Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh at Summer of X Block Party 2025

Boston Showed Up at the 2025 Summer of X Block Party

writing, photos and video by JBThe 5th annual Summer of X Block Party was nothing short of amazing this time around. Hosted by Black Market’s very own Kia & Chris Grant, the party collectively brought hundreds of Bostonians, and some out of town folks as well, to Nubian Square on Washington St, in Roxbury, MA….

Dr. Charmain Jackman and Mo Wilks

Dr. Charmain Jackman visits Studio 8-8-9.

written by Mo Wilks videography plus editing by JB We’re in BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a time to acknowledge the specific mental health needs of these communities, which are often overlooked. My guest is author a practitioner Charmain Jackman, PHD. She is a Harvard trained psychologist with over 20+ years of service…

Deejay Dex talks about all things Boston

Deejay Dex talks about all things Boston

Boston Native Deejay Dex is a seasoned DJ with over 20 years of experience. In this interview, he discusses how he got into DJing, what inspires him, and shares what people can expect at the annual Block Party, where he’ll be DJing and sharing the stage with hip-hop legends like Doug E. Fresh and Slick…

Alison Hinds ERS+ cover photo

Soca Queen Alison Hinds talks with ERS+’s DJ Mo Wilks

Big Ups to Queen of Soca @alisonhinds for sharing a few minutes to interview with ERS+ @ersplus88.9 inside Studio 8-8-9 before she took the stage at @bostonjerkfest . The festival, now in it’s 12th season, happens July 11 and 12 at the Harvard Athletic Complex, 145 North Harvard Street, Boston, MA 02134 #rollitgal #queenofsoca #alisonhinds #AlisonHinds❤️ #faluma23m

Soul Singer Omar talks with ERS+’s DJ Mo Wilks

Soul Singer Omar talks with ERS+’s DJ Mo Wilks

Soul singer Omar chatted with WERS’ Secret Spot host, Mo Wilks, inside Studio 8-8-9 ahead of his performance at Boston’s City Winery, Monday, July 14th. Omar, originally from the UK shared some insight about his 40 year career which is kissed by star-studded collaborations like Erykah Badu, Estelle, and Stevie Wonder. Hear about what influenced…

Nas Photo for WERSPLus article v2 credit Hillary Scott

Nas Plus The Boston Pops Perform at Tanglewood

Hip hop legend – and arguably the best storyteller in the game – Nasir Jones aka Nas, and the Boston Pops brought an unforgettable performance this past Friday June 27, 2025, at Tanglewood, located in Western Massachusetts (That two-hour drive from Boston was well worth it). Boston Pop Orchestra’s pristine and elegant sound mixed with…

RoxFilm shorts filmmakers at Hibernian Hall

2025 Roxbury Film Festival: Short Film Reviews

The 2025 Roxbury International Film Festival , which runs June 19 – 27, was live and in motion at Hibernian Hall in Boston, MA, near Nubian Square on Sunday June 22, 2025. There were four films that were being screened this evening. Each film had a potent message to it about staying hopeful, surviving traumatic…

ERS + Eric Tabb Interview

Men’s Health PLUS more! ERS+ looks out for you this June Pt. 2

ERS+ Urban Coordinator James Barnes sat down with the Educator League’s founder and CEO, Eric Tabb. Eric Tabb is a spearhead in Boston’s Roxbury community. He’s the school leader at Boston Prep Charter School, and the founder and CEO of The Educator League. To learn more about the Educator’s League click here: https://educatorleague.com/ You can…

Sonia-and-Mo-Wilks

Men’s Health PLUS more! ERS+ looks out for you this June Pt. 1

ERS+ – Boston’s Black Experience, 88.9FM HD2 / wersplus.org, sat down with Psychotherapist Sonia Erlich. She is the Deputy Director for Workforce Development and Clinical Training for TEAM UP. Mo Wilks and Sonia discuss positive ways to process and check in with yourself to deal with stress. These simple tools can be used on the…