Originally named Rocksberry for its rocky soil and the resources the land had to offer; Roxbury is full of history and was home to major populations of Irish, Latvian and Jewish communities in the early 1900s. In the 1960s, a prominent black community began to form in Nubian Square. As a result, Roxbury has a rich past and present in Boston. Residents are passionate about their home turf and cultural institutions in the community. Read More