Advocates look to housing bond bill for relief in tight Boston market
For Boston-area renters, high rental prices, low availability and a rising cost of living are some of the challenges that can stand in the way of stable housing.

Black Americans build skills to cope with discrimination early, Duke study finds
Published June 24, the report suggests that Black Americans develop “mental resilience” because they face discrimination more frequently, while their white male counterparts build fewer coping mechanisms and are therefore more affected by discrimination-induced stress.

Cruz Construction files lawsuit against Beacon Communities
During the first phase of the redevelopment project, Cruz completed the $23 million renovation of the aging apartment complex. The next phase, valued at $125 million, would be significantly larger.

Mass. Black Democratic delegates endorse Harris
Across the country, Democratic convention delegates were lining up behind Harris, as she quickly secured pledges from a majority of them, enough to put her in line to become the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent and second African American to top a major party’s presidential ticket.

The latest push in the recovery of the Edgar Benjamin Healthcare Center?
A list of asks, which was set to be released Wednesday, will solicit donations of things like air conditioning units for patient rooms, improved wi-fi and computers to fix a system that often struggles, and an industrial-sized, six-burner stove for the kitchen, which currently uses the three functional burners of its four-burner stove.

Residents demand transparency from BPD, Wu around officer’s demotion
Hundreds of residents, community leaders and local elected officials gathered Wednesday night in the muggy basement of Roxbury’s Twelfth Baptist Church to demand the Boston Police Department and Mayor Michelle Wu provide transparency around the demotion of a veteran police officer.

Biden out, Harris in
President Joe Biden shocked the political world when he stepped aside from his reelection campaign and handed the mantle to Vice President Kamala Harris. That act may prove to be Biden’s greatest political achievement in a long list.

The ancestors are rooting for you Kamala.
The ancestors are rooting for you Kamala..

Your community, your budget, your voice
Boston residents can propose ideas to the City of Boston from now through July 31st. You can submit an idea by visiting www.participate.boston.gov. If other residents support your proposal, it could become reality. Your idea, no matter how grand or humble, holds the potential to transform lives.

IN THE NEWS
Tairih King, a nine-yearold diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma, was sworn in as “Co-Commissioner for the Day” for the Massachusetts Probation Service.

The 900-page guide to snuffing out American democracy
Maybe you have heard about Project 2025. It was cooked up by the far-right Heritage Foundation. That organization’s leader says we are in a “second American Revolution” that he suggests could turn violent if those who oppose their disastrous plan to kill our democracy do not get in line behind it.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
It’s unfortunate that this line written by Oscar nominated writer and director of the “Boyz in the Hood”, is a reality for so many United States (U.S.) adults. But for over 50% of African American men and women this is not a movie, it’s real life.

Carlos Watson convicted amidst bias claims
“We are disappointed in the jury’s verdict and plan to appeal immediately,” said Sullivan and Shannon Frison, a former Massachusetts judge who represented Ozy, in a statement issued after the convictions on conspiracy to commit wire and securities fraud.

A pilot program supporting those transitioning out of public benefits
Many others like Martinez find themselves in this place, stuck between barely getting by with public assistance or daring to earn more income and risk losing financial stability.

Diversity in the construction industry is lacking. This program means to change that.
When Vrajesh Patel first entered the construction industry five years ago, he didn’t believe he’d find a leadership role.

The NAACP Annual Convention: ‘All In’
The 115th Annual Convention of the NAACP was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week, July 11–17 with the theme “All In,” which reaffirmed the NAACP’s commitment to using its collective strengths to continue the fight for civil rights and social justice.

Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2024
Major League Baseball inducted four new members to its Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, on July 21.

Remembering Curt Flood
And finally, every time I cover a Baseball Hall of Fame Ceremony, the spirit of one Curt Charles Flood resonates in my brain. I grew up watching him man centerfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals championship teams of 1964 and 1967. Flood, with a lifetime batting average of .

Boston Red Sox report card: grade C+
It has been a somewhat surprising season for the Boston Red Sox as they headed into the second portion of this Major League Baseball season.

The BNBL celebrates its Emerald Year
In a recent interview, Roberts was quoted as saying, “Today’s competition is not as tough as it was in my day due to the AAU (Amateur Athletics Union) drawing so much of the top talent away from the BNBL.

Second Annual Gullah Geechee Dinner Party
On July 19th, Dorothy’s Corner marked a significant milestone with their second annual Gullah Geechee Dinner Party, paying homage to Dorothy West and celebrating seven remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on 20th Century Black Vacationers History.

PHOTO: ROBYN TWOMEY
Freedom Cartwright and Charlange Hunter Gault pose for a quick photo at the Second Annual Gullah Geechee Dinner Party..

Boston While Black ‘Back In The Day’ Family Reunion
The annual event welcomed over 10,000 people of all ages and neighborhoods to the Lawn on D! The day included dancing, roller skating, karaoke and more..

A Taste of Ethnic Boston returns
A Taste of Ethnic Boston returns to Big Night Live, 110 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02114 on July 30, 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Attendees from across the state as well as visitors will gather with anticipation and excitement for a number of exquisite culturally diverse culinary dishes.

From lawn games to a Divine Nine step...
From lawn games to a Divine Nine step show, there was something to entertain the whole family at the Boston While Black Family Reunion..

Blues artist Ruthie Foster is ready to share ‘the details behind the truth’
Ruthie Foster’s career spans three decades. The blues musician has released nine studio albums, five of which were nominated for Grammy Awards, played stages in dozens of states, and received seven Blues Music Awards and a Living Blues Critics’ Poll Award.

The superheroes of the comic ‘TEN’ tackle racism, police brutality and more
Christopher Rhodes, a lecturer in government and social science at Harvard University and Boston University, has always loved comic books.

August brings free admission to 31 cultural institutions throughout Greater Boston
The Museum of African American History, the Buttonwood Park Zoo, the Institute of Contemporary Art and The Sports Museum and Boston Bruins Heritage Hall are just a few of the 31 organizations participating.