"If we cannot do great things, we can do small things in a great way." - Melnea Cass 

Our singers honor the remarkable legacy of Melnea Cass, the “First Lady of Roxbury”. A tireless advocate for justice, Cass championed women’s suffrage, Black employment, early childhood education, care for the elderly, and civil rights leadership as president of Boston’s NAACP. Her lifelong commitment to equity shaped generations in our town. Join us as we celebrate the enduring impact of this powerful yet often unsung Boston icon.