Black Boston new media websites and institutions

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Black-owned media is a must these days. African American digital creators, podcasters, websites and streaming Internet radio shows cover Black life better than anyone else.

Their diverse insights are a blessing. Collectively, their digital publications are educational treasure troves. Most people use Global search engines to find things on the internet.

When you search for “Boston Black People things to do and places to go” Google provides this info:

    Top Websites & Guides

    • BlackBoston.com – A city-specific portal featuring community events, theater productions, nightlife listings, business directories, and local tours.
    • Black Owned Bos. – A dedicated local platform and business directory showcasing over 75 Black-owned restaurants, retail shops, pop-up markets, and wellness venues across Boston neighborhoods.
    • Meet Boston: Guide to Black Boston – The city’s official visitor guide dedicated to Black-owned spots, history, and seasonal events.

    Key Historic & Cultural Destinations

    • Museum of African American History & The African Meeting House (Beacon Hill)
      Located at the start of the Black Heritage Trail, this historic 1806 structure is the oldest extant Black church building in the United States, where Frederick Douglass gave famous speeches during the abolitionist movement.
    • Black Heritage Trail (Beacon Hill)
      A 1.6-mile walking tour through Beacon Hill linking over 15 pre-Civil War structures, historic homes, schools, and underground railroad stops. Free ranger-led tours are available via the National Park Service.
    • National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) (Roxbury)
      A cultural institution dedicated to presenting fine arts, global Black history, sculpture, and exhibitions from worldwide Black visual artists.
    • "The Embrace" Memorial (Boston Common)
      A 20-foot bronze monument dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, commemorating their meeting and early work together in Boston.

    Food, Music & Community

    • Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen (South End) – Known for classic Southern comfort food, craft cocktails, and regular live jazz performances.
    • Wally’s Cafe Jazz Club (South End) – Established in 1947, Wally’s is one of the oldest Black-owned music venues in the country, hosting nightly live jazz, blues, and funk.
    • Roxbury & Mattapan Neighborhoods – The historical heart of Boston’s Black community, filled with local Caribbean, African, and Southern restaurants, murals, and community hubs.

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