In the aftermath of the Blizzard of 1978, after 27 inches of snow fell on the Boston area, shutting down businesses and schools throughout the city, the lights were on and the doors unlocked at the Roxbury Area Planning Action Committee office at...

A new study by researchers at the Harvard University Kennedy School, Boston University’s Questrom School of Business and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that Black women who work on predominantly white teams are 51 percent more likely to leave their positions than white women.

Reduction by cities and towns of that runoff — when falling rain and melting snow can pick pollutants on roofs and roadways and carry them into nearby freshwater bodies — has been regulated for decades, but to date private property owners haven’t held responsibility for mitigating that pollution.

During the two-year pilot phase, the program will enroll 30 Harvard Street Neighborhood Health Center patients who meet the eligibility criteria and give them $100 each month to spend at partner grocery store Stop & Shop.

“Even though we lost the election, we must stand up for our rights; there’s too much at stake.”.

The dominant view among pundits in the wake of last week’s race for the White House is that Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party suffered an overwhelming defeat. But a close look at the electoral facts paints another picture.

In the heart of Boston, where cobblestone streets whisper tales of history, a modern crisis unfolds—one not of revolution or war, but of movement, or rather, the lack thereof. The Bay State Banner, a beacon for the community, must shine its light on an issue that transcends mere inconvenience: the urgent need for a reimagined urban transit system.

This past October, civil rights activist Kimberlé W. Crenshaw was named one of the recipients of Harvard University’s W. E. B. DuBois Medal. The award, only disseminated to those who have distinguished themselves through their work in African American studies, is considered one of Harvard’s most prestigious and was awarded this year to eight scholars.

Watson, 55, a Harvard College and Stanford Law graduate from Miami, is facing 37 years in prison after being found guilty by a federal jury of defrauding investors in his alternative media company, which featured interviews with political and entertainment celebrities and produced successful podcasts and festivals.

On Election Day, what began as a HU party in every way, slowly turned into a gathering reminiscent of a memorial as Harris-Walz supporters began to realize that the polls were reflecting what they had dreaded since July 21 when President Joe Biden endorsed his vice president to be his successor in the Oval Office.

Singer, dancer, and actress Tinashe performs at MGM Music Hall. Her single, “Nasty Girl” went viral this summer..

(left) 105th Annual Gala Emcee Jonathan Allen of the Leadership Brainery welcomes the crowd; (middle) ULEM Board Vice Chair Dr. Aisha Miller, Joan Wallace Benjamin Leadership Award Recipient Elsie Taveras, MD, MPH, ULEM Board Chair Josh Kraft and ULEM President and CEO Rahsaan D.

Living paycheck to paycheck is a financial situation where an individual or family’s income barely covers essential living expenses such as housing, utilities, groceries, and transportation. If one paycheck were to be missed, it would lead to significant financial strain and difficulty in meeting basic needs.

When Taneshia Nash Laird stepped in as executive editor of Project REAP, a national real estate nonprofit, back in August, she had an ambitious plan that included building community among alumni and revamping the organization’s communication channels.

The Chiefs, currently going by the title of “Cardiac Chiefs,” had to survive a scare from the Denver Broncos, winning a 16-14 affair on a last-second blocked field goal attempt. This is the latest anxiety-filled episode that Chiefs fans have to endure.

I have been incredibly blessed to do a job that I truly love — being a broadcaster for over 55 years. My late parents, James Sr. and Naomi always told me that one of the greatest gifts in this life is to do a job you love and get paid. That is truly a gift from God.

Local basketball players have a new reason to hit the courts at Malcolm X Park in Roxbury. Three new murals on the courts, created by local, national and international artists make the space one for art and community gathering as much as for pickup games and friendly rivalries.

Graham emerged in the 20th century between the two World Wars at a time when American arts were looking for a distinct voice, said Janet Eilber, artistic director for the Martha Graham Dance Company.

Scenes from the film “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead.” (above) The Crandell kids, from left, Carter Young as Zack; Donielle Hansley Jr. as Kenny; Simone Joy Jones as Tanya and Ayaamii Sledge as Melissa. (below) Comedian and actress Patricia Williams as Mom.