WE ARE 
THE TIMOTHY SMITH NETWORK

We are a non-profit community-based organization serving the residents of the Greater Roxbury Area


MISSION-FOCUSED

The Timothy Smith Network (TSN) empowers organizations and individuals to effectively access and use cutting-edge technology in the exploding digital economy. As a nonprofit organization, TSN seeks to bridge the digital divide by creating opportunities for people of all ages to access technology and technology education with the goal of preparing them for higher education and futures in today’s 21st century tech-driven workforce.

Highlights of the Boston Design Academy (BDA) Summer Program 2024

This summer, at Roxbury Community College, BPS high school students enjoyed the incredible opportunity to participate in the Boston Design Academy (BDA) Summer Internship, a 6-week paid internship that aims to empower and inspire the next generation of innovators in the city. These future innovators were able to select from three distinct and exciting programs: Elevating Agricultural Technology (EAT), Tech Your Health (TYH), and Digital Design Intensive (DDI).

Orientation Day

BDA students in class

Students on field trips

Showcase Day 1 & 2

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
WORKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We provide technology and programs to help community organizations in the Greater Roxbury Area.

YOU CAN HELP US

Together, we can build communities and bridge that digital divide that keep Black and Brown people from assessing the tools they need to advance in this digital world. Join us.

Learn more about the disparities in Black and Brown communities & why our cause is needed.

You make our programs possible & your support is helping these communities.

Use your voice to help us provide communities with tools to help them reach their potential.

HOW WE WORK

Our community partners share our vision and values.

Community

Our community is defined as those from underrepresented racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds in the Greater Roxbury area, who are affected by technology and educational disparities.

Credibility

Our staff is dedicated to delivering the best in all we do by utilizing our passion and experience to inspire through teaching and training, being continuous learners, and demonstrating social responsibility to deliver the best.

Commitment

Our mission is to bridge the digital divide.  To that end, we are committed to putting our community first through continuous learning programs and initiatives that empower and enhance their technical skills comprehension and aptitude.

HIGHLIGHTS & INSPIRATION

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Hey TSN Fam! As we continue to celebrate the contributions of our veterans, we take a moment to congratulate BG Yvonne Cagle for her outstanding contributions and commitment to service and knowledge. Promoted to the rank of Brigadier General earlier this month, BG(R) Cagle served in US Air Force as a flight surgeon before being selected as an Astronaut in 1996, and retiring in 2008. Read more about BG(R) Cagle, and join us in congratulating her for her accomplishments, as well as thanking her for her service! #LocalPower #unlimitedpossibilities ... See MoreSee Less
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7 days ago

