INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE BUZZ ............... 1 THE WORD ON YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE .................. 7 HAPPENINGS .......... 8 CURRENT EVENTS................. 12 THE ARTS ........ 15-16 Art ............................ 15 Films ......................... 15 Music and Dance ...... 16 HEALTH AND FITNESS ................ 17

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THE BUZZ “It was not long ago that folks had to guess the number of jelly beans in a jar, or bubbles on a bar of soap or recite the Constitution in Chinese in order to vote.”

~ President Barack Obama

WE THE PEOPLE by Pat Williams When our country was founded, the Constitution did not define who was eligible to vote. Only adult white males who owned property could vote; women and men who did not own property could not. In 1920, the 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote. After the Civil War, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave all men over 21 the right to vote. The Amendment prohibited federal and

state governments from denying the right to vote based on race, color or previous condition of servitude. But until the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, African Americans had to endure voter suppression and intimidation such as paying poll and other taxes and discriminatory literacy tests. The Act was created to enforce the 15th Amendment. As a result in 1965, nearly 250,000 African Americans registered to vote. After the election of Barack Obama in 2008, voter suppression tactics reemerged. Some of these tactics are photo ID laws, felon disenfranchisement, disinformation about voting procedures, inequality in Election Day resources and Jim Crow laws. Voter ID laws are the most egregious. At present, thirty-three states have passed such laws. This year, however, these laws have been challenged or overturned in Kansas, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin. And, on June 25, 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that Section 4(b) of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional because the coverage formula is based on data over 40 years old, making it no longer responsive to current needs and therefore an impermissible burden on the constitutional principles of federalism and equal sovereignty of the states. The Court did not strike down Section 5, but without Section 4(b), no jurisdiction will be subject to Section 5 preclearance unless Congress enacts a new coverage formula. Many have fought hard and some have died so that African Americans could exercise their right to vote. On Tuesday, November 8th, please vote. As is the custom during a presidential election year, The Word has a comparison of both candidates (portions taken from http://2016.candidate-comparison.org/). In addition to the national election, voters will weigh in on four important ballot questions, which are detailed on Page 2.

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QUESTION 1: EXPANDED SLOT MACHINE GAMING If passed, this law would allow the state Gaming Commission to issue a second slots parlor license. The parlor would have to be located on property that is set on at least four acres, within 1,500 feet of a horse racing track and cannot be separated from the track by a highway or railway.

A “Yes” vote would allow, but not compel, the Gaming Commission to license a second slots parlor.

A “No” vote would leave the laws as-is.

QUESTION 2: CHARTER SCHOOL EXPANSION This question asks voters whether Massachusetts should raise its cap on charter schools in the state. If passed, the law would allow the state to approve up to 12 new charter schools or enrollment expansions per year. If the state got more than 12 applications in a year, this proposed law would give priority to lower-performing school districts. If approved, the new law would go into effect on January 1, 2017.

A “Yes” vote would allow for up to 12 approvals each year of either new charter schools or expanded enrollments in existing charter schools, but not to exceed 1% of the statewide public school enrollment.

A “No” vote would leave the charter school cap as it stands.

QUESTION 3: CONDITIONS FOR FARM ANIMALS This question relates to the treatment of farm animals, specifically breeding pigs, calves raised for veal and egg-laying hens. The proposed law would prohibit any farm owner or operator from knowingly confining those animals in a way that prevents them from laying down, standing up, fully extending their limbs or turning around freely. It would also prohibit businesses from selling eggs, veal or pork from farms that confined the animals improperly.

If approved, the law would go into effect on January 1, 2022.

A “Yes” vote would prohibit any confinement of pigs, calves and hens that prevents those animals from laying down, standing up, fully extending their limbs or turning around freely.

A “No” vote would not impose any new restrictions on farm animals or their products in the state.

QUESTION 4: LEGALIZATION, REGULATION AND TAXATION OF MARIJUANA Question 4 asks voters whether Massachusetts should legalize recreational marijuana. If approved, the law would allow adults over 21 to possess up to one ounce of marijuana outside their homes; up to 10 ounces inside their homes; grow up to six marijuana plants in their homes for personal use as long as no more than 12 plants are cultivated on the premises at one time; give up to one ounce of marijuana to someone else who is 21 or older without payment; and make products related to marijuana use, storage, cultivation or processing.

