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Preserving Mandingo Culture in Boston

Join us in celebrating and supporting the Mandingo community's rich heritage and future.

About Nama Boston

Nama Boston is a non-profit dedicated to preserving Mandingo traditions and culture while addressing social and economic challenges in the Boston community.

A group of people dressed in traditional African attire gather together, with a man at the center smiling broadly. The clothing features vibrant patterns, and some women wear ornate head wraps. Ornamental beads and accessories are visible, suggesting a festive or ceremonial gathering.

A group of people dressed in traditional African attire gather together, with a man at the center smiling broadly. The clothing features vibrant patterns, and some women wear ornate head wraps. Ornamental beads and accessories are visible, suggesting a festive or ceremonial gathering.

A group of people are gathered outdoors, some kneeling, and others standing. One person in the foreground wears a black t-shirt with the text 'I love my HISTORY, I love my CULTURE, I love my PEOPLE, I love ME.' The atmosphere seems active, with visible signs being held by participants.

A group of people are gathered outdoors, some kneeling, and others standing. One person in the foreground wears a black t-shirt with the text 'I love my HISTORY, I love my CULTURE, I love my PEOPLE, I love ME.' The atmosphere seems active, with visible signs being held by participants.

A man stands in traditional attire, adorned with beads and wearing tribal makeup and a headdress. His expression is serious, and his hair is styled upward in a striking fashion. Other people in similar attire are blurred in the background, suggesting a cultural or festive gathering.

A man stands in traditional attire, adorned with beads and wearing tribal makeup and a headdress. His expression is serious, and his hair is styled upward in a striking fashion. Other people in similar attire are blurred in the background, suggesting a cultural or festive gathering.

Our Mission

We strive to empower the Mandingo community through culturally enriching programs, services, and events that foster connection, support, and growth in Boston.

Our Services

Explore our programs aimed at preserving Mandingo culture and empowering the community in Boston.

A group of people dressed in traditional Maasai attire, featuring red and white checkered patterns, are engaged in a cultural or ceremonial activity. Some individuals are holding sticks, and others are adorned with beadwork. The scene is lively with a backdrop of onlookers.

A group of people dressed in traditional Maasai attire, featuring red and white checkered patterns, are engaged in a cultural or ceremonial activity. Some individuals are holding sticks, and others are adorned with beadwork. The scene is lively with a backdrop of onlookers.

Cultural Preservation

Programs focused on preserving Mandingo traditions and cultural heritage in Boston.

Community Empowerment

Initiatives designed to address social and economic challenges within the Mandingo community.

Get Involved

Opportunities for community members to engage and support our mission and programs.

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A group of people dressed in traditional attire featuring vibrant reds, blues, and patterned fabrics. One individual, likely engaged in a cultural dance or ceremony, is holding a long stick and is adorned with intricate beadwork and hair decorations. The background showcases a natural setting with foliage under a partly cloudy sky.

Heritage

Explore the vibrant culture and traditions of the Mandingo people.

A lively, colorful group of people engaged in a cultural or religious event. The central figure is playing a traditional drum while others around him sing and dance passionately. The background features ornate, historical architecture.

A lively, colorful group of people engaged in a cultural or religious event. The central figure is playing a traditional drum while others around him sing and dance passionately. The background features ornate, historical architecture.

A group of people dressed in colorful traditional attire, with intricate beadwork and patterns, are gathered outdoors. Two women in the foreground are holding hands, wearing vibrant necklaces and robes with distinct cultural motifs. The background shows a group in similar attire, suggesting a community event.

A group of people dressed in colorful traditional attire, with intricate beadwork and patterns, are gathered outdoors. Two women in the foreground are holding hands, wearing vibrant necklaces and robes with distinct cultural motifs. The background shows a group in similar attire, suggesting a community event.

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Get in Touch

We welcome your inquiries and support for our mission.