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For Mac Hudson, eating together is a traditional way of connecting to community. “It’s the African tradition from our communal existence,” said Hudson, founder of the equity organization AccessMA.
Boston Civic Symphony celebrates 100 years — brings annual …
Dec 12, 2024 · Banner Arts & Culture Sponsored by Cruz Companies. For Roxbury resident Philip Lima, there’s something extra special about holiday concerts.Among the spectators are children who bring an “infectious” joy to the event, and the performances draw people from all across town.
Public Health Commission looks to give a ‘Heads Up’ to teen …
Dec 12, 2024 · Black and Latinx students, female students and those in the LGBTQ+ community all reported feeling less close to people at school. Angelina Cao, another teen with the Boston Area Health Education Center, said that she thinks a lot of young people might be hesitant to talk about mental health topics, especially with older generations who they feel …
When your health insurance puts profits over your care we all lose
Dec 11, 2024 · T he brazen murder last week of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan sidewalk produced sympathy for the Minnesota-based executive and his family, elicited the usual concerns about gun violence and reinforced public fears about urban crime.. But the early-morning shooting by a gunman apparently lying in wait for Thompson at the entrance to a midtown hotel where he was scheduled to ...
Gloria Fox remembered at service in Roxbury
Dec 11, 2024 · Fox passed away Nov. 12. She began her career in community service as an organizer at the Whittier Street public housing development and was instrumental in the fight to prevent the planned extension of Interstate 95 through Lower Roxbury and other neighborhoods in the south of Boston.
Remembering Frankie Beverly – The Bay State Banner
Sep 18, 2024 · The world of entertainment has lost another important icon. Frankie Beverly, the lead singer and songwriter of the soul and funk band Maze has passed away.
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Seaport tree lighting — The Seaport is home to one of Boston’s largest trees. Hundreds gathered to watch the lighting last week. The evening included a special appearance from Betty the Yeti and The Gracenotes, a featured headlining band at …
Trump’s questionable cabinet choices – The Bay State Banner
Dec 11, 2024 · 1 John Eliot square, Roxbury, MA 02119 Phone: 617 261-4600 Ronald Mitchell Editor & Publisher
NFL and domestic violence in spotlight, again
Oct 9, 2024 · Banner Sports Sponsored by the Patriots Foundation. New England Patriots defensive back and team captain Jabrill Peppers was arrested on October 5, when Braintree police were summoned to his home following a distress call …
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Louis D. Brown Peace Institute’s 30th Anniversary Celebration — Suffolk Co. District Attorney Kevin Hayden; Clementina Chéry, founder, president and CEO of Louis D. Brown Peace Institute; Rachel Rodrigues, co-executive director of Louis D. Brown Peace Institute and Denella Clar pose for …