AARP Massachusetts

Here is your hub for all recordings of events, webinars, information sessions and more that AARP Massachusetts has hosted and taken part in so far this year. The information and resources available within these sessions are too important and too helpful to keep to ourselves. Watch and re-watch these recordings when you can and when you need them.

AARP Massachusetts testified on Beacon Hill Tuesday July 11th in favor of legislation that would expand the CORE Plan. The plan is a work and save program that currently helps employees of non profits with 20 employees or less save for retirement similar to a 401(K) Plan

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Communities across the nation are celebrating Black Music Month by honoring the rich history of Black musicians who have shaped our cultural landscape. At its core, Black music has long been a catalyst to drive social change, shedding light on issues like racism, sexism and discrimination. From jazz, hip-hop, blues and soul, it has been a force for resilience, expression and storytelling that transcends borders, leaving an indelible mark on cultures everywhere.

For 156 years, African Americans have commemorated the abolition of slavery each year on June 19, also known as Juneteenth. Thanks to activists like Ms. Opal Lee, “the Grandmother of Juneteenth,” who brought awareness of the occasion to the White House, it became a federal holiday in 2021. However, many are unaware of the event’s history or the significance it holds within Black communities.