The law would also create a three-person Cannabis Control Commission that would be responsible for oversight. Proceeds from the retail sale of marijuana would be subject to the state sales tax and a 3.75% excise tax. Individual municipalities could also impose a third tax on top of that, up to 2 percent.

Public consumption of marijuana and driving while under the influence of marijuana would still be illegal if Question 4 is approved. If it passes, the law would take effect on December 15, 2016 and stores could open by early 2018.

A “Yes” vote would legalize the possession, use, transfer and sale of marijuana and marijuana products by and to people 21 and older. It would also provide for the regulation and taxation of the commercial sale of marijuana.

A “No” vote would keep it illegal.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton www.hillaryclinton.com

Donald J. Trump www.donaldjtrump.com

Abortion Clinton is pro-choice and supportive of abortion at any stage of pregnancy.

Trump is pro-life

Civil Liberties Clinton voted for the Patriot Act and wants to keep a balance between civil liberties, privacy and security.

Trump wants surveillance on people coming into the country and on certain mosques.

Criminal Justice Clinton wants: • To allow ex-felons to vote; • To limit the use of the death penalty to the

commission of heinous crimes; • To end use of private prisons for federal

inmates; • To strengthen the bonds of trust between

our communities and our police; • To end the era of mass incarceration and

ensure a successful transition of individuals from prison to home;

• To protect the right to vote; • To end violence against the transgender

community, particularly women of color; • To reform sentencing laws and policies; • To end racial profiling by law enforcement,

strengthen the bonds of trust between communities and police; and

• To end the epidemic of gun violence in our communities.

Trump wants: • To not allow ex-felons to vote; • To mandate the death penalty for

convicted cop killers; and • To allow prison privatization to stay

in effect.

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Position Hillary Rodham Clinton Donald J. Trump Deficit and Debt Clinton sees a rising debt liability as a

national security issue, limiting the capabilities of the U.S. and causing it to appear weak internationally.

Trump wishes to eliminate deficit spending and pay down the national debt through cuts in government spending (particularly on the Departments of Education and Environmental Protection).

Education Clinton wants: • To liberate the millions of Americans who

already have student debt; • To close the education achievement gap; • To make pre-school universal for every

4-year-old in America; • To increase child care investments so that

no family in America has to pay more than 10% of its income to afford high-quality child care;

• To improve the quality of child care and early learning by giving a raise to America’s child care workforce;

• To double the investment in the Early Head Start and the Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership program;

• To expand access to evidence based home visiting programs; and

• To award scholarships of $1,500 per year to help as many as 1 million student parents afford high quality childcare.

Trump wants: • To immediately add an additional federal

investment of $20 billion towards school choice;

• To give states the option to allow these funds to follow the student to the public or private school they attend;

• To establish the national goal of providing school choice to every one of the 11 million school aged children living in poverty;

• To work with Congress on reforms to ensure universities are making a good faith effort to reduce the cost of college and student debt in exchange for federal tax breaks and tax dollars; and

• To ensure that the opportunity to attend a two or four-year college, or to pursue a trade or a skill set through vocational and technical education, will be easier to access, pay for and finish.

Energy Clinton proposes to shift the U.S. economy

from relying mostly on fossil fuels to using mostly renewable energy, particularly as an environmental concern.

In 2011, Trump weighed in on the Japanese Fukushima nuclear disaster, acknowledging that there are risks to nuclear power but calling it an important energy source whose use he very strongly supports.

Environment Clinton opposes the Keystone XL oil pipeline, calling the project a distraction from the more important work of combating climate change and would fight against environmental injustice.

Trump does not believe in man-made global warming and attributes any warming as may be occurring through natural cycles that could reverse at any time.

Gun Control Clinton supports strict gun control laws including a ban on assault rifles.

Trump does not support a gun ban.

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Position Hillary Rodham Clinton Donald J. Trump Health Care Clinton wants to keep and improve the

Affordable Care Act Trump wants to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with universal health care.

Immigration Clinton wants: • To introduce comprehensive immigration

reform; • To end the three and ten year bars; • To defend President Obama’s executive

actions (DACA and DAPA); • To enforce immigration laws humanely; • To end family detention and close private

immigration detention centers; • To expand access to affordable health

care to all families; • To promote naturalization; • To support immigration integration; and • To protect immigrants’ rights and keep

families together.

