Martha's Vineyard Indigenous Land Acknowledgement
The Location
Located in the heart of the city, Legacy Week on the Vineyard takes place in a beautiful park that offers stunning views of the skyline and plenty of space to enjoy the festivities.
We Were Excited to Welcome our 2025 Special Guests!
The Storytellers Lab
The Inaugural Annual STATE of the HBCUnion ADDRESS
The Inaugural Annual STATE of the HBCUnion ADDRESS
Storytellers Lab a HBCU Partnership To Cultivate Global Content Creators
The StoryTellers Lab
- https://deadline.com/2024/02/showtime-mtv-entertainment-studios-storytellers-lab-launches-hbcu-partnership-1235832571/
- https://www.paramountact.com/features/the-storytellers-lab
& hopefully The Tom Joyner Foundation https://tomjoynerfoundation.or
Storytellers Lab a HBCU Partnership To Cultivate Global Content Creators
The StoryTellers Lab
- https://deadline.com/2024/02/showtime-mtv-entertainment-studios-storytellers-lab-launches-hbcu-partnership-1235832571/
- https://www.paramountact.com/features/the-storytellers-lab
& hopefully The Tom Joyner Foundation https://tomjoynerfoundation.org/
The Storyteller’s Lab is an immersive 9-month program designed to equip students with the essential skills to master the art of storytelling. Through dynamic workshops, comprehensive resume reviews, impactful masterclasses, and invaluable mentorship, participants are prepared for roles across creative, storyteller, and tech careers in the entertainment industry, creating a strong pipeline for trained talent. The program centers on three core pillars: Skill Development, Mentorship & Networking, and Cultural Empowerment.
The Inaugural Annual STATE of the HBCUnion ADDRESS
The Inaugural Annual STATE of the HBCUnion ADDRESS
The Inaugural Annual STATE of the HBCUnion ADDRESS
STATE of the HBCUnion ADDRESS
A perfect opportunity to discuss the status of our HBCUs in today's political climate, topics on Endowments and Alumni Giving / membership, to gather and reflect on our progress, acknowledge our challenges, and look forward to the future of our beloved Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Friday,
STATE of the HBCUnion ADDRESS
A perfect opportunity to discuss the status of our HBCUs in today's political climate, topics on Endowments and Alumni Giving / membership, to gather and reflect on our progress, acknowledge our challenges, and look forward to the future of our beloved Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Friday, August 1, 2025
12p - 2p
The Oak Bluffs Public Library
56r School St, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Currently for Programming we have:
Keynote Speaker / Guest: Dr. J / President Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston https://g.co/kgs/9TH7KVM of Norfolk State University
https://g.co/kgs/bwgBQ9j
- Moderator: April Woodard, https://www.wtkr.com/april-woodard
- Gregory J. Vincent https://www.talladega.edu/uploadedFiles/File/vincent-bio.pdf served as the 21st President of Talladega College located in Talladega, Alabama
- President Jonathan Koppell https://g.co/kgs/PrjnYcV Montclair State University, Montclair New Jersey, https://www.montclair.edu/president/jonathan-g-s-koppell-biography/
Paula Harrell Wines
The Inaugural Annual STATE of the HBCUnion ADDRESS
Paula Harrell Wines
Paula J. Harrell is a San Francisco native and founder of P. Harrell Wines. She is the daughter of an immigrant mother from Panama and an American military father, who raised her and her four siblings and built a series of thriving residential care facilities in San Francisco. https://pharrellwines.com/
Paula describes her passion: ”Th
Paula J. Harrell is a San Francisco native and founder of P. Harrell Wines. She is the daughter of an immigrant mother from Panama and an American military father, who raised her and her four siblings and built a series of thriving residential care facilities in San Francisco. https://pharrellwines.com/
Paula describes her passion: ”The creation of P. Harrell Wines has emerged from my long standing passion and appreciation for wine, from the smell of freshly picked grapes after a successful harvest to sampling wines in barrel, and ultimately indulging in the enchanting wine culture with others. I love all things wine because it is one of those simple pleasures that seamlessly intertwine people from ALL walks of life, no matter the color, gender, or background, creating genuine friendships & connections.”
Legacy Week on the Vineyard 2026 Schedule
Tickets can be purchased here: [now -until Feb 2026 will be sign up sheets only]
Daily
- PICK UP YOUR BINGO CARD from Sideline https://sidelinebrand.com/ 49 Main St, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 for a grand prize announced 8/1 830a @ The Inkwell [ See Attached ]
- PICK UP YOUR BLACK OWNED BUSINESS DIRECTORY OF MARTHA’S VINEYARD https://www.blackownedmv.com/
- 630a - 730a Daily Yoga w/ Natalie Cosby [ Xavier University ] https://www.blackownedbrooklyn.com/stories/stacked-yoga ]
- 730a - 830a Polar Bear Swims @ The Inkwell https://www.today.com/news/news/marthas-vineyard-polar-bear-group-began-safe-space-black-swimmers-cont-rcna44589
- Continue your workout regime...or begin one... @ the Martha's Vineyard YMCA ask for the daily or weekly offer of 50% off ONLY for the dates of July 26 - Aug. 1st, 2026
- Beaches of Martha's Vineyard https://www.mvy.com/beaches-marthas-vineyard/
- FAMU Rattlers on the Vineyard https://www.rattlersonthevineyard.com/
- HBCU SECTION @ The Oak Bluffs Public Library. Every day is a cause for celebration in Oak Bluffs in the summer! Look out for the display space for HBCU books and the honoring the authors who are here.
