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06.22.2021

In BU Today: To Do Today: Roxbury International Film Festival

The Roxbury International Film Festival is the largest film festival in New England dedicated to and celebrating films by, for, and about people of color. This summer marks its 22nd year and features more than 80 films, ranging from documentaries to horror to coming-of-age stories to student films. Filmmakers from around the globe will compete for numerous certificates and the festival’s top documentary prize, the Henry Hampton Award, named for the late Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker best known for his acclaimed PBS series on the Civil Rights Movement, Eyes on the Prize. 

04.13.2021

In the Dorchester Reporter: ‘All-Inclusive’ campaign seeks to broaden Boston’s image

All-Inclusive Boston, a $2 million marketing campaign aimed at promoting Boston as a multicultural tourism destination to boost the city’s hobbled hospitality industry, launched on Monday after months of planning that started under the Walsh administration. Mayor Janey unveiled the push during a press event at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury in which she praised the campaign.

04.09.2021

On NBC10 Boston: Boston Mayor Unveils ‘Inclusive’ Recovery Plan for Tourism, Hospitality Industries

Boston Mayor Kim Janey unveiled a new campaign Monday to promote an equitable recovery for the city’s tourism and hospitality industries as well as small businesses which have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

04.09.2021

On Boston.com: The city is launching a new tourism campaign to help combat its ‘racist’ reputation

Acting Mayor Kim Janey introduced a new tourism campaign for Boston that “boldly puts our people and our neighborhoods front and center for the very first time,” she said during a press conference at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury on Monday.