Trump wants: • To begin working on an impenetrable

physical wall on the southern border on day one and says that Mexico will pay for it.

• To end catch-and-release and anyone who illegally crosses the border will be detained until they are removed out of our country and terminate President Obama’s two executive programs;

• To move criminal aliens out of the country on day one, in joint operations with local, state and federal law enforcement;

• To end sanctuary cities; • To suspend the issuance of visas to any

place where adequate screening cannot occur, until proven and effective vetting mechanisms can be put into place;

• To ensure that other countries take their people back when we order them deported;

• To ensure that a biometric entry-exit visa tracking system is fully implemented at all land, air and sea ports;

• To turn off the jobs and benefits magnet; and

• To reform legal immigration to serve the best interests of America and its workers, keeping immigration levels within historic norms.

Minimum Wage Clinton supports raising the minimum wage and has specifically called out the tipped minimum wage as deeply unfair.

Trump views the minimum wage primarily as a point of competition between U.S. businesses and those of other countries.

Russia Clinton says we have to stand up to Putin’s bullying and take more of a leadership position regarding Syria.

Trump wants stronger relations with Russia and to work with them to defeat ISIS.

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Position Hillary Rodham Clinton Donald J. Trump Social Security Clinton is against privatizing Social Security

and wants to expand benefits for the poor. Trump wants to put more money into Social Security by taking back money we are sending to other countries. Trump has also said he does not want to raise the retirement age.

Syria Clinton says the U.S. should be willing to take in more Syrian refugees as long as they are thoroughly vetted.

Trump doesn’t think getting rid of Assad is important and promises to send back all Syrian refugees if he is elected.

Taxes Clinton wants: • To restore basic fairness to our tax code; • To close loopholes that create a private

tax system for the most fortunate; • To ensure multi-million-dollar estates are

paying their fair share of taxes; • To reward businesses that invest in good

paying jobs here in the United States; • To simplify and cut taxes for small

businesses so they can hire and grow; • To provide tax relief to working families

from the rising costs they face; and • To pay for ambitious investments in a

fiscally responsible way.

Trump wants: • To reduce taxes across-the-board,

especially for working and middle-income Americans who will receive a massive tax reduction;

• To ensure the rich will pay their fair share, but no one will pay so much that it destroys jobs or undermines our ability to compete;

• To eliminate special interest loopholes, make our business tax rate more competitive to keep jobs in America and create new opportunities and revitalize our economy; and

• To reduce the cost of childcare by allowing families to fully deduct the average cost of childcare from their taxes, including stay-at-home parents.

Terrorism Clinton wants: • To take out ISIS’s stronghold in Iraq and

Syria; • To work with our allies to dismantle global

terror networks; • To stem the flow of jihadists from Europe

and America to and from Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan;

• To work with tech companies to fight jihadist propaganda online, intercept ISIS communications and track and analyze social media posts to stop attacks, while protecting security and privacy;

• To support first responders, law enforcement and intelligence officers with the right tools; and

• To support law enforcement to build trustful and strong relationships with American Muslim communities.

Trump wants: • To ensure our security procedures and

refugee policy takes into account the security of the American people;

• To pursue aggressive joint and coalition military operations to crush and destroy ISIS, international cooperation to cut off their funding, expand intelligence sharing and cyberwarfare to disrupt and disable their propaganda and recruiting; and

• To establish a Commission on radical Islam to identify and explain to the American public the core convictions and beliefs of radical Islam, to identify the warning signs of radicalization and to expose the networks in our society that support radicalization.

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THE WORD ON YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE LEASING OR BUYING: WHICH OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

