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What's new at The Bay State Banner Forum series examines racial wealth gapThe immense wealth gap between white households and households of color may seem like old news by now. A much-discussed 2015 Federal Reserve Bank of Boston report showed that the median net worth — assets minus debt — of the city’s white households was $247,500, while for black households it was just $8. Page 2 - no comments - 1,014 views  Proposal to sell McCormack school land raises questionsBack in April, when a Boston Public Schools official presented the Boston School Committee with a proposal to sell off a portion of the land adjacent to the McCormack Middle School in Dorchester, the plan was billed as a precursor to future public-private partnerships that could maximize public assets. Page 3 - no comments - 244 views   . Page 4 - no comments - 215 views  LETTERS TO THE EDITORpurchased a vacant parcel of land in an area which falls under Article 50 (Roxbury) development guidelines, then proceeded to disregard the guidelines in the design process, disregard community concerns and built support in City Hall with our elected representatives. Page 9 - no comments - 355 views  Medicine that MattersPHOTO: ROGER FARRINGTON Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s “Medicine that Matters” gala raised Over $1 Million May 21, 2018 at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. (L to R) BHCHP CEO Barry Bock, honorees Andrew Dreyfus and Mala Rafik, Reverend Liz Walker, Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley and Jennifer Eckersley. Page 9 - no comments - 303 views  Southern with a twistAfter closing Keith’s Place, she enrolled in Johnson and Wales University’s culinary arts program, learning the intricacies of cooking and food preparation. She went on to work as a recruiter for the school. Page 12 - no comments - 524 views  BIZ BITSTrue or false: You need to be wealthy to use a financial professional. It’s a common misconception, but in fact there are financial professionals that can help at various stages in life, whether you’re just starting out or nearing retirement. It can be a huge benefit to sit down with one to discuss options, investments, savings and retirement. Page 12 - no comments - 166 views  Infrastructure jobs — and where to find themConstruction jobs have nearly recovered to pre-recession levels. But there are two key differences between then and now: Most of the jobs available are for largescale infrastructure projects and, more importantly, there is a dire shortage of available labor to fill these roles. Page 13 - no comments - 996 views  The Roxbury International Film Festival turns 20The Roxbury International Film Festival celebrates 20 years of amplifying filmmakers of color this month. Independent films telling the stories of unrepresented groups will be screened June 20–30 at the Museum of Fine Arts, the Haley House Bakery Café and Hibernian Hall in Dudley Square. Page 15 - no comments - 1,021 views 
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