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06.24.2021

PRESS RELEASE: HIBERNIAN HALL PROUDLY SHOWCASING LOCAL PLAYWRIGHTS TONIGHT & APPRECIATES MASS CULTURAL COUNCIL’S SUPPORT

Hibernian Hall at Madison Park Development Corporation received a grant of $2,500 from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, through its Cultural Investment Portfolio Projects Program. The grant recognizes that Madison Park Development Corporation provides significant public value through its programs and services. This particular grant was awarded in support of Hibernian Hall’s 2nd Annual Play Writing LAB (or HHTC2) for aspiring playwrights, led by playwright Jecenia Figueroa, a Puerto Rican playwright, poet, and author born in Boston.  

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. 

06.15.2021

In The Boston Globe: Black businesses and community celebrated in Nubian Square block party

Bostonians celebrated Black-owned businesses Saturday in Nubian Square, sharing in a vision of Black ownership in Roxbury and reveling in the feeling of community.

06.01.2021

PRESSS RELEASE: MADISON PARK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND TRINITY FINANCIAL PARTNER ON CRESCENT PARCEL PROPOSAL TO BRING 177 NEW HOMES TO ROXBURY, MA

Madison Park Development Corporation & Trinity Financial are proud to announce their proposal for the development of the Crescent Parcel located at the corner of Tremont Street and Melnea Cass Boulevard, near Ruggles Station.