What’s the best route to acquiring a new and reliable set of wheels? Choosing the make and model of the vehicle you wish to drive, as well as other factors like amenities and mileage are important. However from a financial standpoint, one of your most important decisions is whether to lease or buy. Like many financial decisions, there are pros and cons to each option, so consider the following before signing on the dotted line. Leasing a car When you lease a car, you generally make an up-front payment and agree to make monthly payments for a new car over a defined period of time. Lease payments cover the vehicle’s estimated depreciation (how much value the car loses during the time you own it) and finance charges, but they do not help you build equity or ownership in the vehicle. Most lease agreements have an annual mileage limit, and you may incur a fee if you drive more than the amount allowed. Calculate your annual mileage from the last few years so you can negotiate a limit that fits your lifestyle. With an open-end or equity lease, you agree to purchase the vehicle at a predetermined price at the end of the lease. With a closed-end lease, you can walk away from the car once any outstanding fees are paid. Advantages Leasing allows you to drive a new car every few years with lower monthly payments and occasionally, with no down payment. When the lease ends, you don’t have to worry about finding a new owner for the car. In many cases, if your car requires maintenance or repairs the costs will be covered by a manufacturer’s warranty. Disadvantages Despite offering more affordable monthly payments, leasing rather than buying a car will cost more over time. This is because you won’t be able to sell the car and recoup some of your costs when the lease is up. Additionally, you’ll pay the car’s depreciation when it is at its highest (in the first few years of ownership) and the newer vehicle may be more expensive to insure. Keep in mind that you may be charged a penalty if you want out of the lease early. Buying a car A big factor to consider when you buy a car is how long you intend to drive it. Knowing your length of ownership will help you prioritize various features, such as the mileage or model year you’d like to purchase. Keep in mind that if you’d like to eventually sell or trade-in your vehicle that some cars hold their value better than others. Regular maintenance and careful driving can help retain your car’s resale value. Advantages In the long run, buying a car is generally a better bargain than leasing, assuming you keep the vehicle for several years after the loan is paid off. This is because you will own the car and be free of monthly payments at the end of the loan. If you finance a used car rather than a new one, your potential savings are even greater. Buying gives you the flexibility to keep the car or sell it at the end of the loan. You also have the freedom to drive as many miles per year as you like (although high mileage does affect resale value). Disadvantages Buying a car typically costs you more up-front, in the form of a down payment. While this amount is negotiable, its size will affect the amount you pay in interest and the length of your loan. As a car owner, you are responsible for repairs, which may add up over time. Making the decision Think about your financial circumstances and preferences when you’re deciding which option – leasing or buying – is right for you. Find a reputable car dealer and ask questions before closing the deal. Compare specific offers with an online lease or purchase calculator, which allows you to plug in actual lease or loan terms. Ask your financial or tax advisor to help you assess the impact of buying versus leasing a car on your financial situation.

# # # Darryl Ruffen, CFP®, MBA is a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Danvers, MA. He specializes in fee–based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 13 years. To contact him you may call (978) 777–8382, Joanne Reilly and Associates, 175 Andover St., Suite 304, Danvers, MA 01923. http://www.ameripriseadvisors.com/darryl.r.ruffen/. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser.

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HAPPENINGS COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID: FSA ID WORKSHOP The College Financial AID: FSA ID Workshop will be held every Saturday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (ASA College Planning Center), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Need help with the college financial aid process? Get assistance by creating a FSA ID, which is the first step in filing your application for Federal Student Aid. For more information, call (617) 536-5400. This is a FREE event.

SOWA OPEN MARKET The award-winning SoWa Open Market is back. Every Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., visitors can sample the region’s best collection of local artisans, farmers and specialty vendors. Also explore 90 artists’ studios, 60 shops and galleries and the SoWa Vintage Market located adjacent to SoWa Open Market. The SoWa Open Market is located at 530 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA. For more information, visit www.sowaboston.com.

MFA BOSTON HOSTS FREE OVERNIGHT PARTY: STATE OF THE PARTY

The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA) will host an Overnight Party: State of the Party on Friday, November 4, 2016 from 9:00 p.m. to Saturday, November 5 at 9:00 a.m. at 465 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA (visitors will enter through the Linde Family Wing entrance). Live musical performance by YVNG PAVL and local DJs and interactive installations by MIT Hacking Arts and Harvard University’s metaLAB. The Heartbreak Hill Running Company will lead a late-night workout. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit www.mfa.org. This is a FREE event.

ACTORS’ SHAKESPEARE PROJECT: THE PLAY’S THE THING! On Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (McKim Exhibition Hall), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA, travel with the Actors’ Shakespeare Project through various spaces in the library as the actors perform scenes from Hamlet, starting in the Shakespeare Unauthorized exhibition itself as Hamlet’s inner struggle unfolds. Following the performance, stay for an interactive workshop led by members of the Actors’ Shakespeare Project teaching artist team where you’ll have a chance to step into the shoes of Shakespeare’s actors and make Hamlet’s enduring words your own. For more information, call (617) 536-5400. This is a FREE event.

