Monday June 1, 2026
7:00PM, Doors at 6:00PM
Regent Theatre
7 Medford St., Arlington
All tickets include a signed copy of America U.S.A.
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Student Admission: $20
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General Admission: $40 per ticket
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VIP Admission: $50 per ticket, includes a photo with the author after the discussion
Join us for Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.’s 1st stop on his national book launch tour!
The Mystic Valley Area Branch NAACP is thrilled and honored to present an evening of riveting conversation with Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. for the release of his new book, America, U.S.A.
Tickets include a signed copy of America U.S.A. One of the nation’s most prominent scholars, Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. is Princeton’s James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of African American Studies, as well as a TIME Magazine columnist and frequent guest on programs such as "Morning Joe" and "Deadline: White House" on MS Now (MSNBC), and "Meet the Press" on NBC. Dr. Glaude is the New York Times bestselling author of Begin Again, and We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For.
Glaude is a powerful voice of conscience in our tumultuous world, calling on us to interrogate our conceptions of innocence and freedom and the stories we tell ourselves about our past and present. America, U.S.A., is a timely, rich, exploration of America’s legacy and the hard truths of this nation’s past -- as America approaches its 250th anniversary.
Read the full event press release here.
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Interested in joining the 2026 Woburn Juneteenth Celebration?
Check out ways to participate below:
The Black Reponse
Juneteenth Festival at Cambridge Commons
Harvard Sq.
This family-friendly community gathering is an opportunity to honor Black freedom, history, resilience, and joy while bringing neighbors, families, organizers, and local residents together for a day of learning, celebration, and connection. Throughout the event, attendees will be able to visit community tables, receive free Black books, and enjoy food and refreshments, including a lemonade stand, pizza for children, lawn games, and ice cream for all ages.
This year’s celebration will also feature a dedicated children’s play area and a special appearance by Professor Bugman, creating a welcoming and engaging environment for families. We will continue in the abolitionist tradition with a reading of Frederick Douglass’s historic speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”, presented with support from the Massachusetts Humanities Council.
As we continue building traditions rooted in collective care, political education, and community celebration, we invite everyone to join us in commemorating Juneteenth and reflecting on both the history of Black liberation and the ongoing work toward justice and freedom.
Contact Stephanie at general@theblackresponsecambridge.com with any questions you may have about this event.
Inspired by the spirit of the Poor People’s Campaign, we’re starting a new kind of financial literacy effort—one rooted in dignity, shared learning, and honest conversation. This isn’t a traditional class. It’s a space to talk about finance, what really matters, and how understanding can shape our choices. Along the way, we’ll cover the practical material a class might include and fill in any gaps together.
Members are invited to join a pilot workshop to help shape the format and content. The pilot will likely run for six sessions of thoughtful, practical conversation.
Topics may include:
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Budgeting: making decisions that support your future self
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Spending and identity: how money relates to belonging and self-worth
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The financial landscape: insurance, credit, estate planning, retirement, saving, investing, scams, and online tools
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Income management: handling debt, irregular income, and unexpected expenses
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Talking about money without shame
We're especially hoping to include participants with a wide range of experiences and perspectives.
Group size will be limited for this first pilot round.
Interested in participating? Complete the interest survey below!
Join us each month on the 3rd Tuesday from 7-8:30pm, for a discussion centered on building and supporting community and fostering joy. These monthly conversations sprouted from the Chain of Change book discussions the branch participated in as the part of the Mel King Institute's statewide read of the late Mel King's book Chain of Change: Struggle for Black Community Development.
These monthly chats are meant to be informal and we welcome ideas about topics to discuss. Some gatherings may focus on a specific topic at times, which will be shared in advance. All are welcome.
After completing this RSVP form, you will be added to the group email list, and the location of the discussion will be emailed to you.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at info@mva-naacp.org
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We are grateful for the support of our members and others who want to help us pursue social justice.
Your donation helps ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of everyone in our community.
Mystic Valley Area Branch is a 501(c)(4) organization. Gifts and contributions are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. However, a portion of your dues is passed on to the NAACP National Organization, and these payments are tax deductible. Please contact them to obtain the applicable tax deductible amount.
For general inquiries, please contact us at info@mva-naacp.org