Shattuck proposal sparks local backlash
In what has become a daily ritual, Rory Coffey threads his way through the wooded trails between the Shattuck Hospital site and the Williams Street entrance to Franklin Park, looking for the hypodermic needles that litter the encampments in the area..

Saundra Graham, political pioneer, 81
“We are here to demand that Harvard University give to the residents of the Riverside area free land so that we can build low-income housing for the poor people of Cambridgeport,” Saundra Graham, who was 28, declared to some applause. “We have been here longer than you’ll ever be here and we are not going to go because of you.

Many voice concern over O’Bryant move
Most of them said they worried about the lack of diversity, longer commute times for students and distance from nearby universities that support city students — if the O’Bryant moved from its current home on Malcolm X Boulevard to the far away site of the vacant West Roxbury Education Complex.

Residents object to transfer of ‘hand-me-down’ Green Line trains to Mattapan line
The transit agency 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. So far, two trolleys have been refurbished and are back in service, while work on the third trolley is underway, with plans to get it back on the rails this fall.

Mel Miller: civil rights leader and son of Roxbury
On June 22, we gathered to honor Mel Miller, the founder and owner of the Bay State Banner for more than 57 years. We gathered not only to celebrate him for his work as a businessman, but also to thank him for being one of Boston’s most effective civil rights leaders.

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Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick, Howard’s president, credited her with “moving the Howard University Law School rankings into the top 100 in the U.S. News & World Report, establishing the Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Center and driving applications to all-time highs…Her presence and impact will be truly missed on our beloved campus.

Bay State Banner among NAACP Freedom Fund award winners
(from left,) Ron Mitchell, Dr. Rufus Falk, Armani White, Nika Elugardo, Kendra Lara, Kim Janey, Tanisha Sullivan, Julia Mejia, Sheree Holmes, Russell Holmes, Ricardo Arroyo, Pamela Everhart..

Why supportive housing at the Shattuck is essential
Housing is a huge part of my life, both professionally and personally. My family owned a home that we lost as my father’s substance use disorder overwhelmed him. This experience informs and directs my investment in supportive housing and recovery services at the state-owned Shattuck campus in Jamaica Plain.

New law allows all immigrants to drive in Mass.
Under the Work and Family Mobility Act that passed in May 2022, all state qualified residents can obtain a driver’s license, regardless of their immigration status, as of that date. The arrival of the effective date of the legislation has generated excitement in immigrant communities.

NAACP previews national convention coming to Boston
“Each year, NAACP members, friends, and elected leaders gather at the convention in a shared space that has proven vital for our collective growth and advocacy,” said NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson.

Take Time Off This Summer, But Not From Your Finances
Many parents have to make plans for their younger children when they’re out of school. Summer day camps are a great option, but they can be costly. If you prefer to hire a summer babysitter or nanny to care for your children in your home, the costs can be similar depending on how many hours the caregiver works and their hourly rates.

Thank you Don West
Don’s images have always captured the spirit and character of the people, places and events that he covers. A dedicated newsman to the core, he likes to be where the action is — whether it be across the United States, in Latin America, Africa, China, Europe or the Middle East.

Gambling and sports: a deadly combination
The NFL claims that it has a firm policy in place regarding gambling. The Rodgers situation has produced more chatter about the problem. The NFL, like all the other major professional sports entities, wants the public to perceive the game as “clean.” Reality paints a different picture.

How smart is the Marcus Smart trade?
It was inevitable that the Boston Celtics would make some trade following their recent failure to win championship flag number 18. It was first reported that the C’s were going to trade recently acquired guard Malcolm Brogdon for Kristaps Porzingis which raised many eyebrows following his outstanding first season with the team.

BAMS Fest brings Black joy, music and culture to Franklin Park
The Boston Art & Music Soul Festival, or BAMS Fest, helped Bostonians celebrate Black Music Month by hosting its fifth annual event on June 22-24. This year’s multi-day festival included a new conference component called BAMS CONX (Connects) on June 22 at the Berklee Performance Center with panel discussions and opportunities for networking.

Charles River Jazz Festival returns for a third year
sweet notes of the saxophone will once again float downstream at the Charles River Jazz Festival, returning for a third year in Herter Park in Allston. The festival features a strong lineup of performers of color, including Braxton Cook, Michael Mayo, Farayi Malek and others.

‘The Blackening’
“The Blackening” follows a group of college friends who rent a cabin in the woods to celebrate Juneteenth. After the group’s arrival, drug-induced hilarity ensues, and the gang eventually gets locked in a room with a racist board game called “The Blackening.

Hazel Dukes awarded Spingarn Medal, NAACP’s highest honor
As the latest recipient of the Spingarn Medal, Dukes, 91, will join a who’s who in African American history so honored. She has been president of the New York State Conference of branches for two decades and currently serves on the NAACP’s board of directors and its executive committee.