- MV Documentary Week https://mvfilmsociety.com/documentary-week-marthas-vineyard/
- Nightly Parties 9p - 1230a
- Order Sheryl on the Beach [ summer signature series cocktail ] { Tequila, Pineapple, Mint & Ginger Beer ] @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant hhttps://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
Sunday, July 26th
- 830a Self-Guided Labyrinth Walk https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/felix-neck
- 930a Worship Service @ Union Chapel https://www.unionchapelmv.org/ 2026
- 11a - 3p Rich Aunties & Rosé Brunch w/ DJ Damon Dee https://events.eventnoire.com/.../2026-legacy.../tickets Join us during Legacy Week on the Vineyard as we celebrate the pillars of our community: the Aunties! @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant hhttps://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
- 6-9p * #HBCUPRIDE + [tentative] Queer Beach Meet-Up State Beach by the Bend. Look for pink Flamingos
- 7p Game Night*[Spades] / Bowling* https://www.thebarnmv.com/ [ optional ]
- 9p - 1230a Nightly Party [ *DC's Go- Go music ] Dedicated to HBCU Howard U. Alumni > DJ Damon Dee of Norfolk U. https://www.instagram.com/djdamondee/ @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant hhttps://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
Monday, July 27th
- 630a Yoga w/ Natalie [Xavier U. ] @ The Inkwell
- 730a Polar Bear Swim @ The Inkwell
- 9a Breakfast @ [ Black Owned ] Biscuits [ suggestion ] https://www.mvbiscuits.com/
- Jump JAWS Bridge [ suggestion ] https://www.mvy.com/jaws-on-marthas-vineyard/
- *3p - 6p LEGACY WEEK Welcome Reception @ [ Black Owned ] Sideline https://sidelinebrand.com/ 49 Main St, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 Presentations, Wine by Black woman-owned *P. Harrel Wines https://pharrellwines.com/ & [HBCU Hampton U. Alumnae Black Female owned New England Sweetwater https://www.newenglandsweetwater.com/ Snacks served
- 6p - 8p Beauty & The Beach Sunset @ Menemsha Beach https://www.marthasvisit.com/beaches/menemsha-public-beach
- 9p - 1230a Nightly Party Dedicated to ______HBCU w/ DJ Brina Payne https://www.brinapayne.com/ @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant hhttps://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
Tuesday, July 28th
- 630a Yoga w/ Natalie [Xavier U. ] @ The Inkwell
- 730a Polar Bear Swim @ The Inkwell
- 10a - 2p African American Heritage Trail https://mvafricanamericanheritagetrail.org/
- *1p - 5p Virtual HBCU Art tour featuring Art pieces from HBCU Art Collections presented by Valerie Cooper, Director of HBCU Digital Art Project https://www.picturethatconsultants.com/hbcu-digitalartproject @ The Oak Bluffs Public Library. This unique virtual tour will highlight rare and iconic artworks from HBCU collections.
- *Beach Clean Up w/ https://hbcugreenfund.org/ [ tentative / tbd / tba ] / https://vineyardgazette.com/photography/vineyarders-give-beaches-helping-hand-earth-day
- *5p-7p Opening Remarks @ The Martha's Vineyard Museum from Sheryl Wesley,
- 6p -8p The Sip & Shop Experience @ Jubilee https://jubileemv.myshopify.com/ 42 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
- *6p -9p Vinyl Vineyard Vibes - Outdoor Dance Party @ Noman's
- 6p - 8p Late Library Lounge Looking for a peaceful place to work, study, or unwind with a good book after hours? Go to Late Night Library Lounge—a calm, quiet environment where you can make the most of the library’s relaxed atmosphere after closing time. https://oakbluffslibrary.org/event/late-night-library-lounge-2/
- 7p Stevie Wonder - Songs In The Key of Life : Documentary, Oak Bluffs
- 9p - 1230a Powered by EventNOIRE https://www.eventnoire.com/ [ Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life (released September 28, 1976) ] Tribute Dance Party w/ DJ @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant hhttps://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
Wednesday, July 29th
- 630a Yoga w/ Natalie [Xavier U. ] @ The Inkwell
- 730a Polar Bear Swim @ The Inkwell
- 8a - 915a Mat Pilates - Judy Oak Bluffs, 80 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, BYO Mat $15 per class All levels welcome!
