African American Culture
African American Culture in Boston is very colorful. Blue Hill Avenue runs through Mattapan, Dorchester, and Roxbury. The three cities have a large community of African American people. The Avenue is home to many hair and nail salons, as well as Chinese, Caribbean, and soul food restaurants. There are numerous community centers, like the Mattahunt, in Mattapan. The Mattahunt is an elementary school with after-school and summer camp programs. There are numerous Boys and Girls clubs and YMCAs. At many of these community centers, kids can come to swim, play basketball, and have a safe haven. The Roxbury Center for the Performing Arts is located in Dorchester. This school has been open since the late 1960s. It teaches jazz, ballet, hip hop, tap, African, and modern dance. Franklin Park Zoo is located on Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester. Slades bar and grill is located in the South End. It serves soul food, and hosts different events each night. It is best known for its comedy night on Wednesdays, hosted by Boston's "bad boy of comedy", Jonathan Gates.
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