For local health leaders, racial equity, health equity go hand in hand
How that plays out tends to vary in particulars at a local level — “it’s going to look different in Boston than it will in Tucson than it will in Brownsville, Texas than it will on the Canadian border, because you have different populations of people,” said Dr.

Local students to tackle community challenges as part of the Aspen Challenge
A crowd of over 100 Boston-area high school students gathered on Feb. 2 at the Artists for Humanity building in South Boston to hear what focus issues this year’s challenge would have them tackle..

Art community criticizes MFA over layoffs, saying the cuts go against museum’s mission
The letter, dated Monday, detailed layoffs of curators of Islamic and Native American art, as well as other curators.

Mass. Probation Service reduces wait times for sealing records
Probation Commissioner Pamerson O. Ifill, who is also the first Black commissioner in state history, talked with the Banner about the new policy. Criminal justice reform, he said, has continually focused on creating stronger pathways for formerly incarcerated people.

Resistance and resilience are lessons of Boston’s Black history
Boston’s proud Black history has left us a legacy worth recalling every day of the year, especially as we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our founding document, the Declaration of Independence.

No matter how hard they try they cannot erase American History.
No matter how hard they try they cannot erase American History..

Standing guard: Black museums and the fight for historical memory
February marks a centennial worth celebrating and defending, Black History Month. In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week, coinciding with President Lincoln’s and Frederick Douglass’s birthdays.

The story of ‘America’ needs to recognize everyone and remember their names
America’s founding peoples, whom European-Americans would come to call “the Red, the White, and the Black,” are the founders of the Americas and the founders of the United States of America.

Without Black history, America has none
A true re-telling of American History includes the brilliance of every marginalized individual, the labor and talent of our enslaved Black ancestors, and the contributions of our Black communities.

Walking in Black History
For much of my life, I’ve walked the steps of City Hall Plaza. First as a young person, then an attorney, and later as a pastor. But the day I was sworn in as the District 7 City Councilor, I felt the weight of the moments when I ascended those familiar steps and headed to my office on the fifth floor.

Resilience: An enduring legacy of hope in Boston
Reflecting on this quote and the myriad stories of Black and Indigenous resistance in Boston led to a four-part framework for my current artistic storytelling practice: Remember, Reclaim, Restore, and Reimagine.

Black History’s strength and legacy provide the blueprint for our future
Brought here as chattel, they were denied dignity, families torn apart, not permitted to achieve, not even allowed to learn to read.

The requirement of memory
What has been harder is sitting with the distance between the language and the lived truth.

Black History Month celebrates a century
White Americans, like Kelly, must learn the full and accurate history of the Civil War. Without an honest reckoning, the nation’s ability to heal, reconcile and move forward remains compromised.

New Hampshire’s untold Black history is an American story
When many people think of New Hampshire, they picture rolling hills, white church steeples, colonial homes, and postcard-perfect town greens. They see pastoral beauty, early American charm, and a way of life that feels distant from the nation’s long struggle with race and inequality.

Unlearning Black history from a white perspective
Each Black History Month, we are offered a familiar script. We learn that Black people invented a few things. In more progressive settings, we might hear a passing reference to the pyramids—often without noting that nothing comparable exists in Europe, while pyramids exist in both Egypt and Sudan.

If we don’t know our history, we risk making room for its injustices again
There is an old saying that history repeats itself. For many of us who came of age before the 1980s, that saying no longer feels like a metaphor, it feels like a lived experience.

Black history and America’s ongoing struggle for freedom
Black history is not a footnote in America’s story. It is the backbone, the foundation, and the living pulse of this nation. For centuries, Black people have built, resisted, and persevered, yet too often our contributions, our struggles, and our triumphs have been erased from the national narrative.

Free somebody else: Kinship networks, Black Power and Black philanthropy
Black Philanthropy has existed as long as the concept of Blackness as a social identity. From the time African captives were brought to the West, mutual aid projects, a form of political participation in which people take responsibility for caring for one another, was paramount for survival.

Un-Patriotic ending: New England’s luck runs out
Their 29-13 victory was a testament to their defense, which truly lived up to their NFL number-one ranking. The Seahawks’ “Dark Side Defense” totally dismantled the Patriots’ offense from start to finish in Super Bowl 60.