BABY DIAPER BANK A Baby Diaper Bank will be held Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Grove Hall Branch Library, 41 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. If you are a parent of a baby and cannot afford diapers, the Baby Diaper Bank may be for you. The Baby Diaper Bank seeks to meet the needs of income-challenged parents to make sure that they have clean diapers for their babies. For more information, call (617) 427-3337 or visit www.lanniesneighborhood.org. This is a FREE event.

THE POLITICS OF HOPE! Mass Humanities presents The Politics of Hope on Sunday, November 6, 2016 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square (Rabb Hall), 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Perhaps no president came into office with greater challenges or higher hopes than Barack Obama. Where will future presidential historians rank our first African American president? For what will he be remembered? Four historians, Ellen Fitzpatrick, Annette Gordon-Reed, David Greenberg and Heather Cox-Richardson take on the Obama presidency. Moderated by Meghna Chakrabarti. Please arrive on time, entry to the library will not be permitted after 4:45 p.m. To register, visit www.masshumanities.org/symposium. This is a FREE event.

GET OUT THE VOTE RALLY A Get Out The Vote Rally will be held Monday, November 7, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the Global Ministries Christian Church, 670 Washington St., Dorchester, MA. Boston’s black community has to go to the polls on election day, history demands it and the future mandates it. For more information, call (617) 282-0685. This is a FREE event.

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HAPPENINGS (cont’d) IVANKA: A MEDEA FOR RIGHT NOW Ivanka: A Medea for Right Now will be held Monday, November 7, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Stanford Calderwood Pavilion (Roberts Studio Theatre), 527 Tremont St., Boston, MA. With her father nearing the White House and his hateful rhetoric only getting more egregious, dutiful daughter Ivanka Trump has had enough. She's withdrawn support from her father's campaign. In retaliation, her father vows to evict her from her luxury apartment and the country itself. Now Ivanka faces disgrace in her father's world: Can she live in exile? Where does her loyalty lie . . . to family or country? And what lengths will she go to change the story of her family's name? (Due to limited seating capacity, Ivanka is no longer accepting reservations. Seats may free up, so Like SpeakEasy Stage Company’s Facebook page for updates and information on the event.) This is a FREE event.

EDUCATION AND TRANSFORMATIVE JUSTICE Education and Transformative Justice will be held Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Harvard University (Askwith Hall), 13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA. How do we understand justice? What are the connections between under-resourced schools, trauma and mass incarceration? From cradle to prison cell how do we give educators the tools needed to work for justice that transforms individuals, relationships and communities? This community conversation about connections, questions and action will include panelists Ernesto Arroyo-Montano, Melissa W. Bartholomew, Miriam Durrant, David Harris, Autumn White Eyes with a special announcement by Tracie Jones. The event will be moderated by Kaia Stern. This is a FREE event.

BLACK GIRLS MATTER: SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH RESEARCH, PRACTICE AND POLICY The Wellesley Centers for Women will host its final Lunchtime Seminar on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Wellesley College (Cheever House), 828 Washington St., Wellesley, MA with Black Girls Matter: Social Change Through Research, Practice and Policy, an interactive discussion about important issues, with a focus on how research can be used to improve the lives of black girls and women. Over the past five years, the world has witnessed, in real time through social media, deaths of many black youth and adults. The ensuing public outrage has led to important discussions on race in America, but unfortunately and inadvertently, this discourse has largely left out the experiences of black women and girls. The program will be led by LaShawnda Lindsay-Dennis, Ph.D. For more information, call (781) 283-2500 or visit www.wcwonline.org. This is a FREE event.

