Rename Ceremony for Roxbury R&B Group New Edition in Boston Celebrates Their Achievements
In the heart of Boston, the city came together to celebrate one of its most beloved homegrown talents - the R&B group, New Edition. The event, the Essence HBCU Classic, was part of Mayor Wu's "For the Culture Week," a citywide initiative highlighting Black history and HBCU pride.
The football game, held at Harvard Stadium, drew around 12,000 people, according to Boston's Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, Segun Idowu. The crowd gathered not just to watch the matchup between Morehouse College and Johnson C. Smith University, but to celebrate the six extraordinarily talented Black men who made music history with New Edition.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley was among those in attendance, praising the group's musical success and cultural influence. Tehjia Kerr, a community member, stated that this weekend was important to show that Black Boston exists and to show love and support.
The street renaming ceremony took place on Saturday afternoon. A portion of a street in Roxbury, where most of the group was born and raised, was renamed "New Edition Way." Bobby Brown, a member of the group, thanked the crowd for its years of support.
Three fans expressed their appreciation for the group, with one stating that New Edition was a big part of their history and the soundtrack to their youth. Samantha Chaney, a multi-skilled journalist and reporter who joined WBZ-TV in September 2024, covered the event for Roxbury News.
Segun Idowu mentioned that they don't want to keep traveling to other cities for events like this, and they want to have them right at home in Boston. The large HBCU alumni network in Boston was highlighted as a reason for wanting to host events like the Essence HBCU Classic at home.
Mayor Wu of Boston declared the day "New Edition Day," adding to the celebratory atmosphere. As the city of Boston continues to honour its homegrown talents, the legacy of New Edition lives on.
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