At Tenean Beach, city, state pull from nature’s toolbox to address coastal flood paths
In the city’s Climate Ready Dorchester plan, released in 2020, plans to address coastal resilience at the beach were designated a “near-term catalytic project” — functionally meaning it’s a high priority for the city to address, to keep flooding from entering more inland neighborhoods.

Roxbury Community College celebrates its 50th anniversary
In its more than 50 years of existence, Roxbury Community College has established itself as an institution dedicated to providing quality education to its community.

City Hall backs off plans to move O’Bryant School
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has backed off from plans to move the O’Bryant School from the heart of the Black community to West Roxbury, meaning that the city’s premiere academy of science and mathematics will remain, at least for now, on Malcolm X Boulevard in Roxbury.

Healey says no National Guard for Brockton HS
Gov. Maura Healey rejected calls this week to deploy National Guard troops to patrol the hallways of troubled Brockton High School where assaults, threats and drug use have mounted after staffing cuts and teacher absences.

Scams Can Happen to Anyone
Fraud cases are unfortunately becoming more prevalent, and more sophisticated. In fact, the FTC revealed that 3.5 million people reported being a victim of fraud or identity theft in 2020, an increase of more than 1.5 million from the previous year.

Wisconsin case shows the importance of voting March 5th
No election season is complete without appeals to exercise your constitutional right to vote. That includes making your voice heard in next week’s March 5 presidential primary in Massachusetts, one of 15 states casting ballots on Super Tuesday.

“Listen brother, this year more than ever, every vote counts.”
“Listen brother, this year more than ever, every vote counts.”.

Roxbury Community College celebrates golden anniversary
(l to r) Dr. Richard O’Bryant, Rev. Dr. Ray Hammond, Rev. Dr. Gloria White-Hammond, Judge Leslie Harris, Betty Francisco, Kiara Rosario, Paul Francisco,...

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Biden’s walk can beat Trump’s talk with the working class, but he needs to speak up
One way or another, the Supreme Court is going to decide that a state cannot remove Trump from holding elected office based on the 14th amendment’s ban on insurrectionists. Trump is an insurrectionist.

Leap Day moments in Black history
Black History Month provides an opportunity for people of African descent to reflect on the struggles and joys of the past, celebrate the progress made, and look forward to what is to come.

Kerry Bowie builds diversity bridge between green-tech science and commerce
A self-described “jack-of-all-trades,” Kerry Bowie has tried his hand at a number of jobs while moving through the orbit of environmental fields. Throughout it all, he’s been driven by the goal of putting science to use by and for the broadest possible community.

Billy Raynor signs new memoir
Last weekend Billy Raynor signed copies of his book, “Why Black Men Nod at Each Other: some lessons and observations on life,”at Roxbury’s Shelburne Center on February 25th.

Documentary shines new light on vitiligo
“More than our Skin” focuses on five women and their treatment

Boston’s high school basketball champs
The Lady Dragons used a pressing full-court defense and running game to power their early lead. Their defense forced 41 turnovers, with at least 11 turnovers in three of the four quarters.

A tribute to four trailblazing sportscasters
Allen Platt, Willie Maye, Chris Collins, and Eric Clemons are Black men who have held the title of sportscaster in Boston radio, television and national platforms.

L’MERCHIE FRAZIER IN CONVERSATION WITH ARTIST Robert Freeman
This is the twelfth interview in a weekly series presenting highlights of conversations between leading Black visual artists in New England.

‘Nancy Elizabeth Prophet: I Will Not Bend an Inch’
RISD exhibit follows Afro-Indigenous sculptor from Providence to Paris

Local artist wants you to get creative at the ICA
The Institute of Contemporary Art, in Boston’s burgeoning Seaport neighborhood, strives to be a place of community engagement rather than a stiff shrine to famous artists.

‘Sankofa’ brings Black history to life
On a recent Monday afternoon, Andrea Herbert Major was in full director mode at the Roxbury Center for the Performing Arts. Wearing an all-black ensemble with pink pointe shoes to match her Barbie-pink nails, she sat in a wood-floored studio fine-tuning a series of dance routines.

Head back to school with Front Porch Arts Collective’s ‘Exception to the Rule’
Boston theatergoers will be transported back to high school in Front Porch Arts Collective’s production of “Exception to the Rule,” a poignant and comedic piece that explores the lives of six black high schoolers stuck in detention. Don’t worry; there won’t be a quiz, but tardiness is frowned upon.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Department
You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon: Ray D Hobbs, Jr., 137 Bunkerhill St, Apt 1143, Charlestown, MA 02129 your answer, if any, on or before 03/21/2024.