Pieces 4 PEACE

09/05/2018

Panelists talk with you about their experiences and thoughts around violence, especially gun violence in schools and how to combat it and other issues around protecting and engaging youth

09/05/2018

11/09/2017

02/05/2017

Hey y'all! The discussion last week went off wonderfully! Thank you to those who could make it. Each of the participants had something very profound to contribute to the discussion. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, feelings and experiences about racism and bias. I can only hope that discussions like this continue to be had in and outside of classrooms and events. Simply talking about the issue at hand can cultivate and motivate ideas and movements to try and solve it. This is the first step of many to bring the community and the country at large together. As it is important to be able to discuss this, it is equally necessary to understand the experiences and emotions of others. Without understanding and those willing to listen, no one will be able hear the issue and how it can be solved.

20/04/2017

Pieces for PEACE presents a dialogue and painting session. This will be a time to come together and discuss race, identity and representation in the community and in society. Please join the conversation and put your feelings to canvas! The session is one day, April 27, 2017 from 12pm to 1:30pm at 29 Everett St., Cambridge, MA on the campus of Lesley University. For more information contact Jhair James at [email protected].

03/02/2016

*******Just a quick correction!!! Doors open at 6pm for VIP ($75). General admission entry is at 8PM ($50)!*******

Sorry for the confusion!

The 8th Annual African American Ball is coming up on Saturday, February 27th at the Yawkey Club, Roxbury Boys and Girls Club, 115 Warren St. Get your tickets, get your gown/dress! Get your suit/tux! Support the Ball and it's vendors...Jhair James will be a featured vendor selling original artwork and prints! Support Jhair! Tickets for general admission are $50. Celebrating our community and those whom have contributed to making our communities great! Included as honorees this year are Karen Holmes-Ward (CityLine/WCVB-TV 5), Professor Charles Ogletree, and community legend Mel King! Go to this site to purchase tickets
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-african-american-ball-celebrating-black-history-month-tickets-20739208531

05/06/2015

The senior at Boston Arts Academy launched “Pieces 4 Peace” as a way to use art to address violence.

29/03/2015

I really am a blessed young man to be notice on such an event as I was yesterday. I thank God for letting me experience this. The 7th Annual African American Ball was amazing to say the least, and the awards and awardees were even more so! I want to thank my parents and the rest of my family for giving me the support and the guidance I needed to bring my work to the forefront in the community. I also am thankful for my mentor and teacher Barrington Edwards as well as the rest of Boston Arts Academy for giving me the know-how to actually get Pieces 4 Peace off the ground. And lastly, but certainly not least, I am extremely thankful for the support of Pastor and First Lady Dickerson and the Greater Love Tabernacle congregation for their support and involvement. With all of you by my side, I was not only able to bring something peaceful and positive to the community, but I WILL be able to do so much more for the community! So Thank You all!

22/12/2014

Jhair James teaches young people at Greater Love Tabernacle on December 20th. Then on Sunday, a formal check ceremony to present funds raised to the Louis D Brown Peace Institute's Rest in Peace fund and founder Tina Chery. Over $1,400 was presented to Tina for the Rest In Peace Fund!

05/12/2014

Pieces 4 PEACE to announce the final totals! We'll be announcing how much was raised through fundraising efforts for the Rest In Peace fund! This will be announced at Greater Love Tabernacle on Sunday December 21st. If you participated, donated or supported our efforts, you are invited to attend. We'll be announcing at Greater Love Tabernacle, 101 Nightingale Street, Dorchester during the second worship experience. Service begins at 10:30am. Get there early to get a good seat! Thank you all for your support of this event!

20/10/2014

Jhair at 100 Slices Upscale Bake Sale on Saturday. Pictured with Clementina Chery, Mayor of Boston, Marty Walsh, and City Councilor Tito Jackson.