VISION 4 BLACK LIVES WORKSHOP SERIES In the Vision 4 Black Lives Workshop Series, broad demand areas will be outlined in the platform and connect the audience to racial justice work happening in Greater Boston. The Democracy Center, Black Lives Matter Cambridge, the Anti-Racism Collaborative, Knapsack Anti-Racists, Make GE Pay and SEIU are collaborating on this series. Children are welcome. This is a FREE event. The following workshops will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at The Democracy Center, 45 Mt. Auburn St., Cambridge, MA

• Thursday, November 10 – Economic Justice with SEIU and Make GE Pay • Thursday, December 1 – Political Power with Knapsack • Thursday, December 8 – Community Control

The following workshops will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at The Humanist Hub, 30 JFK St., 4th Fl., Cambridge, MA

• Saturday, November 19 – End the War on Black People with Anti-Racism Collaborative • Saturday, December 3 – Invest/Divest with Anti-Racism Collaborative

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HAPPENINGS (cont’d) I’LL NEED CHILD CARE FOR THAT! CONNECTING EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND CHILD CARE I’ll Need Child Care for That! Connecting Employment, Training and Child Care will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at ABCD (Melnea Cass Room, 3rd Fl.), 178 Tremont St., Boston, MA. What would a child care program look like if it met the needs of low-income parents working non-standard schedules and irregular hours? How can we better align child care vouchers and training program requirements? What changes are needed to make the child care voucher system work better for low-income working families? These questions will be answered at this event. To register or for more information, call Roxanne Reddington-Wilde at (617) 348-6464, email roxanne.edwilde@bostonabcd.org or visit www.bostonabcd.org/solutions. This is a FREE event.

MAHA HOMEBUYER CLASSES MAHA HomeBuyer Classes are held monthly at a variety of locations. Graduates from the MAHA classes will receive a certificate which will allow the participant access to a number of programs that assist first–time homebuyers. The certificate is also a requirement for acquiring lottery property and certain mortgage products in Boston and other cities and towns. Graduates are eligible for free one–on–one credit and homebuying counseling. The classes are 12 hours by either attending four evenings or two Saturdays and the cost is $50 per person and $75 per couple. For more information, email Hilda Fernandez at hfernandez@mahahome.org or visit www.mahahome.org. The class schedule is as follows:

• Tuesday and Thursday, November 15 and 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Boston Medical Center (East Newton Campus), 88 E. Newton St., Boston, MA

• Tuesday and Thursday, November 29 and December 1 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at MAHA, 1803 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA

ARE WE SERIOUS THIS TIME? MEDIA, POLITICS AND COMMUNITY New England Blacks in Philanthropy and ArtsEmerson present Are We Serious This Time? Media, Politics and Community on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at the Semel Theatre, Tufts Performance Building, 3rd Fl., 10 Boylston Pl., Boston, MA. Heather McGhee and Wade Davis will discuss the state of the black community in a post-President Obama world. The ultimate goal is to raise awareness of the power, rather than deficits, in the Black community. At the end of the conversation, there will be a call to action for Black donors and others alike to get financially involved in social and political activism. To RSVP, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdutOVpPgdya3_0sU0W8uuz_0VtdMJSDCiWfxGmwXU69XolIQ/viewform. This is a FREE event.

WHAT IF URBAN DEVELOPMENT WAS RESIDENT LED? The Design Studio for Social Intervention and the Fairmount Cultural Corridor present What If Urban Development Was Resident Led? Hands on PRA on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at DS4SI, 1946 Washington St., Boston, MA. DS4SI shares community ideas for three spaces along the Fairmount Corridor and challenges the audience to make them happen. For more information, visit www.ds4si.org. This is a FREE event.

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Where Do We Go From Here?: A Post-Election Leadership Roundtable will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the African American Institute at Northeastern University, 40 Leon St., Boston, MA. The panel will be moderated by Jose Masso and panelists include Linda Dorcena Forry, Ayanna Pressley, Steve Tompkins, Michael Curry, Akiba Abaka, Quincy Miller and special guest Mel King. Seating is limited. To RSVP, email lshufro@portraitsofpurpose.us. This is a FREE event.

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HAPPENINGS (cont’d) CRAFTS/FABRIC SALE AND DEMONSTRATIONS Join the Friends of the Grove Hall Branch Library for Crafts/Fabric Sale and Demonstrations on Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm. and Saturday, November 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 41 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. Designer drapery and upholstery samples, yard goods and yarn will be for sale at excellent prices. Demonstrations of quilting, upholstery and other crafts will be offered throughout the day on Saturday. Cash only. For more information, call (617) 427-3337. This is a FREE event.