- 930a Breakfast [ optional ] @ Edgartown Diner or 11 Circuit [Black Owned] https://edgartowndiner.com/
- 11a - 1p Art & Soul Stroll https://www.artsinob.com/ Start point [ TBA ] then we visit 6 - 7 art galleries [ 1 - 3 Black owned ] refreshments will be served w/ a raffle drawing @ the end, including wine tastings 71 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs
- 2p Building Generational Wealth through Franchising w/ Spelman Alumna The Honorable Dee Clemmons https://g.co/kgs/BwGkR1L @ The Oak Bluffs Public Library https://oakbluffslibrary.org/
- 6-8p Spelman Sistas on the Vineyard - Beach Picnic / * HBCU / Divine 9 Fashion Show [CONCEPT ONLY... FOR NOW]https://events.eventnoire.com/e/spelman-sisters-on-the-vineyard-picnic-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawJmJ8xleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHv0gjuU239IQTKvbFIkEGVRVWxHPiVNYYKB0pW_CrS6jUmaGogbl__nJIb2X_aem_1UzHKS7R6mwgYiEzQcnCaQ
- 9p - 10p Single & Ready to Mingle Mixer @ 11 Circuit
- 10p - 1230a Nightly Party 'The Love Below' Alumna w/ Spelman Alumnae DJ Monday Blue https://www.djmondayblue.com/ @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant https://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
Thursday, July 30th
- 530a Sheryl on the Beach Sunrise Sip & Sea The Inkwell - Watch the sunrise w/ us https://www.facebook.com/share/1BasgDE1Ni/ [ location to be determined ] https://www.islandspiritkayak.com/tours
- 630a Yoga w/ Natalie [Xavier U. ] @ The Inkwell
- 9a-5p HBCU Takeover in Nantucket, 9a Ferry - African American History Museum https://www.maah.org/nantucket-location, Walking Tour, Day [Beach Bar] Party, 5p Departure
- 3p Sankofa Festival Begins @ Oak Bluffs Library https://oakbluffslibrary.org/sankofa/
- 7p - 9p *Front Porch Series
- 9p - 1230a Night of The Divine 9 w/DJ _____ https://www.vineyardspin.com/ [ party ] Bring your BGLO paraphernalia @ 11 Circuit Bar & Restaurant https://www.instagram.com/elevencircuit/?hl=en
Friday, July 31st
- 630a Yoga w/ Natalie [Xavier U. ] @ The Inkwell
- 730a Polar Bear Swim @ The Inkwell
- 830a Bingo Card Winner[s] Announced @ The Inkwell
- **[tent ] 9a - 11a Breakfast hosted by: https://www.self-help.org/what-we-do/we-serve/hbcu-support-investment & https://www.self-help.org/docs/default-source/hbcu-forms/hbcu-legacy-initiative-flyer_final.pdf?sfvrsn=797267da_1
- 10a - 2p & 5p - 11p First Friday in Vineyard Haven https://www.firstfridayvh.com/
- 10a Sankofa Festival @ Oak Bluffs Library https://oakbluffslibrary.org/sankofa/
- 11a Educated Flows: HBCUs and the Legacy of the Hip Hop Generation Discussion w/ Howard U. Alumni Professor Jasmine Young, MBA https://profiles.howard.edu/jasmine-young, & https://www.jazzyoung.com/ the "HipHopPreneur" and Marketing Strategist. She has over 25 years of Real World Experience in the Media & Entertainment Business & Bryna Jean-Marie,[ Howard U. ] Chief Communications Officer and Chief Storytelling Officer of The Hip Hop Museum https://thhm.org/about/who-we-are/ ☆☆ For The Sankofa Festival https://oakbluffslibrary.org/sankofa/
- 12p-2p 2nd Annual STATE of the HBCUnion ADDRESS @ Oak Bluffs Public Library A perfect opportunity to discuss the status of our HBCUs in today's political climate, topics on Endowments and Alumni Giving / membership, to gather and reflect on our progress, acknowledge our challenges, and look forward to the future of our beloved Historically Black Colleges and Universities. *Speakers TBA
- *3p-5p WSSU Private Reception
- 3p - 6p FRIDAY'S ONLY >>Best* Lobster Rolls @[Church] Grace Episcopal Church Address: Woodlawn & William St, Woodlawn Ave, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 go on app or call to pre-order 508-693-0332 https://www.graceepiscopalmv.org/summer-lobster-rolls.html
- 6p - 730p Brother's Y'all Alright? Cigars, Cocktails, and Conversations about The Power of Place [ private home ] Address will be released [ 2] hrs before the event. [Oak Bluffs]
- 6p - 9p Outdoor Dance Party @ Noman's w/ DJ Smooth B
- 8p Drive-In Movie: Film TBA https://www.driveinmv.com/ Gates open @715p film begins @ 8p, 1hr. 34min. Rated PG-13 Tickets for this screening are general-admission and pay-what-you-can. The suggested ticket price is $40. If you can pay more, they will greatly appreciate it!
