In memoriam: Those we lost in 2023
A montage of campaign victory celebrations in Black Boston over the last 40 years would all capture ebullient candidates addressing happy supporters, but the images would also likely include the figure of Mukiya Baker-Gomez at the edge of the stage or in the background.

Historic wins, bitter divides: The year in Boston politics
At the dawn of 2023, Massachusetts politicians were celebrating the historic electoral victories of Maura Healey,.

A year marked by bold changes in education, business and community
Miller shepherded the paper since its founding in 1965, during the height of the civil rights movement. Through his tenure, he never relented in his support of the Black community.

Looking back on 2023
“The Embrace” sculpture honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King was unveiled on Boston Common..

“What an exciting first year for us at the Bay State Banner.”
“What an exciting first year for us at the Bay State Banner.”.

Looking back on the struggles and triumphs of our community in 2023
As Republican candidates campaign in nearby New Hampshire in preparation for the 2024 presidential contest, we leave 2023 fighting to hold on to hard-fought gains, including a woman’s right to reproductive freedom and Black students’ access to college.

Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss are warriors for the truth
It’s important to acknowledge the bravery and patriotism of the Black mother-daughter election day workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.

IN THE NEWS
Natalie Cort, the co-director of the Center for Multicultural & Global Mental Health and an associate professor in the clinical psychology department at William James College, has been named the 2023 Teacher of the Year by the Massachusetts Psychological Association.

Union momentum is strong heading into 2024
Through October, nearly 500,000 workers had taken the courageous step of going on strike this year, three times the number that did during the first 10 months of 2022.

The year in science: Challenges, breakthroughs and a quest to address diversity
Efforts to diversify the workforce in STEM — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in Massachusetts were widespread this year, as organizations across Greater Boston created or continued workforce development initiatives in areas such as biotechnology and health sciences.

The year in sports from Boston and beyond
I remember taking trips to New York City’s Times Square to see the ball and apple drop officially bringing in the new year. The freezing temperatures aside, the joy of being in a crowd of millions of people made me feel warm.

What are you doing New Year’s Eve?
It’s almost 2024, but celebrating the start of the new year doesn’t have to mean expensive bottle service and crowded, up-charged restaurants. These free New Year’s Eve outings are perfect for date night, family fun or a solo celebration of a fresh start.

The year in review: Boston’s 2023 Arts Scene
Boston’s arts scene, historically catering to an older, white audience, has been slowly but steadily making space for diverse artists and audiences. 2023 saw more music, theater, film, visual art and dance highlighting Black artists and art forms than any year in the last decade.

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