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Boston holds hearings on how to spend opioid settlement money
Mass and Cass crisis, pregnant women, children of addicted cited as priorities
Probation initiatives prioritize mental health
Improved text messaging system helps people get to court on time
City invests $18.7m in summer jobs for youth
12,000 teens apply to jobs program, double that of last year
Free school lunches on the menu this fall
A pandemic-era relief effort will soon become the new norm in Massachusetts after Gov. Maura Healey signed a $56 billion state budget into law last week.
Boston Black news anchors’ natural hair a show of cultural pride
Crown Act legislation plays vital role in hairstyle choice
Paige Academy founders retiring after 48 years
Angela and Joe Cook have spent the last 48 years educating children up to sixth grade at Paige Academy, a Roxbury private school based on African educational values.
Effort to end life without parole in Mass. gets hearing
Life without parole sentences perpetuate the cycle of “generational poverty, violence and trauma” and must end, declared state Sen. Liz Miranda.
Experts decry move to eliminate advanced math in middle school
Harms Black and Latino students long term, they say.
NAACP resolution addresses hair relaxer cancer risk
The resolution comes after a recent study linked these products to a higher risk of uterine cancer,.
High maternal morbidity rate remains a deep concern for Black women
Rate of death more than doubled white women’s over the past decade, state study says
City grants boost Black businesses
They are the first recipients of the city’s grant program called Supporting Pandemic Affected Community Enterprises (SPACE).
Boston joins 30×30 initiative to hire more female police officers
The BPD announced that it has joined the 30×30 Initiative, a commitment to have women make up 30% of sworn recruits by 2030.
Boston Latin Academy, Girls’ Latin alumni clash over membership in group
Former graduates of Boston Latin Academy and its predecessor, Girls’ Latin School, have filed a legal action with the Supreme Judicial Court.
Free swim program aims to keep kids safe, close disparities
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the free swim lessons for children ages 3 to 12 beginning this summer as part of the city’s Swim Safe Boston initiative.
Historian finds her ancestor, Civil War soldier, in Lenox, Mass. cemetery
Great-great grandfather served in Mass. 54th regiment
Residents voice concern over White Stadium proposal
Boston Unity Soccer Partners recently proposed investing $30 million to fully renovate the stadium into the home of a National Women’s Soccer League team in time for its 2026 season.
Some see opportunity in Madison Park-only complex
Residents hopeful that change will bring new innovations
Black borrowers, leaders react to Supreme Court’s student debt relief rejection
The Supreme Court’s decision last week to strike down President Biden’s signature student loan forgiveness plan will disproportionately impact Black borrowers,
Residents object to transfer of ‘hand-me-down’ Green Line trains to Mattapan line
The MBTA is spending $12.2 million to refurbish the existing trolleys on the Mattapan line until they can be replaced with light rail vehicles formerly operated on the Green Line
NAACP previews national convention coming to Boston
The NAACP came to Roxbury to give a preview of its upcoming national convention in Boston next month.
Advocates request TPS for African migrants
Rights organizations lobby Congress and Biden for change
Many voice concern over O’Bryant move to West Roxbury
Lack of diversity, longer commutes and distance from city support cited.
Faith leaders host walks to address community violence
Faith leaders in Dorchester and Mattapan are holding community walks throughout the summer as part of Mayor Michelle Wu’s plan to reduce community violence on a block-by-block level.
Activists call for increase in participatory budget
Push for $40 million falls short in Boston City Council votes
New documentary highlights attempts to increase diversity in MLB
The two-part documentary — called “New Wave: Baseball’s Next Generation” — follows four high school baseball players as they navigate the 2022 MLB draft.
Teachers union pushes against MCAS as school exit exam
More than 100 people attended the MTA’s virtual forum on June 5 to discuss the benefits of the legislation, called the Thrive Act.
Candidates of color join large field in R.I. congressional race
More than a dozen Democratic candidates have entered the special election race for the Rhode Island congressional seat.
Black Market in Nubian Sq. hosts 3rd annual Buy the Block Party
The event commemorated the legacy of hip-hop artist and Roxbury native Keith Edward Elam, also known as Guru
Boston awards grants to expand legal services to immigrants
The city has awarded more than $700,000 in grants to 15 nonprofits in Boston to provide additional legal services to immigrants.
1866 Action Fund working to elect more Black ‘down-ballot’ candidates in Mass.
Reynolds Douglass Graves is hoping to help elect more Black Democratic candidates to local government offices in Massachusetts.
9th District candidate shares campaign vision
John Moran is the presumptive new state representative for the 9th Suffolk district based in the South End.
Only candidate of color leaves South End race
Amparo “Chary” Ortiz has announced she is suspending her campaign for the State House seat.
Scores turn out for MBTA job fair held in Mattapan
The MBTA is looking to fill job openings for all levels, from upper-level management to entry-level positions.
Representative Pearson and David Hogg discuss gun reform at Harvard
State Rep. Justin Pearson returned to the Boston area last week to participate in a Harvard forum on democracy, race and gun violence.
Black Men’s Task Force calls for change
Group proposes new legislative platform for empowerment
Candidates line up for 9th Suffolk special election
Three have opened campaign accounts for May 2 primary