- 9p- 1230a Nightly Party[*tentative - Jarobi]
Saturday, August 1st
- The Oak Bluffs Public Library Sankofa Festival https://oakbluffslibrary.org/sankofa/
- *10a - 1130a Carolyn Quick Tillery author of the Historical Black College and University (HBCU) Cookbook Series https://www.instagram.com/carolyn_tillery/ @ The Oak Bluffs Public Library
- *3p HBCUArts: Chamber Music for a Cause, Showcasing Excellence in HBCU Classical Composition www.hbcu-arts.org [tentative: Pine Forge Academy Choir, Oakwood University Aeolians* ]
- *4p - 8P DAY PARTY @ 11 CIRCUIT
- 9p - 1230a Nightly Party DJ @ 11Circuit
- Farewell. 2027 Dates July 25 - July 31st
Sunday, August 2nd
** [ tentative ] Meet & Greet with the students of the Pine Forge Academy Choir https://share.google/Lcnc0zODyeSC8Sn7V, Oakwood University Aeolians https://oakwood.edu/the-aeolians/* ]
*
- * Dates, Times, & Event Titles are Subject to Change
Eat, Play, Love
EAT
- https://www.blackownedmv.com/where-to-eat
- https://boston.eater.com/maps/best-restaurants-marthas-vineyard
- [Black Owned] Chef Deon's Kitchen https://www.chefdeon.com/
- [Black Owned ] Biscuits [MON - SUN 7a-3p] https://www.mvbiscuits.com/
- [ Black Owned ] Fat Ronny's Burger https://fatronniesburgerbar.com/
- [ Black Owned ] Black Joy Kitchen https://www.blackjoykitchen.com/
- [ Black Owned ] Edgartown Diner https://edgartowndiner.com/Edgartown Diner 65 Main St, Edgartown, MA 02539
- [ Black Owned ] 11 Circuit https://www.elevencircuit.com/ 11 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs
- [ Black Owned ] Winston's kitchen https://www.winstonskitchen-mv.com/
- [ Black Owned Genos BBQ https://www.genosbackyardbbq.com/
- [Black Owned] Mocha Motts https://www.mochamotts.com/
- [Black Owned] Vineyard Caribbean Cuisine https://www.vineyardcaribbeancuisine.com/
- Back Door Donuts - rated #5 Donut Shop in The U.S.! https://www.backdoordonuts.com/
- [Vegan Option] The Pawnee House https://www.thepawneehousemv.com/
- https://theblackdog.com/pages/the-black-dog-tavern
- Midnight Tacos https://www.midnighttacomv.com/
- El Barco Tacos https://elbarcomv.com/
- [Obama sightings] https://www.salvatoresristorante.com/
- [Obama sightings] https://www.redcatkitchen.com/
- [Obama sightings] https://www.atlanticmv.com/
- [Obama sighting ] Sweet life cafe https://www.sweetlifemv.com/
- Tony's Market https://www.tonysmarketmv.com/
- Artcliff [ great breakfast ] http://artcliffdiner.com
- Simone's Belgian waffles https://simonesbelgianwaffles.com/
- Behind the Bookstore - speakeasy-ish vibes https://www.btbmv.com/
- Atria https://www.atriamv.com/
- Alchemy Bistro & Bar https://www.alchemyedgartown.com/
- Pizza Giordano's https://www.giosmv.com/
- 19 Raw Oyster Bar https://www.19rawoysterbar.com/
- The Bite, Menemsha, https://www.instagram.com/thebitemenemsha/?hl=en
- For a drink The Pelican Club https://www.farawaymarthasvineyard.com/pelican-club?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
- For a drink, order the Dirty Bana by Donovan's Reef [via Jamaica] @ Nancy's https://www.nancysrestaurant.com/menu
- Scottish Bakehouse https://www.scottishbakehousemv.com/
- Rosewater Market https://www.rosewatermv.com/
- Coop de Ville https://www.coopdevilleshuckshack.com/
EXPERIENCE
- https://www.blackownedmv.com/
- African American Heritage Trail https://mvafricanamericanheritagetrail.org/black-businesses/
- Black Owned Hostspots on MV https://www.sistersletter.com/travel/black-owned-marthas-vineyard
- [Black Owned] Knowhere Art Galley [2] locations 91 Dukes County Ave, O.B. & 73 Circuit Ave #724,O.B.
