Pressley: Job losses for Black women threaten the nation’s economic health
Pressley highlighted the issue at a roundtable event hosted at the headquarters of YW Boston on Nov. 24, featuring a panel of economists, state and local leaders and women who had lost their jobs to various federal actions.

Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican musical icon, has died at 81
The calypso and ska-infected 1969 pop hit “Wonderful World, Beautiful People” was the first landing of Cliff’s liquid tenor on the American radio dial — a foreshadowing of the Jamaican singer and songwriter’s future hold on the U.S. soundtrack.

A century of faith and service: Sister Beatrice Busby turns 110
Busby, who turned 110 on Nov. 28, sat among friends at the nursing center on South Huntington Avenue where she resides as Boston marked a milestone reached by few and revered by many. The room filled with applause, prayer and quiet conversation, reflecting the weight of a life rooted in faith, community and action.

Whittier Street Health Center expands dental, vision care with new exam rooms, mobile clinic
The expansion is expected to allow the health center to increase patient load. During its first two years, Williams expects the mobile van to provide 2,000 annual dental visits for 1,000 patients and nearly 2,300 annual vision visits. The new dental exams rooms are expected to serve an additional 5,000 patients.

Multidisciplinary artist and educator becomes recipient of MassArt Common Good Award
With no place to go, he ended up in Providence, R.I., at a friend of a family member’s home. After some months passed by, Victor found an old notebook and got back in touch with his creative side. He also began searching for answers to big existential questions like, “Who am I and what am I doing with my life?”.

The Builder Coalition aims to open doors in Boston’s real estate, construction sectors
Dave Madan has a lot to be thankful for this season. The founder and executive director of The Builder Coalition (TBC) was selected as one of Boston Business Journal’s Power 50 this year. The honor is given to individuals who are making positive changes in the Greater Boston area in the realm of business and nonprofits.

“Forget about me and Epstein.
Look – they have oil we need!”.

The folly of intervention in Venezuela
The humanitarian crisis and institutional collapse under Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian regime in Venezuela are undeniable, demanding a robust international response.

Congress should not leave small community and minority banks out of the digital asset future
Congress is actively working on groundbreaking legislation that would provide much needed regulatory clarity. The Digital Assets Market Structure legislation being developed by the U.S.

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Pineyro is originally from Cranston, R.I., and is a first-generation student from an immigrant family. With a lifelong passion for music and dance, having been a dancer for 16 years, she is deeply connected to music and the arts.

Focus on the systems that limit progress
Lately, I’ve observed a pattern in our current economic and political environment. The person with the least amount of power is blamed for their own demise.

Remembering Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin — the freedom fighter known as H. Rap Brown
At the end of his book, “Die Nigger Die!,” H. Rap Brown wrote, “This country was born of violence. Violence is as American as cherry pie. Black people have always been violent, but our violence has always been directed toward each other.

Retired GBH reporter speaks out about ‘problematic’ case of mistaken identity at Cambridge cafe
Retired GBH News senior investigative reporter Phillip Martin recently made the news after being refused service at Cambridge cafe. Martin met with people from Caffè Nero’s corporate team Tuesday afternoon and accepted their apology, he told GBH News..

Rapper Sean Paul helps Jamaica rebuild after Hurricane Melissa
The internationally-known rapper and singer was touring the Jamaican countryside, not long after Hurricane Melissa — a massive Category 5 hurricane packing drenching rain and wind gusts exceeding 200 miles per hour — tore through the western part of the lush island nation.

Boston veteran fights for equity in services and visibility for Black service members
When Fennell returned home, he had to learn to navigate family obligations while managing the negative impact of some of the more challenging things he experienced in the military — inequity, racism and the contradicting narratives in the U.S. media questioning the war he fought.

Don’t let predatory debt traps rob the holiday season’s joy
The holidays are coming, and many financially strapped families are considering how to responsibly manage their use of credit while still enjoying seasonal gatherings, presents, feasts and toasts of glad tidings for all.

Boston co-op cross country team wins M.I.A.A. Division 2 title
The glittering glow of athletic history has landed on the Boston Co-op Cross-Country team that recently won the M.I.A.A. (Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association) Division 2 Championship for the first time in the 100+ year event. The official notification is that the M.

Eagles’ quest for 2nd Pop Warner National Championship
“MEMORY” is one of the greatest gifts human beings have in their lifetime. I ask Banner readers to delve into their memory banks and revisit the following article from the December 13, 2023, edition of this paper.

CommonWealth Kitchen Holiday Gift Boxes feature local foods and support small businesses
“The anniversary of the state and the country next year has allowed us to lean into that theme in our own unique CommonWealth Kitchen way,” said Courtney Roy-Branigan, chief impact officer at CommonWealth Kitchen. “We have a handful of products from members featured in this year’s box that tie into that theme.

Brighten your holidays with these festive light displays
The holiday season is upon us. If you are looking to see festive light displays in the city, check out some of these great spots.

Aretha Franklin, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Muddy Waters, others join Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame Class of 2025
IN mid-November the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, located at the Boch Center here in Boston, announced its 2025 inductees, an impressive group of musical legends that has shaped both the folk genre and music history. The inductees have a combined 30 Grammy awards and countless other honors.

‘Tafuta!’ tells the story of Kwanzaa with a youthful audience in mind
Nearly 15 years ago, OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center co-founder and artistic director Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga noticed a void in the heavy calendar of holiday performances. There was nothing about Kwanzaa, nothing she could take her son to that showcased their own traditions.

‘Holiday Feast’ brings beloved Black sitcoms to the stage
In a sea of powerful, storied holiday traditions like the elegant choreography of “The Nutcracker” and the soul-shaking vocals of “Black Nativity,” Front Porch Arts Collective chooses to approach the season with a different tool: laughter.

Fields Corner Tree Lighting
The Fields Corner community tree lighting event was held on Saturday, November 29 at the Town Field Playground. Activities included storytelling, crafts and a special appearance by Santa..

St. Francis House Thanksgiving
On November 27, Mayor Michelle Wu joins the St. Francis House guests, staff and volunteers to celebrate Thanksgiving..

2025 Youth Grant Pitch Contest
The Lynn Lady Leaders from the Boys and Girls Club of Lynn received $1,700 in grant funding and a $300 Stop & Compare gift certificate from the 2025 Youth Grant Pitch Contest. The team’s award funds their youth-organized wellness workshops and access to food and hygiene supplies.