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Hey TSN Fam!Did you hear the news? Maryland native and wide celebrated abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, was posthumously promoted to the rank of Brigadier General this week in a Veterans Day ceremony. Read more about it below! #LocalPower #unlimitedpossibilities ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Veterans Day to all who have served! United States Army US Navy US Air And Space Force @usmc ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Hey TSN Fam!As Meta rolls out its new smart glasses, new concerns around doxing are rising, and it may be worse than we all think. Two Harvard University students were able to hack a pair of smart glasses and, using AI to scour open source information, dox people in real time. Videos posted online to different social media sites showed the students using the glasses in the open. They were able to simply look at a person, and pull public information such as addresses, work and family information, and other details while still speaking. The students declined to post their source code, and simply wanted to raise awareness about the dangers posed by such technology. Swipe through to read more about the experiment, and comment below to let us know what you think.Later fam 👋🏾 #LocalPower #unlimitedpossibilities ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Hey TSN Fam!There’s a scary new cyber-crime on the rise that you should be on the lookout for. It’s called Doxing, and it’s not just a ghost story! This practice can see your personal information hacked and posted online, sometimes for ransom, sometimes for purposes of harassment! Beware! Stay tuned for more info on how to keep yourself safe!!Happy Halloween!!#laterfam #happyhalloween #localpower #unlimitedpossiblities ... See MoreSee Less
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Hey TSN Fam!This week, we want to share with you about this amazing MIT alum who is combining dance and STEM to inspire young women across the country! Meet Yamilee Toussaint, an engineer, teacher, and founder of STEM From Dance. After starting her degree program and finding herself one of only a few women, Toussaint started looking for ways to inspire young women to join the STEM field. Toussaint is also nominated as a 2024 CNN Hero! Read more about her program, and what led to its inception! MIT STEM From Dance AFROTECH Boston.com #LocalPower #unlimitedpossibilities ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Hey TSN Fam,Please join us as we hold space for International Indigenous People’s Day. This holiday honors the history, cultures, and contributions of Native Americans and Latinos, while recognizing the harms caused by colonization. We encourage everyone to take time to learn more about this holiday and its importance to our culture and way of life. Later Fam!#localpower #unlimitedpossibilities #indigenouspeoplesday ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Hey TSN Fam,If you’re a fan of VR then this is for you! @meta just announced #orion , it’s newest and most advanced pair of smart glasses. The demos of what these glasses are capable of are a little mind blowing. Swipe through the slides to learn more about Meta’s newest feat, and let us know what you think. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Heads up TSN Fam! On October 22, the STEM in Full Color Expo will be happening at Southline Boston! We’re calling on everyone with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math to come and listen to inspiring stories, participate in hands on activities, and connect with others who share your passions! Register by scanning the QR Code! We look forward to seeing you there! Special thanks to @massbio_ @bioversityma @labcentral.ignite for creating this event!Later fam! #localpower #unlimitedpossibilities ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Hey TSN Fam!We are excited to announce that one of our TSN alumni @joel.beckles has been published in The Journal of Chemical Physics! Congratulations on your accomplishment Joel! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Hey TSN Fam, if you haven’t heard, @afro.tech is happening soon, and we’re super excited! If you haven’t heard of Afrotech, take a look at what kinds of things you can expect. Who know, maybe we’ll see you there! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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Hey TSN Fam, Check out this hot take on rideshare companies pay tactics! Independent researchers and drivers have been looking at the new way ride share and delivery apps pay their contractors, and it’s causing controversy. Using their new “upfront fare” policies, companies are claiming better pay for drivers. Drivers are saying that’s not the case, and they’ve seen wages go down since a peak during the pandemic. Read more and share your thoughts below! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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There are reports that @bankofamerica is experiencing an outage! Let us know if you’re experiencing this outage, and we will update you as more information becomes available! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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Applications for the Franklin Cummings Tech Renewable Energy Bootcamp are almost closed! The program starts October 7, so there’s still time to apply to this program for Boston students. The course is worth three college credits, or $2,100! Apply today! @franklincummingstech ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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Hey TSN Fam,Let’s talk robots! If you’ve ever owned a PlayStation, you know the name @sony. The company is expanding from its wide range of consumer personal electronics and computers into the surgical robot market. A video released earlier this year features a demonstration of the surgical assistant being used to stitch a cut on a kernel of corn! The team behind the device hopes that it will be used to operate on sensitive systems such as nerves and blood vessels. Read more about how this game changing robot is being developed, and let us know what you think! ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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3 months ago

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From the first day of Orientation, all the way to presentation day, each of our interns worked hard to create working prototypes, models, or games for presentation day! We appreciate everyone who shared their facilities, their time, experience, and their stories with our interns and scholars to help make #bostondesignacademy what it was this summer! #LocalPower#unlimitedpossibilities Roxbury Community College @southendtechnologycenter Portal Innovations Franklin Cummings Tech @bioversityma ... See MoreSee Less
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3 months ago

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Duke University has ended a long time minority scholarship in response to the recent Supreme Court ruling. Let us know what you think about this in the comments below!👇 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 months ago

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If you're still curious about what caused the global IT outage last month, TSN has the scoop!A global IT security company called Crowdstrike released an update to their highly utilized security software. An error with the software caused a problem with the Microsoft Windows Operating System (Windows OS), and crashed computers around the globe! The outage, which took some companies nearly a week to fully recover from, is estimated to have cost over $5 Billion Dollars. Officials from Crowdstrike will testify in front of Congress soon to explain what happened, and how it can be prevented for the future. Stay tuned for more from the Timothy Smith Network! ... See MoreSee Less
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4 months ago

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We’ve kicked off another year of the Boston Design Academy! Special thanks to @laidlaw_foundation @bowiestateuniversity @seeroxburycc for their partnership as we help to train and empower the next generation of STEAM students, creators, and doers! #LocalPower #unlimitedpossibilities ... See MoreSee Less
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5 months ago

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Hello TSN fam! We got mail 💌📬 We were honored to support the Central Boston Elder Services with a Tech Grant to continue our mission to bridge the digital divide by creating opportunities for people of all ages to access technology education. Check out their computer lab and business class! Visit timothysmithnetwork.org to learn more about our initiatives. #newtechnology #timothysmithnetwork #digitaldivide #bostonma #Roxbury #community ... See MoreSee Less
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Hello TSN Fam! As a nonprofit organization, we seek to bridge the digital divide by creating opportunities for people of all ages to access technology and technology education. This is why our Veterans Literacy Program is important to us. To learn more about our programs visit timothysmithnetwork.org to stay up to date! Help us congratulate our Veterans on graduating! 🎉#veterans #DigitalLiteracy #graduation ... See MoreSee Less
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5 months ago

