Louis D. Brown Peace Institute

Unsolved Homicide Ambassadors Gathering
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, 15 Christopher St, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
This is a space for Survivors whose Loved Ones’ cases are over ten years old and are now considered “Cold Cases”. These gatherings will be an evening of healing, teaching, learning and sharing food!
The Unsolved Homicide Ambassadors will gather once a month to shine light on our Loved One’s cases, build connection and create collaborative action together around their Unsolved cases in order work towards an outcome of Justice. **Please note this is a fragrance free space.
RSVP to Unsolved@LDBpeaceinstitute.org

Bring Your Loved One to the Table (Survivor of Homicide Victims Awareness Month)
2025-11-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, 15 Christopher St, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
The Big Business Network Inc presents: Bring Your Loved One to the Table! In memory of Kendric’s life, join Carol Price in sewing table runners as a tribute to our loved ones. No experience necessary, and an open invitation to bring sentimental items to include in your project.
This event is in observance of Survivor of Homicide Victims Awareness Month (Nov 20- Dec 20), an effort to inform, influence, and impact how society responds to murdered victims and their families.
RSVP to bigbusinessnetworkinc@outlook.com

Men's Bond-fire
2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, 15 Christopher St, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
Men’s Bond Fire is a safe and supportive space for men who have been impacted by societal issues, such as incarceration, murder, trauma, grief, and loss. We will connect, eat, and bond over the flames as a means to stimulate peace, hope, and wholeness.
Food will be provided in person. Zoom is available for those who cannot be in person.
RSVP to Kamal@LDBpeaceinstitute.org

HEARTplay: The Masks of Grief
2025-11-01 14:30 - 16:00 | Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, 15 Christopher St, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
Join us for HEARTplay, a family grief support workshop for all ages! We’ll discuss expressions of grief and create masks and characters to help tell our stories. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
HEARTplay, a program of Good Shepherd Community Care, is a heart-centered bereavement program supporting children, teens and young adults of all abilities, and their families who are navigating grief and loss. This workshop is a family focused space for healing through connection and creativity.
RSVP to Emily@LDBpeaceinstitute.org

Jammin' for Justice: "Building Beyond the Wall"
2025-10-30 18:00 - 21:00 | The Burren, 247 Elm St, Somerville, MA, 02144, United States
Our very own Louis D. Brown Peace Institute Band, the Peace Players, will be performing at the Burren! Jammin’ for Justice is a concert to benefit the Exoneree Network & Running for Innocence, two great organizations fighting wrongful convictions. The Peace Players will be playing alongside the “OG’s” and Friends of Justice!

Setting the Table | Know Your Rights: Turning Knowledge into Power
2025-10-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Adams Street Library, 690 Adams St, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
Join Liam Lowney of Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance, and Ron Bell, Founder of Dunk the Vote, for a conversation on the role of awareness and advocacy in the healing journeys of survivors, families, and communities.

Voter Registration at Roxbury Community College
2025-10-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Roxbury Community College (Student Commons), 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA, 02120, United States
We’re teaming up with Roxbury Community College to make sure you use your voice and vote!

You CAN register to vote if you were formerly incarcerated, if you’re on parole or probation, have a pending case(s). even if you are currently incarcerated for anything other than a felony conviction.

We’ll be at RCC Student Commons Building 3 every Tuesday until the end of October, from 9am-11am and 1pm-4pm.