- [Black Owned] Cousen Rose Gallery (CRG) https://www.cousenrose.com/
- This virtual tour of Black-owned businesses on MV is a collaboration between the Martha's Vineyard African Heritage Trail and the MV Black-owned Business Directory. https://mvafricanamericanheritagetrail.org/black-businesses/
- Martha's Visit https://www.marthasvisit.com/
- Fishing [ 6 slots ] https://www.facebook.com/mybrothercharters/
- Healed Retreat Foundation Inc. They are planning on running many specials during Legacy week and offering a discount code for HBCU members only to our advanced therapies especially Liposculpt and HBOT amongst many other wonderful therapies. https://drroniretreats.my.canva.site/healedtherapyandspa
- Flying Horses Flying Horses Carousel a Vineyard Preservation Trust Property https://g.co/kgs/XhtZepg
- Beach Picnic https://marthasvineyardpicnic.com/
- Movie Night? Edgartown Cinemas https://www.yourneighborhoodtheatre.com/edgartown-cinema-2
- Boch Park, Vineyard Haven, waterfront, allowing public access to the Beach Road property. Wedged between the MV Tap restaurant and the Martha’s Vineyard Times. Set on a 31,000 square foot lot, the park has colorful flowers surrounding a circular lawn, with benches set on the edge for parkgoers to sit and enjoy the plants and oceanview. The park will be open from morning to dusk. There is no parking. https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2025/07/02/boch-park-opens-vineyard-haven
- Alpaca Farm Island Alpaca Company https://g.co/kgs/F9n2Z5g
- Need somewhere quiet to work? https://www.havenmv.com/
- DAY TRIP TO NANTUCKET for the African American Museum https://www.maah.org/nantucket-location curated w/ Howard University alumnae https://blackmuseums.org/dr-noelle-trent/
- Beaches https://www.mvy.com/beaches-marthas-vineyard/
- Martha's Vineyard Museum https://mvmuseum.org/
- Mariposa Museum in Oak Bluffs https://www.mariposamuseum.org/
- GingerBread Houses https://www.bostonmagazine.com/property/2021/07/01/gingerbread-houses-oak-bluffs-history/
- Where to find the best Sunsets: https://www.mvy.com/2024/10/26/marthas-vineyard-best-sunset/
- Gayhead Cliffs / Aquinnah https://gomarthasvineyard.com/places-go-things-do/gay-head-cliffs
- Documentary DOC WEEK https://mvfilmsociety.com/2025/06/doc-week-all-access-pass-6/
- Rent a Bike https://www.mvy.com/2024/08/21/biking-on-marthas-vineyard/
- Waves of Remembering: Ancestral Healing and Transformation on Martha’s Vineyard Honoring the Past, Healing the Present, Awakening the Future https://seeingwithyourheart.com/events/
- Featherstone Art Gallery - 'Interiority' July 27 - Aug 17th https://www.featherstoneart.org/galleryshows.html
- Vinyl Vibes - Tuesdays 6p - 9p Noman’s Outdoor Dance Party https://www.nomansmv.com/events
- Friday's 6p - 9p Noman’s Outdoor Dance Party w/ Martha's Vineyard's own DJ Smooth B https://www.nomansmv.com/events
- Forest Bathing https://www.pollyhillarboretum.org/
- All the Ways You Can Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Jaws https://www.shelbystar.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/06/16/jaws-trivia-50th-anniversary-facts/84223285007/ & https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a65075571/how-to-watch-jaws-stream-50th-anniversary/ & How Martha’s Vineyard became the most important character in Jaws Fifty years later, an oral history of the most New England movie in history. https://www.boston.com/culture/entertainment/2025/06/17/how-marthas-vineyard-became-the-most-important-character-in-jaws-2/
- Mytoi contemplative Japanese-inspired stroll garden, Martha’s Vineyard, https://thetrustees.org/place/mytoi/
- Things to Do on Martha’s Vineyard: Top 23 Most Unique Spots https://stantonhouseinn.com/things-to-do-on-marthas-vineyard-attractions?fbclid=IwY2xjawLBVmRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFvUHdYWk93SERMQksza0MwAR7OBtyY3IFWKkog_qG_wko1qLP8d_-ZqI4jThluhdkuKznSZx9baUNTf9tKpA_aem_uKF1glw86b7bZG4e-2Iz5A
- The Tabernacle / Martha's Vineyard Camp Meeting Association https://www.mvcma.org/tabernacle , 80 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs
- Sunrise / Sunset Kayaking https://www.islandspiritkayak.com/
- 10a - 2p The Vineyard Artisans Festivals https://vineyardartisans.com/summer-festivals/ at the Historic Grange Hall in West Tisbury. A Vineyard Summer tradition and the only weekly juried art show where the public can meet over 70 Island artisans and buy directly from them. Free parking, free admission, great food, and a playground for kids.
- Oak Bluffs Public Library - Check their Calendar https://oakbluffslibrary.org/
- Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary https://www.massaudubon.org/places-to-explore/wildlife-sanctuaries/felix-neck
- MEDITATION Bodhi Path Buddhist Center 21 Laurand Drive, West Tisbury, MA 02575 http://bodhipath.org/marthasvineyard group meditation Tuesday and Thursday 6 to 7 p.m., and Sunday 10 to 11 a.m. Sessions are available both in person at Bodhi Path, 21 Laurand Drive, West Tisbury and online via Zoom. Go to bodhipath.org/marthasvineyard for Zoom link.