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Happy Juneteenth TSN Fam! 💛❤️💚 #Juneteenth #juneteenthcelebration #history ... See MoreSee Less
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5 months ago

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More of our graduating Veterans from the Veterans Digital Literacy Program led by Amanda Abdul-Jabbaar, our Technical Trainer/ IT Support. ✨🎓 #veterans #DigitalLiteracy #tech #bostonma #Roxbury #timothysmithnetwork #graduation ... See MoreSee Less
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5 months ago

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Hello TSN Fam! Congratulations to our Veterans for graduating the Veterans Digital Literacy Program led by Amanda Abdul-Jabbaar, our Technical Trainer/ IT Support. ✨🎓 Stay tuned for more photos featuring our graduates. We want to send a huge thank you to Comcast (Comcast ) for their support of the program. #veterans #DigitalLiteracy #tech #bostonma #Roxbury #timothysmithnetwork #graduation ... See MoreSee Less
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6 months ago

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Happy Wednesday TSN Fam! Let’s delve into the realm of experiential learning beyond the classroom.Field trips provide STEM students with invaluable exposure to real-world applications of their studies, fostering skills such as problem-solving and collaboration. This hands-on approach inspires curiosity and passion for STEM subjects, nurturing a deeper understanding and appreciation for the sciences. That’s why programs like our Boston Design Academy are so important, as they allow students to learn in class while also being exposed to the city’s diverse environments and professionals in the field.#STEMeducation #RealWorldLearning #HandsOnExperience #BostonDesignAcademy ... See MoreSee Less
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6 months ago

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STEM education is crucial for fostering innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in today’s rapidly evolving world. During our Boston Design Academy program, students are empowered through hands-on projects, cutting-edge technology, and mentorship to become the next generation of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math. Applications for this summer’s BDA program are currently closed, but we would love for you to enroll next year. To learn more about our BDA program, visit timothysmithnetwork.org. #STEMEducation #BostonDesignAcademy #TimothySmithNetwork #RoxburyMA #Innovation #FutureLeaders #HandsOnLearning #TechEducation #STEM ... See MoreSee Less
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6 months ago

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Hello TSN Fam! Last summer, we were fortunate to have Peter Cullen @itspetercullen, the iconic voice of Optimus Prime in the Transformers series, join us as a guest speaker. Our Boston Design Academy program 2024 will be happening soon. Stay tuned to see who we bring in next! #bdaprogram #timothysmithnetwork #bostonma #Roxbury #guestspeaker #2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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6 months ago

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What an amazing summer we had last year. We can’t wait to see what this year’s scholar have in store. In the meantime, let’s reminisce! What happened? Last summer, at Roxbury Community College, BPS (@bostonschools ) high school students enjoyed the incredible opportunity to participate in the Boston Design Academy (BDA) Summer Internship, a 6 week paid internship that aims to empower and inspire the next generation of innovators in the city. These future innovators were able to select from 3 distinct and exciting programs: Elevating Agricultural Technology (EAT), Tech Your Health (TYH), and Digital Design Intensive (DDI).#summer #timothysmithnetwork #bostondesign #bostonpublicschools #scholars #innovators ... See MoreSee Less
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Alumni Mentorship Pathway (AMP) Students Saturdays Meet Up ✨ What is AMP? The objective of the Boston Design Academy (BDA) Alumni Mentorship Pathway (AMP) is to empower and encourage students to further develop the prototype they designed during the prior BDA summer program they participated in. AMP mentees will benefit from technical support, supplemental design build tools, and research guidance relevant to the mentees’ product designand business development/management interest. The goal is to further inspire the mentees’ critical thinking, problem solving, creativity abilities, and technology development skills.#mentorship #pathway #techstudents #bostondesign #timothysmithnetwork #roxbury ... See MoreSee Less
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6 months ago

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Happy Friday TSN Fam! It’s time for another newsworthy. 🗞️🗞️🗞️ Have you heard of Healthy Roots Dolls? (@healthyrootsdolls) "Healthy Roots Dolls go beyond just painting a doll brown. They create an educational play experience with curl care." Swipe to learn more about the creator and her initiative! #newsworthy #timothysmithnetwork #healthyroots #dolls ... See MoreSee Less
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6 months ago

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Hello TSN Fam! Check out these photos from our current Veterans Digital Literacy Program led by Amanda Abdul-Jabbaar, our Technical Trainer/ IT Support. ✨#veterans #DigitalLiteracy #tech ... See MoreSee Less
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6 months ago