HOF class of 2026 announced, but the ‘hoodie’ must wait
The recently elected class of professional football players takes their places on stage for their official induction ceremony into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Canton, Ohio.

Local author aims to fill a need for more Black stories
Reading the Globe article sparked something in Smalls, who saw a gap that needed filling. She knew that her lived experience would help her try her hand at children’s book writing. “I happened to walk into that moment prepared by life, not by a writing plan,” she said.

Boston’s White Stadium costs rise to $135 million
Boston’s share of costs for renovating White Stadium for professional women’s soccer and community use has risen to $135 million, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has said.

Onyx steps aside: New shape for Parcel 3 leadership
We are writing to thank you for your support for the P3 Roxbury project. Each one of you is an integral part of our community, and your voices, opinions, and concerns truly matter. Your trust in us comes with a responsibility of transparency, honesty, and accountability.

‘Black and Jewish America’ gets it right — except the Black and Jewish part
The opening scene in the first episode of the PBS series “Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History” captures a truly wonderful event: a Passover Seder led by culinary genius Michael Twitty that also includes his fellow rock star Jews of Color Jamaica Kincaid and Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, among others.

IN THE NEWS
Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) is poised to enter a dynamic new era this spring as the Maine Community College System Board of Trustees officially announces the appointment of Dr. Julius Edwards as the college’s next president. Dr.

At Propa City, grief and perinatal loss find community support and a voice
As the nonprofit celebrated 15 years at a gala event on Feb. 7, that mission remains, but it’s looking toward new horizons and opportunities to support families who experience perinatal loss.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation kicks off 50th anniversary year
Recently, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) officially launched its yearlong 50th anniversary celebration, marking five decades of advancing equity, cultivating leadership, and shaping public policy to improve the lives of Black communities and all Americans.

Education Dept. dismissed 90% of discrimination cases, report says
The Education Department office responsible for protecting the rights of marginalized and minority students in the nation’s K-12 public schools dismissed nearly every discrimination complaint it received last year, due to the Trump administration’s massive reduction in force, according to a new government watchdog report.

Shaw-Roxbury Branch Library hosts Ilyasah Shabazz, author and daughter of Malcolm X
This conversation was narrated by Dr. Noelle Trent, Historian and President and CEO of the Museum of African American History in Massachusetts. (Above left) Shellee Mendes, owner of Salon Monét on Newbury St. in Boston, gets two books signed by Ilyasah Shabazz at the end of the event.

Brockton Flag Raising
To celebrate Black History Month, the city of Brockton held a ceremonial African American flag-raising at City Hall. Brockton Mayor Moises Rodrigues officially proclaimed the month of February as Black History Month. Pictured at right, the mayor raises the flag and observes the day with community members.

City of Boston celebrates Black History Month
Mayor Michelle Wu joined city council members and community leaders for the annual Black History Month Celebration Kickoff at Boston City Hall. Speakers included Rev. Willie Bodrick II of the Twelfth Baptist Church and the City of Boston Senior Advisor on Racial Justice, Lori Nelson.

Boston’s most romantic restaurants
Valentine’s Day is this weekend, and nothing says love quite like canoodling over a glass of champagne and an exquisite meal. Reservations book up early, but if you haven’t made one, try your luck at these intimate spots around the city.

Love is all around ... Here are ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and you may be looking for local events to attend to celebrate the day. Here are some great celebrations for you and your loved ones to consider.

Ailin Sha is Boston’s newest Youth Poet Laureate
The Boston Youth Poet Laureate role is a two-year position during which a young poet works to bring poetry into classrooms and civic spaces. Sha was selected from a pool of six finalists from around Boston ranging in age from 13 to 18.

Trisha Brown Dance Company reflects on founder’s legacy
Strong movements, bold colors and an interplay with visual art mark the memorable performances of the Trisha Brown Dance Company, named for its founder and visionary choreographer. Those hallmarks, present in the company since its inception, will soon play out across a Boston stage.

BSO’s ‘Good News Mass’ resonates powerfully
Lang writes that the work was inspired by his collection of old New England hymnals in which he found “a catalog of things a community of worshippers can agree on…hymns of a community that did not want to forget our responsibilities to each other.”