SHOP
- https://www.blackownedmv.com/
- [ Black Woman Owned ] ISLAND LIFE STUDIO https://www.mvislandlifestudio.com/
- [ Black Owned ] Sideline https://sidelinebrand.com/
- [ Black Owned ] C'est La Vie https://www.facebook.com/cestlaviemv/
- [ Black Owned ] Jubilee https://jubileemv.myshopify.com/
- [ Black Owned ] M&R Stylz [ right next to 11 Circuit ] https://www.instagram.com/mandrstylz?igsh=MTRraGVrY2w5ejFqZA==
- https://theblackdog.com/
- Morning Glory Farms https://morninggloryfarm.com/
- Stop & Shop Grocery Store - Vineyard Haven 50 Water St, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 https://stores.stopandshop.com/ma/vineyard-haven/50-water-street & Edgartown 245 Vineyard Haven Road, Edgartown, MA 02539 https://stores.stopandshop.com/ma/edgartown/225-upper-main-street - GET YOUR LOYALTY CARD
- Cheapest GAS on the Island Shell Gas - GET YOUR LOYALTY CARD for up to 6 Cents off Address: 86 Beach Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568 https://find.shell.com/us/fuel/10001384-86-beach-road/en_US
Lobster Rolls
- https://www.mvseafood.com/
- https://www.lookoutmv.com/
- https://chowdermv.com/home-page
- https://www.nomansmv.com/home-2
- https://www.menemshafishmarket.com/
- https://www.graceepiscopalmv.org/summer-lobster-rolls.html
- 7/29 @ 430p Lobster rolls and clam chowder at the American Legion Post 257. Takeout and indoor seating available. 47 Martin Road, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
- 7/29 @ 430p Summer Lobster Rolls at Chilmark Community Church Chilmark Community Church, Back Terrace, 9 Menemsha Crossroad, Chilmark
LET'S [BIN] GO!
STAMPED!
Thank you to our local businesses and partners that contributed to the 2025 Legacy Week BINGO Experience gift basket.
This year we created a custom Bingo Card that encouraged participants to explore and support local businesses across Martha's Vineyard. Each participating business was offered a unique "hole punch" or stamp for the cards, making it an interactive way for our attendees to discover the best the island has to offer.
This was a wonderful opportunity that showcases establishments to a wider audience and connected visitors during HBCU Week.
Special Thanks to MV Island-Life Studio [ Island-Life Beach Towel ] https://www.mvislandlifestudio.com/ , Sideline [Black-Owned Fan] https://sidelinebrand.com/, New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery [Ready to Pour Pineapple Mint Mojito] https://www.newenglandsweetwater.com/.../mojito-pineapple..., Paramount TV's Storytellers Lab https://www.paramountact.com/features/the-storytellers-lab [ @https://herschel.com/shop/backpacks/retreat-backpack..., AirPods Pro 3 https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3, Jubilee Sand & Cake candle set https://jubileemv.myshopify.com/.../inkwell-beach-candle..., Cousen Rose [art] Gallery Discount on certain items, Biscuits - a $50 Gift Card https://www.mvbiscuits.com/, Rhone Botanicals and Skincare - The Shea Butter Balm gift Set https://www.rhone-botanicals.com/category/shea-butter-balms,, HBCU Arts https://www.hbcu-arts.org/ logo pin and an HBCU Arts sticker with one of Dr. Jolie Rock's recordings https://youtu.be/NaTggvEWZNo?si=Ui7v3pm7ZVWd_E92 in a CD, Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce - baseball cap & tote https://marthas-vineyard-merch.printify.me/product/14088308/unisex-distressed-cap and SANCTUAIRE Life -
https://sanctuairelife.com/collections/gift-sets-1/products/double-glow-inkwell-and-polar-plunge-candle-set.
And to Susan Stovall [Martha's Vineyard Local Artist ] for her center piece art likeness - https://share.google/Y8viCsNdAgDq9qGoX
IN TODAY'S NEWS
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And this moment in fashion converges so beautifully with Legacy Week on the Vineyard (July 27–August 2, 2025)—our annual homecoming of HBCU alumni and families hosted right here in Oak Bluffs. Legacy Week is a weeklong celebration created to engage, empower, and highlight the bond and value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities through curated experiences that include beachside yoga, storytelling circles, literary panels, cookbook author talks, musical performances, and more. Events like the Spelman Sisters on the Vineyard Picnic, Stacked Yoga at Inkwell, and fireside chats foster intergenerational connection and cultural pride.