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🗞️🗞️🗞️History in the Making. Hello TSN Fam, Meet Founders of Black Women Talk Tech. Swipe to learn more about their initiative! #blackwomenintech #founders #TechTalk ... See MoreSee Less
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6 months ago

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🗞️TSN NEWSWORTHY🗞️ Happy Friday TSN fam! You may remember Alena McQuarter (Alena Analeigh McQuarter ) from our spotlight 2 years ago. We are so excited to share this update! Swipe to learn more. 💛#TechNewsUpdate #newsworthy ... See MoreSee Less
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6 months ago

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🗞️TSN NEWSWORTHY🗞️ Marques Brownlee (@mkbhd )is finally launching his own products after becoming the Chief Creative Partner at Ridge, a multi-million dollar accessories company. Swipe to learn more! #marquesbrownlee #techtalk #creativepartner #techproducts ... See MoreSee Less
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7 months ago

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Happy Monday TSN Fam! We’re starting off the week with a TSN Spotlight. ✨ Meet Ellen Ochoa, an engineer, veteran astronaut, and the first Hispanic director of the Johnson Space Center. Swipe to learn more! #space #engineer #veteran #astronaut ... See MoreSee Less
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7 months ago

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🗞️TSN NEWSWORTHY🗞️ Meet Gabriela Farfan, the Smithsonian’s New Curator of Gems & Minerals. As a Chilean American, Farfan knew early only that Latinas in science were rare. This awareness along with her early research experience at the nanogeosciences lab fueled her passion and motivated her to persist. Swipe to learn more! #latinasinstem #newsworthy #smithsonian #curator #gems #minerals ... See MoreSee Less
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7 months ago

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🗞️TSN NEWSWORTHY🗞️ Brandon Nicholson Founder of the Hidden Genius Project is Transforming Lives Through Tech. Swipe to learn more about his initiative! #newsworthy #timothysmithnetwork #hiddengeniusproject ... See MoreSee Less
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7 months ago

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Applications for Boston Design Academy are now closed. Thank you to all who applied! Stay tuned for updates and exciting opportunities ahead! ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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7 months ago

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🚨WE’RE HIRING! This summer, high school students, who are residents of Boston, are invited to participate in the Boston Design Academy (BDA) Summer program, a 6-week paid internship that aims to empower and inspire the next generation of innovators in the city.Swipe to learn more about our 3 programs: Tech Your Health, Elevating Agricultural Technology, and Digital Design Intensive. In addition, starting this summer 2024, E.A.T. students who complete all modules of the program will earn credits towards an AS Concentration in Mechatronics Technology at Franklin Cummings Institute of Tech. You don’t want to miss it!•Visit the forms link to apply! #bostondesign #bostonstudents #summer #internship #techlovers ... See MoreSee Less
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7 months ago

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🗞️TSN NEWSWORTHY🗞️ Kobie Fuller, A General Partner At Upfront Ventures, Introduces His Latest Project — An AI Chatbot That Highlights Black Inventors. Swipe to learn more! #BlackInventors #blackhistory #artificialintelligence #techlife ... See MoreSee Less
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7 months ago

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🗞️TSN NEWSWORTHY🗞️ Ed Dwight, The First Black Astronaut Candidate In The US, Will Be In The Crew For Blue Origin’s New Shepard-25 Space Mission! Swipe to learn more. 🛰️#newsupdate #timothysmithnetwork #blackastronauts #space #mission #2024 ... See MoreSee Less
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8 months ago

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🍎🍊🥑 Hello TSN Fam!We’re offering many programs this summer. Did you know about TYH? TECH YOUR HEALTH (TYH) ‘s robust curriculum is structured to give students background information regarding health and fitness technologies, teach product design concepts, interact with community organizations, engage professionals, and help guide students explore higher education and career paths.Scan the QR code or visit the forms link to apply NOW! You don’t want to miss this exciting opportunity. #techlovers #healthyliving #summer #timothysmithnetwork #boston #highschoolers ... See MoreSee Less
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8 months ago

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🗞️TSN NEWSWORTHY🗞️✨ Hello TSN fam, we are saddened by the loss of Sarah-Ann Shaw. Today, we’d like to honor her contributions. Swipe to learn more! Sarah-Ann Shaw (November 6, 1933 – March 21, 2024) was a journalist and television reporter with WBZ-TV from 1969 to 2000. She was best known as the first female African-American reporter to be televised in Boston. Shaw was also known for her presence in civil rights movements and as a volunteer in education programs. Her recognition was widespread, including awards from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Rosie’s Place, the Museum of Afro-American History, and Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD).#sarahannshaw #tvreporter #journalist #blackinstem #blackhistory ... See MoreSee Less
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