Black candidates lose in three major Mass. mayoral races
Despite losing, King’s concession speech on election night celebrated the seats he did win. As the second highest vote-getter, he will continue to serve on the city council and will also act as its vice chair, effectively the city’s vice mayor, starting in January.

Protesters press for Gaza ceasefire; Biden, Congress back Israeli response
Fatema Ahmed wanted desperately to talk to Sen. Elizabeth Warren about Israel’s war in Gaza. On Nov. 6, while Warren was speaking in Boston’s City Hall at a news conference on student debt,...

How Brockton’s budget woes began
Pursuing what were expected to be long-term savings, the city made an investment that represented an aggressive prepayment of obligations that aren’t due until 2040.

Gabe Amo is Rhode Island’s first Black elected US rep.
Amo, a 35-year-old son of West African immigrants, defeated his Republican opponent, Gerry Leonard, in the race to represent the First Congressional District.

Progressives triumph in council election, but activists wary of Wu’s policy shifts
But behind those low turnout numbers on Nov. 7 was a quiet battle for the soul of the city, with a group of conservative business owners ponying up $320,000 to Forward Boston, an independent expenditure political action committee that backed five right-leaning candidates.

“If they spent their money here, we could hire another employee.”
“If they spent their money here, we could hire another employee.”.

Why ‘Buy Black’ for the holidays matters
As the holiday season approaches, I want to take the time to remind our Black community to buy products made by people of color, and to buy them from stores owned by Black people in your community.

Local Haitian community must step up to help new migrants
On Aug. 8, Governor Maura Healey declared a state of emergency, calling for additional funds for shelter, streamlined work authorizations and other services to support newly arrived migrant families, including Haitians.

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Washington is in his seventh year of teaching and his fourth at Hastings Elementary. He works to create a supportive classroom community where students know each other, handle conflicts constructively and feel comfortable enough to participate and take risks.

Boston’s Black political bench needs rebuilding
One can say she single handedly rescued progressivism, which had come under attack on the Council following a contentious redistricting debacle that pitted its more liberal, interracial wing against its more moderate, white bloc, sparking an unsavory and disruptive racial dynamic.

Building community with garden beds and soup
A white picket fence denotes the boundary of the urban oasis on Thornton Street in Roxbury. It’s an image that usually calls up the idea of middle-class suburban life, the individuality of the American dream.

New study of genetic testing in infants seeks more diversity
The study, called BabySeq — referring to sequencing of a baby’s genome, or the entire set of genetic instructions that make them up — is the second version of the study.

Mattapan Patriots 14U team heading to the national championships
The teams have had their ups and downs. Since Brunache took charge four years ago, the teams have seen a remarkable turnaround. For instance, the 10U team’s record improved from 1-7 to 7-3 in 2021, he said.

A birthday wish for Jacob Cofield
I have known Jacob Cofield since the day he was born. I watched him grow from a gangly, high-energy man-child to the strapping 6-foot-9 young man he is today.

Keep your dollars close to home this holiday season
When you shop local, you are directly supporting the hard work and creativity of people in your community. By building relationships with local producers, you can learn more about their craft, their stories and the values they uphold.

L’MERCHIE FRAZIER IN CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST Ekua Holmes
This is the sixth in a weekly series presenting highlights of conversations between leading Black visual artists in New England.

‘Faith Ringgold: Freedom to Say What I Please’
Renowned American artist, author and activist Faith Ringgold, 93, has been from the start unstoppable.

Tyler Perry’s journey from rags to riches chronicled in documentary ‘Maxine’s Baby’
Few people know what it’s like to acquire an asset from the United States Army, but Tyler Perry does. The former Fort McPherson military base is the current site of Tyler Perry Studios, a 330-acre film studio lot in Atlanta.

Roxbury Concert Series brings live music to BPL in Nubian Sq.
If you’ve heard the strains of a classical violin or the soulful riffs of a saxophone wafting down the halls of the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library in Nubian Square, you may have been enjoying the Roxbury Concert Series without even realizing it.

Aquarium photo exhibit promotes access to Boston’s waterfront
Growing up in Dorchester, Maria Lyons said she had limited access to nature. Her family went to the handful of small beaches in the area, spent time at the Franklin Park Zoo and public parks, but had few options beyond that.