BOSTON - Friday, February 21, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston will host “Lift Every Voice,” a family-friendly intergenerational Black History Month celebration this Sunday, February 23 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. The event is hosted in collaboration with various city departments, alongside the Greater Boston Central Labor Council and other partners. At this event, the City and partners will create space for community members to engage with each other on a range of topics related to this year’s 2025 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor.”
“Boston’s Black communities are foundational to the fabric of our city, and we honor their contributions during Black History Month and throughout the year,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I’m grateful to announce this marquee event hosted in collaboration with various city agencies and partners, including the Greater Boston Central Labor Council. I encourage Boston residents, families and visitors to stop by our “Lift Every Voice” event at the Strand this Sunday for an afternoon of reflection and engagement.”
The event will also feature a variety of music, dance and spoken word performances aimed at uplifting this year’s 2025 Black History Month theme, “African Americans and Labor.” The performances will provide community members with an opportunity to reflect and engage with each other around the pivotal role the labor of African Americans has played in shaping our local, regional and national history.
Performers include the following: - DJ Bruno, a local DJ who will spin classic and contemporary hits throughout the event
- The Floorlords, a breakdance collective
- Ed O.G., a Roxbury Hip-Hop artist
- Angelena & The Unit, Boston's premier cover band
- Amanda Shea, Spoken Word artist
- Daniel Laurent, Hip-Hop artist
Additional events for the rest of Black History Month hosted by the City include | 
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