Sat, 8/29: ACE YOUTH INNOVATION SUMMIT in Dorchester

Flyer for the ACE Youth and Innovation Summit, featuring an image of a young black woman holding an ACE sign while marching with others.

The Youth Innovation Summit is a free community event that will bring young people together to celebrate the incredible work they are doing in their communities while learning about future youth leadership and engagement opportunities with ACE. Register at this link!

The day will feature engaging workshops, interactive activities, music, entertainment, food, and opportunities for youth to connect with community organizations and resources.

Also featuring:

  • Air-conditioner signups for our A/C distribution program
  • College prep workshop
  • Backpack giveaways
REGISTER NOW

ACE YOUTH INNOVATION SUMMIT
Saturday, August 29, 10am-3pm
First Parish Dorchester, 10 Parish St, Dorchester MA 02122

We’re also still accepting interested organizations to table at the event. Please register above and select “Organizational Tabling” or contact us at stephanie@ace-ej.org with any questions.

JUSTICE TECH WEEK – May 19-22, 2026

JUST TECH: The Future of Energy, Technology, and Finance:

Photos by Annielly Camargo

FINANCE UJIMA: Radical Dreaming

CREATIVE LANDSCAPES: An Arts and Health Conversation

Photos by Angela Rowlings

BLACK COTTON CLUB: A Creative Liberation Party

Photos by Dominique Sindayiganza

Tuesday, May 19th, 9am-4pm
JUST TECH: The Future of Energy, Technology, and Finance
At the Nonprofit Center

Thursday, May 21st, 5-7pm
Creative Landscapes: An Arts and Health Conversation
At Nubian Markets, 2565 Washington St

Wednesday, May 20th, 5-7pm
Ujima Wednesdays: Radical Dreaming
Virtual, with Ujima Boston

Friday, May 22nd, 7-10pm
Black Cotton Club: A Creative Liberation Party
At Black Market Nubian, 2136 Washington St

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