UPCOMING EVENTS.
Monday, April 27, 2026
5:00pm
Coretta Scott King’s 99th Birthday
Rain or shine, join us Monday, April 27th — Coretta Scott King’s 99th Birthday — at 5:00 PM outside our headquarters at 558 Massachusetts Avenue as the League of Women for Community Service officially becomes a location on the trail of the Everyone 250 Historical Marker Program! As the country's 250th anniversary approaches, in collaboration with Embrace Boston and other community partners, Everyone 250 is building an inclusive vision of the City of Boston and ensuring the nation's diverse future. Come support! Blessedly, the occasion also marks an opportunity to celebrate the 99th birthday of the legendary Civil Rights icon Coretta Scott King who lived at the League’s headquarters in the early 1950’s while she was a student in Boston.
A reception will take place immediately after the ceremony a few doors down the street at the South End Historical Society at 532 Massachusetts Avenue.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
2:00pm
Trailblazing Icon Jayne Kennedy to Headline Women’s History Month Event at the Museum of African American History
The League of Women for Community Service, in collaboration with the Museum of African American History and the Slave Legacy Coalition, is proud to announce a special Women’s History Month event featuring Emmy-Award winning sports broadcaster, actress, and author Jayne Kennedy.
On March 8, Mrs. Kennedy will take the stage at the historic Museum of African American History to discuss her autobiography, Plain Jayne: A Memoir. The evening will feature a fireside chat moderated by Renée Graham, Boston Globe associate editor and columnist, followed by a brief audience Q&A.
This is an opportunity to support the League of Women for Community Service with your 'pay-what-you-can' donation!
Books: For those wishing to purchase Plain Jayne: A Memoir at the event, please pre-order the book on the link here sponsored by Frugal Bookstore in Roxbury.
Parking: There are several parking garages in the vicinity of the Museum of African American History. Off-street parking is available on Cambridge Street. Nearby garage parking is located at Charles River Plaza at 209 Cambridge Street and Boston Common Garage at 0 Charles Street.
Sunday, February 22, 2026
2:00pm to 3:30pm
Afternoon Tea for the Soul: Black Heritage Month Toast to the Life and Legacy of Maud Cuney Hare
Bring your favorite tea (and treat!) to toast Black Heritage Month with a free online illustrated talk honoring the pioneering pianist, arts activist and early member of the League, Maud Cuney Hare, presented by Atlanta-based independent writer and educator Jené Watson.