Artist, activist Harry Belafonte passes
He put his career at risk by aligning himself closely with the civil rights movement in its nascent stages, making constant appearances at protests and quietly financing much of the organizational work led by his close friend Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Advocates request halt to low-income housing
“It wouldn’t affect any projects already underway,” she explained. But she added that before the city and developers make plans for the district’s remaining 150-250 properties and parcels of land, the district needs time to decide what it needs in addition to housing.

City Proposes Blue Hill Ave. lane reductions
Boston is soliciting resident input, asking everyone from Grove Hall to Mattapan Square to weigh in. Hosts of small meetings receive a $40 gift card. City planners are available in person at the Grove Hall Library Wednesday mornings..

Olmsted Green project promotes home ownership
When officials broke ground at The Preserve at Olmsted Green, a development focused on affordable home ownership in Mattapan, it marked the official start of the second project statewide to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding through MassHousing’s CommonWealth Builder Program.

Harry Belafonte: An artist committed to human rights
Harry Belafonte was more than a worldclass performer, winning multiple music awards. He was also a world-class human being like few others right from the start. His first album, “Calypso,” in 1956 was the first million-selling LP by a single artist. Straight out of the gate, his conscience, humanity and activism shined through.

Keith and Angela Motley honored with new residence hall in their name
UMass Boston Chancellor Emeritus Dr. J. Keith Motley and former first lady Angela Motley at the dedication of their new residence hall. Hundreds gathered to celebrate their commitment to providing on campus student housing..

IN THE NEWS
Governor Maura T. Healey has hired LaMar Cook as deputy director of her western Massachusetts office in Springfield, which serves as the primary liaison to the governor’s office for the region’s residents. She made the announcement at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s Beacon Hill Summit.

Adultification age bias
Adultification bias is a stereotype based on the ways in which adults perceive children and their childlike behavior. It’s rooted in anti-Black racism that goes back to chattel slavery — as enslaved Black children were used for their labor, often working in the field with no recreation or means of gaining an education.

Pearson and Hogg discuss gun reform at Harvard
Pearson, 28, briefly lived in Boston after graduating from Bowdoin College in 2017. He worked for Year Up, a nonprofit that provided young people free job training. He moved to Memphis at the start of the pandemic, but still virtually attends services at the Union United Methodist Church in the South End.

Five tips for becoming a first-time homeowner
is the largest financial undertaking for most Americans and a key to building generational wealth. It can provide a base of security, as building home equity provides you with more financial options in the future. For instance, home equity can be used to pay off debt, increase savings, start a business or invest for the future.

Start your own small business
The benefits to starting a small business are many and, in the digital age, getting started has never been more economical. Still, it’s a big leap. If you think you’re ready to pilot your own future, here are a few key tips from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Different Types of Small Businesses
If you’re considering starting a small business or are only interested in learning more about the industry, you should know about the different structures they follow. Educating yourself on all the facets of owning a small business can help you while you’re planning your launch.

Running a business is hard. You don’t have to go it alone.
In 2022, the Foundation for Business Equity (FBE) merged with Mill Cities Community Investments (MCCI). MCCI is a community development financial institution (CDFI) focused on providing innovative lending and financing solutions for businesses and homeowners.

Black Business Directory
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‘RESURGENCE’
The African American Master Artists-in-Residence Program (AAMARP) in affiliation with Northeastern University has been a collective workspace and community of some of Boston’s most renowned Black artists for nearly 50 years.

1918 themes in ‘Joy and Pandemic’ resonate
“Joy and Pandemic,” playing at The Huntington, centers on the 1918 flu pandemic, but it feels intimately familiar. Playwright Taylor Mac began this concept well before COVID-19 turned the world upside down, but the performance has only become more relevant in its wake.

Jazz great Kamasi Washington back in town
Kamasi Washington, Grammy and Emmy nominated saxophonist, instrumentalist and composer, will bring his talents to City Winery in Boston this month. His stop is part of a national tour at City Winery venues throughout the country; and it culminates in an appearance at the Newport Jazz Festival on August 4.

City of Cambridge expands income guarantee
Willis was one of 130 single parents randomly chosen in September 2021 to participate in the city’s experiment on what happens when you simply give money to low-income residents with no strings attached.