Ralph Lauren pays homage to generations of Black Martha's Vineyard visitors in a new collection The
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/ralph-lauren-black-marthas-vineyard-oak-bluffs-rcna221968
Ralph Lauren pays homage to generations of Black Martha's Vineyard visitors in a new collection The way Sheryl Wesley sees it, the collection represents deference to the deep history of Black people on this island about 90 miles south of Boston. “What it has done is illuminate what we’ve already been doing here for years,” said Wesley, a Howard University graduate who organizes HBCU Legacy Week on the Vineyard, a multiday celebration of Black culture featuring social, professional and political events. Locations like Inkwell Beach and the Shearer Cottage, though created out of the forces of racism, have become sites steeped in history. The Ralph Lauren campaign launches as “Black August” approaches, with events like HBCU Legacy Week and the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. Wesley said the collection and campaigns have reflected strongly on Oak Bluffs’ history and the community’s ties to HBCUs. “He did a great job of making this campaign feel organic and authentic,” Wesley said of the designer. “And he did it very carefully, with a scalpel instead of an ax.” We’ve been here,” Wesley said. “We’re going to be here during the campaign launch, and after it.”
In the News.....
- https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2023/07/19/oak-bluffs-town-column-july-21
- What Destinations are Black Travelers Targeting in 2022? | TravelPulse
- Rapsody, Young Guru & 9th Wonder Speak On Music and HBCU Life for Culture Creators and JBL Audio’s ‘Sound Sessions’ Series – VIBE.com
- The Vineyard Vibe – Your Travel Guide to "Afro-Centric "Martha's Vineyard
- Fourth Annual Legacy Week from the HBCU returns - The Martha's Vineyard Times (mvtimes.com)
- Beach Excursions and Black History: Martha's Vineyard and More (sistersletter.com)
- HBCU Legacy Week on the Vineyard Martha's Vineyard Times Calendar (mvtimes.com)
- https://www.mvtimes.com/2018/07/24/legacy-week-hbcu/
- https://divagalsdaily.com/best-month-marthas-vineyard-august-week-in-july/
- https://mvol.com/events/hbcus-legacy-week-vineyard/
- https://medium.com/global-communicator/sheryl-wesley-connects-hbcu-pride-across-media-apparel-travel-and-more-9800392393a0
- Black Travel Movement https://www.facebook.com/groups/blacktravelmovement/permalink/2905006756416250/?comment_id=2905818863001706&reply_comment_id=2974201692830089¬if_id=1623564239219035&ref=notif¬if_t=group_comment_mention
First Things First
Flying High
You can fly directly onto Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) https://mvyairport.com/ from various cities like New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C. https://www.mvy.com/flying-to-marthas-vineyard/. Major airlines like JetBlue, Delta, and American offer seasonal flights, while the regional airline Cape Air provides year-round service. Alternatively, you can fly into a mainland airport such as Boston (BOS) or Providence (PVD) and then take a ferry to the island. Or, instead of connecting airline to airline [ which could be pricey ] from Boston to MVY, you can ride the bus to the ferry @ Wood's Hole, MA, https://www.p-b.com/bus-routes/woods-hole-to-logan-bus/ or https://book.peterpanbus.com/#/purchaseflow/departschedules approx. $30 each way. The Bus [ station ] is inside the Logan International Airport https://www.mvy.com/boston-to-marthas-vineyard/.
At the Boston Logan International Airport buses depart from each airline terminal on the lower level outside the baggage claim areas, at the sign that reads “Scheduled Buses”, in the orange zone. Buses begin their trip through the airport at Terminal A, then stop at each terminal as they progress through the airport, so depending on your terminal, the bus may be a few minutes later than the time posted on the schedule.
Please note that the bus stop locations listed below may differ from where buses pick up when the airport is busy and terminal traffic is congested. Buses may pick up passengers from other locations within the terminals that are deemed operationally safe. Passengers must be outside the terminals curbside when waiting for buses so as not to miss the bus pulling up.
IF you have a 230p Ferry... YOU WANT TO BE ON THE BOAT @ 230p! 230p is when the Ferry DEPARTS! DO NOT ARRIVE @ 230p! If you fly into Boston and want to take a 230p Ferry @ Woods Hole, give yourself time to LAND, collect your luggage [ if any ], FIND the bus terminal to get ON the bus, depart the Logan Airport and take an approx [2] TWO hour ride from Boston to Woods Hole, purchase your Pedestrian ticket, walk-on and settle in. In a perfect world you will want to physically be ON the Ferry @ 145p - 2p for your 230p departure. Please time all this out accordingly.
To map all this out, please contact Ariventures Consulting, the official travel partner for
Legacy Week on the Vineyard. Whether you are traveling solo, with family, or as part of
a group, Ariventures will ensure your journey is seamless from start to finish.
ariventures.co or admin@ariventures.co
The Ferry
IF you drive... ferry reservations USUALLY open in Jan/Feb FOR THE SUMMER MONTHS! Check @steamship authority https://m.steamshipauthority.com/ [MV Ferry] for updates! At some point I will be having a MV 101 "webinar" for First Time visitors!
Ferry port on the mainland is Woods Hole. There are 2 ports on the Island. [ you must say ON Martha's Vineyard...NOT in MV ] Port #1 Vineyard Haven and Port #2 Oak Bluffs.