FALL HOMEOWNERSHIP FAIR A Fall Ownership Fair will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon at the Boston Preparatory Charter Public School, 1286 Hyde Park Ave., Hyde Park, MA. Learn everything you need to know about homeowning and homebuying in one day. Meet lenders, realtors and home repair experts who will be available to assist you with all of your homebuying and homeownership needs. And, take advantage of a class in homebuying, home repairing or selling your home. For more information, call (617) 635-4663 or visit https://www.boston.gov/calendar/fall-homeownership-fair. This is a FREE event.

HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL EVENT A Hazardous Waste Disposal Event will be held Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the West Roxbury Public Works Yard, 315 Gardner St., West Roxbury, MA. The City will collect and safely dispose of hazardous waste (no commercial waste will be accepted). For Boston residents only (proof of residency is required) and the City reserves the right to reject materials. For more information, call (617) 635-4500. This is a FREE event.

PLAY READING BOOK CLUB The Play Reading Book Club will be held every Saturday at the Dudley Branch Library, 65 Warren St., Roxbury, MA. Gain unique and radical access to plays, artists and conversations at weekly sessions which include reading scripts, discussing artistic and production values and putting on your own showcase for family and friends. No prior knowledge or reading of plays is necessary. To register or for more information, call Akiba Abaka at (617) 824-3071, email akiba_abaka@emerson.edu or visit http://bit.ly/DUDLEYPRBC1617. To learn more about each play, visit www.artsemerson.org. This is a FREE event.

• January 7 through 28, 2017 – Our Secrets by Bela Pinter and Company • March 11 through April 1 – Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower by Toshi Reagan

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4

8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Joey Alexander appears at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more information, call (617) 562-4111 or visit www.scullersjazz.com. Joey Alexander also appears on Saturday, November 5 at the times listed.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.actorsshakespeareproject.org.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (cont’d)

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 7:30 p.m. Jacky Terrasson appears at the Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St.,

Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395-7757 or visit www.regattabarjazz.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 7:30 p.m. The Oz Noy Trio appears at the Regattabar at the Charles Hotel, One Bennett St.,

Cambridge, MA. For tickets, call (617) 395-7757 or visit www.regattabarjazz.com.

8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Acoustic Alchemy appears at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more information, call (617) 562-4111 or visit www.scullersjazz.com. Acoustic Alchemy also appears on Saturday, November 12 at the times listed.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Richard Elliot appears at Scullers Jazz Club in the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel,

400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA. For more information, call (617) 562-4111 or visit www.scullersjazz.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26

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THE ARTS ART

ALTERING THE CITY: VIDEO LANDSCAPE/TRACES OF WIND AND WATER

FILMS (In Theaters)

ALL EYEZ ON ME All Eyes On Me details the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip hop artist and actor, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records, where he was steeped in the east coast/west coast rap war. All Eyez on Me stars Demetrius Shipp, Jr., Clifton Powell and Hill Harper and opens in theaters on Friday, November 11.

ALMOST CHRISTIMAS Almost Christmas tells the festive story of a beloved patriarch who asks his family for one gift this holiday season: to get along. If they can honor that wish and spend five days under the same roof without killing one another, it will be a Christmas miracle. Almost Christmas stars Mo’Nique, Danny Glover and Gabrielle Union and opens in theaters on Friday, November 11.

BOO! A MADEA HALLOWEEN In Boo! A Madea Halloween, Madea winds up in the middle of mayhem when she spends a hilarious, haunted Halloween fending off killers, paranormal poltergeists, ghosts, ghouls and zombies while keeping a watchful eye on a group of misbehaving teens. Boo! A Madea Halloween stars Tyler Perry as Madea.

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THE ARTS (cont’d) FILMS (In Theaters) (cont’d)

LOVING Loving follows an interracial married couple jailed for their union in 1958 Virginia. The pair fought back against the laws that made their marriage punishable, leading to a landmark Supreme Court case that eventually reversed all restrictions on marriage based on race. Loving stars Ruth Negga and Joel Edgerton.

MOONLIGHT A timeless story of human connection and self-discovery, Moonlight chronicles the life of a young black man from childhood to adulthood as he struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami. Moonlight stars Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris and Janelle Monáe.

