Winter definitely gave us all they got this season! As we approach warmer weather and get back into a good rhythm, be sure to keep any eye out for summer happenings and join us for upcoming events!

In May 2021, after months of hard work and imagination, the doors of 4 King Street were reopened as The Village Worcester. What an amazing journey it has been! Community is invited to join us for a celebration in honor of all the amazing memories, beautiful connections, and work that has blossomed over the last 5 years!

Saturday, May 9th, 2026

12 pm to 3 pm

Girl's Inc. Worcester 
(125 Providence Street)

Interested in celebrating with us? Want to make a donation to The Village for our birthday? Purchase a ticket/make a contribution here: www.givebutter.com/5yrsoftv

Revolutionary Reading is back again! In the times we are in, making sure that we are constantly reading (especially those texts & speeches that the powers that be would prefer we not) is one of the most important things we can do. Staying sharp, learning from the past and seeing connections between our struggle over time with others who want to explore these things is crucial!

This month, we will be reading Maria Stewart's "An Address: African Rights & Liberty." This speech is delivered in 1833 at The African Masonic Hall in Boston, MA.

Read along with us here: www.tinyurl.com/tvrevreading

April 28th, 2026

6 pm to 7:30 pm

4 King Street, Worcester

We are back drumming the 1st Sunday and Wednesday of each month! Join us to explore the power of the Djembe!

Embark on, or strengthening your relationship with a powerful ancient tool/technology that has come out of Africa - The Djembe Drum! Djembe is one of the most common drums and even instruments from the African continent. As diasporic people, we invite you to join us to learn rhythms, connect with others and see what messages the Djembe drum has for you! All are welcome regardless of experience level and you can drop in and out as you’d like! Bring your own drum or use one of ours! We look forward to drumming with you!

Starting back up in May 2026!

The Village Afrocentric Cultural, Learning & Healing Center will be holding “Moon2Moon” Full Moon Circles

Full moon rituals are practiced globally by many earth based spiritual traditions to be in relationship with the energetic peak & divine feminine power of the lunar cycle.

Practitioners work with this sacred time- honoring ancestors, cleansing, releasing, practicing gratitude, setting intentions, recharging energy & inviting in abundance. It is a moment for reflection, tending to care & heartfelt community connection.

Join us in this circle practice & build with powerful community. Offering may include:

• Meditation
• Journaling
• Liberatory Coaching
• Guided Journeys
• Creative Explorations
• Reiki

All women & gender expansive people are welcome. The space will center women of color & gender expansive people of color.

Learn More & Register here!

Join the Black Heritage Committee for the 6th Annual raising of the Juneteenth Flag at the YWCA of Central MA. We will reflect on Juneteenth's meaning and significance in the times we are living in - 161 years after the reading of General Order No. 3 that declared enslaved people in Galveston, TX were "free," and should have been two and a half years prior.

After the raising of the flag, we will have a short reception with light refreshments in The Board Room of the YWCA. All with good intentions are welcome to join!

Friday, June 19th, 2026

10 am

YWCA of Central MA

Follow event updates on the event page!

Join The Black Heritage Committee for our 29th Annual Juneteenth Festival! This is an all-ages event rooted in cultural expression, community building, and honoring the past struggles and triumphs in hope that we can envision a better future for the descendants of enslaved people in this country.

2026 Black Heritage Juneteenth Festival

Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Institute Park, Worcester, MA

12 pm to 8 pm

RAIN DATE: June 27th, 2026

See more information on vending, sponsoring, performing, and volunteering here!

We are excited to host our 3rd Community Trip to Gloucester, MA to bring Worcester on a Whale Watch! We had so much fun when we went two years ago, and cannot wait to go again this year!

Those of you who have joined us in the past know just how magical and special this trip is for all who participate. It's about being in nature with people from your community, people who look like you, and bearing witness to the majestic creatures and beauty of all that exists in the ocean.

Friday, June 26th, 2026

11 am - 7 pm

Departing from YMCA

If you are interested in joining us or donating tickets for community members who need a little support? You can do so here: www.tinyurl.com/worcwhalewatch