Or
The Rhode Island Ferry w/ no car https://www.fastferry.com/marthas-vineyard-fast-ferry/
IF you have a 230p Ferry... YOU WANT TO BE ON THE BOAT @ 230p! 230p is when the Ferry DEPARTS! DO NOT ARRIVE @ 230p! If you fly into Boston and want to take a 230p Ferry @ Woods Hole, give yourself time to LAND, collect your luggage [ if any ], FIND the bus terminal to get ON the bus, depart the Logan Airport and take an approx [2] TWO hour ride from Boston to Woods Hole, purchase your Pedestrian ticket, walk-on and settle in. In a perfect world you will want to physically be ON the Ferry @ 145p - 2p for your 230p departure. Please time all this out accordingly. if YOU drive TO THE FERRY @ Woods Hole & have a 230p reservation, PLEASE ARRIVE @ 1p to NOT give yourself a mini anxiety attack! IF you miss your ferry...you MAY have to request to be on the WaitList or PAY to change your ticket and risk yourself possibly being on the LAST Ferry out of Woods Hole WHICH may be AFTER 930PM! IF this happens... take a deep breath and look around to the local neighborhoods https://mytreehouselodge.com/woods-hole-falmouth/to visit shops, restaurants, eateries, museums, beaches, or see if you can get a Day Rate hotel room such as https://woodsholeinn.com/all-rooms/ or https://www.innonthesquare.com/
To map all this out, please contact Ariventures Consulting, the official travel partner for
Legacy Week on the Vineyard. Whether you are traveling solo, with family, or as part of
a group, Ariventures will ensure your journey is seamless from start to finish.
Accomodations
DO NOT SAY IN Martha's Vineyard... it's ON Marth's Vineyard. A good start is We Need A Vacation www.weneedavacation.com for accomodations! This site strictly focuses on Martha's Vineyard, Cape Cod, and Nantucket. When booking MV DO NOT Stay on the Mainland..... if you see Falmouth, Mashpee, or Woods Hole... those are towns on the mainland. You want to be ONLY on Martha's Vineyard! ALSO, I would NOT reccomend staying on Chappaquiddick Island https://share.google/OJmoPEXV47feQCMo8,! Chappaquiddick is a peninsula off the eastern end of Edgartown. Martha's Vineyard. Norton Point, a narrow barrier beach, connects Martha's Vineyard and Chappaquiddick between Katama and Wasque. You have to get to Edgartown and ride the Chappy ferry [appx. 5-10 min.], which is a tiny 3 car ferry. If you drive your own car it won't be a big deal. If you are on foot, it is about a 2-3 mile walk. https://chappyferry.com/chappaquiddick/explore-chappaquiddick/
Use 11 Circuit Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 as a point of reference for distance as far as your accommodations. You TYPICALLY do NOT want to be more than 15 min. driving from that address.
Here are towns to consider:
- Oak Bluffs [ you must say Oak BluffS..... NOT OakS Bluff ], East Chop, West Chop
- Vineyard Haven [ Tisbury, West Tisbury, West Chop ]
- Edgartown
Airport Code is MVY do NOT think Martha's Vineyard is Boston
Ask Carleen Cordwell <carleen168@gmail.com> for rental information as an additional resource 5083333078
www.mvy.com, VRBO, Airbnb, Booking.com, HometoGo.com
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https://www.youtube.com/live/AA1agTlzX64?si=R9DSVZLCNRocY1UB
Discover Legacy Week on the Vineyard
Celebrating HBCU Legacy on the Island
- HBCU Presidents, Dr. Reynold Verret [ Xavier University, Louisanna, Sheryl Wesley, Founder, Legacy Week on the Vineyard, and Dr. Rochelle Ford [ Dillard University ].
https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2024/07/25/celebrating-hbcu-legacy-island
Community
Fireside Chat: Brother’s, Y'all Alright? Cigars, Cocktails & Conversations about The Power of Place
The panel and discussion are designed to provide a holistic experience for Black Men to impact them to their core & give them tools & strategies they can implement to better their lives and those around them. It is our duty to create a space for Black Men to build community, legacy, health, and wealth.
WORKING [ relevant ] TOPICS:
- Relationships
- Sex
- Men's [ mental / physical ] Health
- Family Head [ family structure / Spirituality / finances ]
- Self Care / Love
- Pour Into You session - affirmation exercises
https://www.mvtimes.com/2024/08/14/comradery-in-the-community/
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MV 101: Know Before You Go!
Never Been to Martha's Vineyard? Join for a chit chat on the in's & out's of my 'Happy Place!'
Details
- Q&A forum
- How to Get to MV
- Where to Stay
- How to Get Around
- Solo Travelers
- What to Do
- Things to Do
- What to Say
- What to Wear
- For the Kids
https://events.eventnoire.com/e/2025s-mv-101-know-before-you-go-3
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