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“In Boston, we know our greatest strength is our diversity, and now, more than ever, we must continue our dedication to celebrating communities throughout Boston,” said Mayor Walsh, in a statement. “Black History Month is an opportunity to honor our city’s Black communities and champion leaders who’ve played a critical role in strengthening our city’s commitment to racial justice.” Ahead, discover nine ways you can celebrate Black history this month in Boston and beyond. The Museum of African American History’s new exhibit, “Jazz Scene in Boston: Telling the Local Story,” details Boston’s rich jazz history. “Through photographs, handbills and posters set in a club-like setting, this colorful exhibit provides a broad view of the Boston scene from the 1940s to the 1980s,” wrote the museum on its website. The museum, named among 15 unmissable Black history museums across America by Fodor’s Travel, includes the African Meeting House, the oldest Black church

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