FILMS (Screenings)

FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION OF SEEDS OF FREEDOM: A VISION OF AMERICA

The film premiere of the documentary Seeds of Freedom: A Vision of America will take place on Thursday, November 10, 2016 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA. Eminent philanthropist James Phinney Baxter believed that America must embody the high ideals of New England’s original settlers if it is to become a global exemplar of liberty, equality and justice. In 1921, he left a bequest instructing Boston to build a Pantheon to perpetuate these founding ideals and principles. Baxter’s great-great-grandaughter, Connie Baxter Marlow, adds a missing piece – the role of the American Indian – in the evolution of American democracy, mind and spirit. For more information, call (617) 536-5400. This is a FREE event.

MUSIC AND DANCE HANDEL & HAYDN SOCIETY FREE CONCERT The Handel & Haydn Society will perform on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Church in Roxbury, 10 Putnam St., Roxbury, MA. Founded in Boston in 1815, the Handel & Haydn Society is considered the oldest continuously performing arts organization in the United States. Their Period Instrument Orchestra and Chorus are internationally recognized for historically informed performances of baroque and classical music that use instruments and artistic techniques from the time period in which the music was written. To reserve tickets, visit https://tickets.handelandhaydn.org/default.aspx. This is a FREE event.

WAYNING MOMENTS: A TRIBUTE TO WAYNE SHORTER Wayning Moments: A Tribute to Wayne Shorter will be held Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. at Bunker Hill Community College (A300 Auditorium), 250 New Rutherford Ave., Boston, MA. Wayne Shorter is one of the most important figures in jazz of the last half-century. After making his mark playing tenor saxophone with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers in the early 1960s, he then signed on with Miles Davis, joining pianist Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams and Ron Carter in what became known “the second great quintet.” It was in the Miles Davis group of the mid-1960s that Shorter emerged as an important composer. During this period Shorter also recorded many highly influential albums under his own name on the Blue Note label. He then went on to co-found the highly influential jazz fusion group Weather Report with Joe Zawinul. Weather Report scored a huge pop hit with their record Birdland. Shorter is an eight time Grammy award winner. Now in his eighties, he continues to write, record and perform. The concert will feature saxophonist Joe Ford. Ford has appeared on more than seventy albums as a sideman or leader. Ford will be joined by Kevin Harris on piano, John Lockwood on bass and Yoron Israel on drums. This is a FREE event.

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HEALTH AND FITNESS EARTHSEED YOGA’S ADULT YOGA CLASSES Earthseed Yoga presents Adult Yoga Classes every Saturday through November 26, 2016 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Parker Hill Branch Library, 1497 Tremont St., Roxbury, MA. This class is for adults ages 55 and older. Wear clothes that you can move in comfortably. Yoga mats and props will be provided. All experience levels are welcome. To RSVP, call (857) 312-9941 or (617) 427-3820. This is a FREE event

FRANKLIN PARK TENNIS ASSOCIATION FREE TENNIS LESSONS Franklin Park Tennis Association will offer Tennis for Everyone every Saturday from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at Melnea Cass Recreational Complex, 120 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury, MA. Lessons for beginner/intermediate players, children (ages 5 and older) and adults at the same time, but on different courts. This is a drop-in program designed to introduce and reinforce the fundamental skills. Registration is required. For more information or to register, visit www.franklinparktennis.org. This is a FREE event. BOSTON REACH COALITION MEETING The mission of Boston REACH Coalition is to promote health equity and eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in Boston. The Boston REACH Coalition is led by the Boston Public Health Commission in partnership with community residents. The Coalition partners with community groups, health care providers, health experts, businesses and faith-based leaders to improve the conditions in neighborhoods that shape the health and well-being of community residents. The Coalition meets on the first Monday of the month. In the case of a holiday, the meeting is held the following Monday. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. The Coalition membership is open to all and children and youth are welcome. The next meeting will be held November 7, 2016 at the Grove Hall Community Center, 51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester, MA. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call (617) 534-2291 or visit www.bphc.org. This is a FREE event.

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING Dana Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center offers a Prostate Cancer Support Group Meeting every second Wednesday of the month. The next meeting will be held November 9, 2016 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute (Smith Building, Room 308–309), 44 Binney St., Boston, MA. This support group focuses on the needs of Black men. Meet with prostate cancer survivors, talk with leading medical specialists and understand your treatment options. Everyone is invited, food will be served and parking is free. For more information, call Mark Kennedy at (617) 632–6694 or visit www.prostatehealthed.org. This is a FREE event.