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Pedagogy Study Hall: Community Advocates in conversation with Nia K. Evans of the Boston Ujima Project

November 20, 2025 6PM–8PM

CADVC


Dr. Meleny Thomas, South Baltimore Community Land Trust, and Lawrence Grandpre, Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle, in conversation with Nia K. Evans, Boston Ujima Project.

The Boston Ujima Project is a democratic, member-run organization building a cooperative business, arts, and investment ecosystem, with the mission of returning wealth to working-class communities of color. 

A woman with a dark skin-tone stands on a a silver ladder facing the camera. She is wearing a khaki-colored apron and pink pants. Behind her on a white wall are text decals in the midst of being installed. To her left is a taller red ladder.

Learn more about Tomashi Jackson and Nia K. Evans: Pedagogy Study Hall

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