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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.
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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.
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Read the full event press release here.​
Upcoming Events
Happenings Across the Mystic Valley
Sunday, May 17th
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You can run, walk, and/or paddle—or volunteer to make this event a success! No matter how you participate it will help the Mystic. The annual Mystic River Herring Run and
Paddle runs every May and celebrates the return of the river herring.
WHEN: Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Where: All events take place at the DCR Blessing of the Bay Boathouse, 32 Shore Drive, Somerville, MA 02145
When:
8:00 AM Bib Pickup & Day Of Registration (ends at 11:00 AM for Paddle)
9:00 AM 5K run/walk
10:30 AM 5K Awards Ceremony
11:00 AM 12 mile paddling race
11:15 AM 9 mile paddling race, Bike to the Sea Bike Ride, Mobility Class with Wellness Blueprint
11:30 AM 3 mile paddling race
Learn more and register here.
Join the City of Everett and The Everett Haitian Community Center – EHCC as we come together to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month and the 10th Annual Haitian Flag Raising. All are welcome to attend this important community event honoring Haitian culture, history, and pride.
Vin jwenn Vil Everett ansanm ak Sant Kominotè Ayisyen Everett (EHCC) pou selebre Mwa Eritaj Ayisyen an ak 10yèm Seremoni Anyèl Leve Drapo Ayisyen an. Tout moun envite pou patisipe nan evènman kominotè enpòtan sa a ki onore kilti, istwa, ak fyète Ayisyen.​​
​​Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Stories that Inspire!
Saturday May 23, from 1–4 PM at the Malden Senior Center, all are welcome for an afternoon of powerful immigrant stories, cultural performances, and Asian cuisine. Featured speakers include community leaders from Tibet, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Myanmar, and more.
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Talks in English with Mandarin interpretation.
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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.
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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.
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If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at info@mva-naacp.org​​
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SUPPORT THE MYSTIC VALLEY BRANCH
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