Monday Morning Briefing

"All over the world hearts pound with the rhythm
Fear not of men because men must die
Mind over matter and soul before flesh
Angels for the pain keep a record in time"
-Mos Def, "Fear Not of Man"

Today is a somber one. Rest in Peace, to Dr. Joseph Warren, a great man and mentor to many. Also, condolences to his family as well as to the family of Darryl Williams.

On Tuesday, the Boston Public Schools Department of Extended Learning Time, Afterschool and Services (DELTAS), will be hosting the 2nd Annual Bridging the Gap Conference, for a day of learning, connecting and strategizing on how to sustain the "Whole Child." The conference takes place at UMass Boston and details can be found at: http://www.mydorchester.org/node/6132.

The Get Konnected 2nd anniversary celebration goes down at the W Hotel from 6-8pm, where they will be honoring several individuals who are Massachusetts' Firsts.

Tuesday night, Verve Lounge at Rudi's is home to Afrodeasia Idol.

On Thursday, Get a sense of Roxbury's history before European contact at Haley House's In A Time Before the Present, from 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Ellen Berkland, Boston City Archaeologist, will explain Roxbury’s unique geology and geography, and discuss archeological findings by native people and early European inhabitants. Additionally, Gill Solomon, Sachem of the Massachuseuk people, will share the history of the native people and their world in Roxbury. Free & open to the public. Limited seating is on a first come, first served basis. Dinner is available for purchase at Haley House Bakery Cafe.

The Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) are looking for volunteers ages 15 and above to assist with youth programming and help educate 7-12 year-olds about conflict resolution during the April spring break from April 20th to 23rd. The registration deadline is Thursday, March 31st. For more information, please contact Michal Shapiro at 617.438.0879.