Events

Young ambassadors in orange shirts and white & white shirts, proudly representing BSI and SOMOS identity-based programs.

BSI and SOMOS Latinx student ambassadors

Image courtesy of Stefanie Belnavis

The Black Scholars Initiative and SOMOS Latinx
Black Scholars Initiative and SOMOS Latinx Holiday Dinner
The Loft
939 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
United States
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The Office of Identity-Based Programs invites you to the Black Scholars Initiative and SOMOS Latinx holiday dinner. Students from both cohorts will have the opportunity to gather one last time before the year ends to connect and enjoy some of their favorite food from home. Read more to learn how you can register.

Past Events

Marina Tuset, with her wavy strawberry-blond hair down, wears a flowing purple dress and strikes a pose, smiling for the camera in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Marina Tuset 

Image courtesy of Mafe Spitia

SOMOS Latinx Program
Voices Amplified: Alumni Dialogues Featuring Marina Tuset
William Davis Room
136 Massachusetts Avenue, Second Floor
Boston
MA
02215
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Discover how this Latin Grammy–winning artist turned her Berklee roots into an inspiring international career.

Exterior of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building
Tough Talk Tuesday
William Davis Room
136 Massachusetts Avenue, Second Floor
Boston
MA
02215
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Tough Talk Tuesday brings Black Scholars Initiative (BSI) students together for candid, small-group discussions facilitated by Darrien Waugh, BSI program manager, alongside BSI ambassadors. These intimate conversations will provide a safe and supportive space for students to explore topics that impact their daily lives, including identity, resilience, mental health, and the unique challenges faced by students at Berklee.

A lively group of people dancing joyfully together in a bright, spacious room.

2023 Fall SOMOS Latinx Welcome Social

Image courtesy of Stefanie Belnavis

SOMOS Latinx Program & Counseling Services
Dance It Out: De-Stress with SOMOS Latinx
Boston Conservatory Studio 201
31 Hemenway Street
Boston
MA
02148
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Join SOMOS Latinx and Counseling Services for Dance It Out, a fun and energizing evening designed to help you de-stress, recharge, and boost your mood through dance during midterms and finals.

Exterior of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building
Tough Talk Tuesday
William Davis Room
136 Massachusetts Avenue, Second Floor
Boston
MA
02215
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Tough Talk Tuesday brings Black Scholars Initiative (BSI) students together for candid, small-group discussions facilitated by Darrien Waugh, BSI program manager, alongside BSI ambassadors. These intimate conversations will provide a safe and supportive space for students to explore topics that impact their daily lives, including identity, resilience, mental health, and the unique challenges faced by students at Berklee.

Exterior of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building
Indigenous Peoples' Day Concert: Música Latina dos Povos Originários
Steve Heck Room
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with a special performance by SOMOS Latinx participants, showcasing the rich musical traditions of Latin America’s Indigenous peoples. 

The image shows a community event in a warmly lit room with arched windows and high ceilings. People of diverse backgrounds sit at round tables with glowing centerpieces, eating, talking, and enjoying the gathering in a cozy atmosphere.

Black Scholars Initiative Event

Image courtesy of the Black Scholars Initiative

Black Scholars Initiative—Bites, Beats, and Ballots
St. Clement Church
1105 Boylston St
Boston
Massachusetts
02215
United States
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Craving good vibes and even better food? Join the Black Scholars Initiative for Bites, Beats, and Ballots. Come for the delicious Southern cuisine, stay for the community, and leave with the power to make your voice heard.

Group of students seating next to each other on a stage

A SOMO Latinx student ambassador presents a panel during the 24FA pre-orientation. 

Image courtesy of Berklee College of Music

Latinx Unfiltered: Exploring Identity and Culture in a Changing World
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with SOMOS Latinx by joining a vibrant panel discussion and enjoying traditional Latin snacks as we come together to honor and celebrate our shared heritage. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect and learn from the voices across the Latinx diaspora.

Musicians playing instruments on stage during a live performance.
SOMOS Latinx Annual Celebration
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Steve Heck Room
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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This SOMOS Latinx open mic-style gathering will provide a platform for students who are part of the program to showcase their talents in theater, dance, and music. 

 

A vibrant mural serves as the backdrop while a group of individuals enthusiastically play drums and sing together, creating a harmonious and lively atmosphere.
Visiting the Latin Quarter
Canceled
Meeting point
921 Boylston St, Lobby
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SOMOS Latinx students will have the opportunity to visit Boston’s Latin Quarter in Jamaica Plain and enjoy the neighborhood’s cultural richness with many restaurants, barber shops, hair salons, and murals. 

3 Black scholars initiative students sit next to eachother at a table smiling and laughing
The Black Scholars Initiative and Africana Studies
Community Dinner Series: Africana Studies and Black Scholars Initiative—April
Canceled
Saint Clement's Eucharistic Shrine
2 Ipswich Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Join the Black Scholars Initiative and Africana Studies for a community dinner created in collaboration for the students we serve. This dinner will give students a chance to gather for food, joy, and community.