African American Patriots tour highlights Boston’s Black history
The Freedom Trail Foundation recently announced the return of their African American Patriots tour for the month of February. It will run every weekend in February.

Meet the press
Mayor Michelle Wu, with daughter Mira, addresses questions from members of the press at City Hall..

School aid up for debate on Beacon Hill
“We haven’t heard from the governor or Secretary Tutweiler.” Likewise, he continued, “We have not seen any evidence from the leaders of the House of Representatives that they believe” reforming the education formula “needs to be a priority.”.

Candidates vie for Boston City Council seats
Over the last five weeks, five candidates pulled papers to run for Boston City Council seats in this year’s election. While there’s nothing unusual about the timing — savvy candidates know an early start can be key to successful fundraising — three of the candidates share an employer who some say has played an outsized role in Council politics.

City funding to support more than 600 new affordable housing units
The support is part of $64.2 million in affordable housing funding announced at an event at the Harvard Ed Portal in Allston, Jan. 22. The funding will support the development or preservation of 637 new units of mixed-income housing for residents to rent and buy.

THE INTERSECTION
Shortly after he was sworn into office as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump signed 26 executive orders into law. In alignment with his campaign promise to address aspects of U.S.

Public health vending machines look to boost access to reproductive health tools
Those vending machines at ABCD’s Roxbury/North Dorchester Neighborhood Service Center, Parker Hill/Fenway Neighborhood Service Center, and Dorchester Neighborhood Service Center are stocked with internal and external condoms, safe-sex kits and STI...

Graduation rates are all over the place
But a new survey shows a disturbing trend towards that milestone: National graduation rates, which had been steadily increasing for decades, have fluctuated significantly in the years during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Finally, we set the record straight:
Finally, we set the record straight:.

Marcus Garvey’s legacy endures
Better late than never. The old saying, a favorite of parents, certainly applies to Joe Biden’s pardon of Marcus Garvey on the 46th president’s last full day in office.

IN THE NEWS
Author and academic Layli Maparyan, Ph.D., was recently appointed president of the University of Liberia. Before her appointment, she served as the Katherine Stone Kaufmann Executive Director of the Wellesley Centers for Women for over a decade. In February, she will begin her post at the University of Liberia.

Trump’s actions on DEI are an attack on Black America
Black people were legally segregated and denied jobs, housing, and the right to vote until the late 1960s. Women couldn’t get a credit card in their own name until 1974. People with disabilities were locked out of the workplace until 1990. And gay and lesbian couples couldn’t marry the people they loved until just 10 years ago.

Disrupting the cycle of poverty: meeting moms in the moment
These statistics speak to a lack of access, over generations, to quality housing, meaningful health care, culturally affirming education, stable employment opportunities, and a host of other social determinants of health that influence a family’s stability and well-being.

RCC internships bring new STEM opportunities
“My past experiences with school weren’t the best. I still got my opportunity, and I would never trade it for anything. It was a very impactful internship,” said Nario, 21, a Dorchester resident working on an associate degree in physical science from RCC.

Is it safe to get COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccinations at the same time?
With the triad of respiratory viruses present in our day-to-day, it is recommended that individuals receive both COVID-19, flu, and occasionally RSV and MPox vaccinations. However, there is a common misconception that multiple shots at once are “too much” or will overwhelm the immune system.

Walking with God: Faith leaders discuss the role of the church and social justice
The church has always been a pillar within the Black community and when issues arise they often stand in protest with the very people who fill their pews. Throughout time, whenever Black people have needed a place to gather, the Black church has answered the call.

New Boston Archbishop visits Fontbonne Academy
Archbishop Richard G. Henning visited the all-girls Catholic school for the first time since assuming his new duties. Fontbonne serves grades 7-12. The visit celebrated the kick off of Catholic Schools Week and included a performance of “At the Table with Dr.

Neighborhood Watch Party
Boston-founded Mathmatik Athletics and Kickback Boston took over High Street Place to host a free Neighborhood Watch Party. The event commemorated “The Rematch” of the Celtics and the Mavericks on January 25. Last Saturday was the first meeting between the teams since the 2024 NBA Finals.

Community Appreciation Breakfast
Boston Police Commissioner Michael A. Cox (left) and Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins (right) address attendees at the recent breakfast hosted by the Mayor’s office. The event was held to thank those who helped create a safer Boston..

Chiefs and Eagles advance to Super Bowl LIX
There are two teams left to battle for the top prize of the National Football League’s Vince Lombardi Trophy, which goes to the winner of Super Bowl LIX.

Madison Keys wins Australian Open women’s singles title
One of the longest journeys to tennis greatness took place at center court of Rod Laver Arena when Madison Keys, the 19th seed, upset second seed Aryna Sabalenka, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, in the women’s singles tennis championship match at the Australian Open..

Chef training prepares community members for a culinary future
At the beginning of each new year, many make new personal goals to become the best version of themselves. Chef Jesse Perez is no different, except she wants to help her students reach their goals of becoming culinary arts professionals with love and compassion.

Why some Mass. homeowners got sticker shock over property tax bills
Peterson, 76, bought her two-family home in 1977 and shares it with her daughter’s family. She doesn’t want to sell their home, but she said the tax increase will cause significant strain on her fixed income. Peterson is retired and relies on social security to supplement her 401(k) and the rent her daughter pays for a share of the property.

‘The Life & Times of Michael K’
The stage at the Emerson Paramount Center is primed for a story of epic proportions. “The Life & Times of Michael K,” produced by the Baxter Theater Center in South Africa and Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus of Düsseldorf, Germany, in collaboration with...

Jesse Taitt plays GBH Jazz Nights at the BPL Studio
Boston-based pianist and composer Jesse Taitt is performing a solo set on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square through GBH Jazz Nights. Presented by GBH Music and JazzBoston, GBH Jazz Nights is a free monthly series, held on the second Thursday of every month through May.

We Black Folk Fest returns to Club Passim
Digital media artist, musician and organizer Cliff Notez curated We Black Folk Fest: Griot Gatherings in collaboration with their company HipStory and BAMS Fest. A griot is a West African storyteller, poet, historian and often musician. That tradition is honored here with the blending of music, discussion and storytelling.

What Black cyber experts say about protecting yourself against scams
The rise of cybercrimes like data breaches, identity theft, and scams is leaving consumers to face the economic fallout.

Heart disease still the leading cause of U.S. deaths
Advances in medical treatment for cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death in the U.S., have helped patients live longer. But a new report finds that risk factors that lead to heart disease are still so prevalent that, on average, someone dies from heart disease or stroke every 34 seconds.