Brookline residents want town to stop sharing info with ICE
For years, police officers in the Town of Brookline have shared information on arrests, protests and public safety threats with federal officials through the Boston Regional Intelligence Center (BRIC) — a federally funded fusion center in which local police from nine municipalities work directly with federal agents.

Mass. health centers push for legislation to strengthen primary care and funding
Health center leaders used virtual briefing on May 19 to push for legislative priorities backed by the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, the nonprofit organization that coordinates with and advocates for the state’s 50 health centers.

Remembering the fallen
More than 37,000 American flags were planted on Boston Common for Memorial Day, each one honoring a Massachusetts service member who died in service to the U.S..

R.I. chapter of national Black sorority and advocates rally for voting rights
Voting rights and the rollback of several other civil rights are front of mind for many in the country, especially those who belong to groups that had to fight hard to win those rights. There have been many actions on the part of the federal government to chip away at the rights of minority groups, including a recent decision by the.

Former Edgar Benjamin CEO gets six months for financial misconduct
At the hearing, supporters of the nursing home and Francis and his attorneys gave dueling accounts of Francis and his time leading the facility. Francis and his team described him as a well-educated man with a long career in health care, who started work at a young age to support his family.

Long vacant church transforming into space for Afro-Latin youth, afforable housing
Miranda, it has grown to uplift Afro-Latin creatives seeking higher education. With the support of philanthropic and private backing, Miranda has spearheaded the introduction of new programming that centers the organization’s core values of creativity, justice and love.

The pope apologizes for Catholic Church’s role in slavery
In 1452, Pope Nicholas V gave Portuguese royals the right to colonize “infidels” and take them into “perpetual slavery”— anywhere in the world. Before seeking papal permission, the Portuguese had already taken African captives back to their country. With the pope’s blessing, they initiated the transatlantic slave trade in 1526.

EEOC plan to stop collecting workforce data
The Trump administration has been pretending, despite abundant historical and contemporary evidence, that the only discrimination that occurs in this country is against white men and Jews.

The EEOC’s new slogan:
“Protecting workers from discrimination – unless the Heritage Foundation says otherwise.”.

Building belonging: the key to unlocking multilingual learners’ success
Before I spoke, Kayla leaned over and gently offered the correct pronunciation, “func-shin.” Bryan tried again slowly, carefully, and then beamed when he got it right. Our entire 9th grade class erupted in applause.

Why a rumor about the Iran war and Black safety feels so real
War has a way of collapsing distance, turning something that feels far away into something immediate and personal. Social media only intensifies that effect, shrinking the world so that images, reactions, and commentary reach us in real time.

IN THE NEWS
Bates College has announced the appointment of Victoria (Tori) Neason Wallace as its vice president for enrollment and dean of admissions and financial aid, effective July 1.

As school districts cut budgets, DEI work may be first to go
Claire Galloway-Jones, who lost her job as Brookline’s equity office director after a school committee vote to shutter the office last spring, stands outside Sarah Roberts Elementary School in Roslindale, Mass.

Developers file proposal for Carney Hospital site
Health care services, housing and retail could be coming to the campus that once housed Carney Hospital in Dorchester.

Remembering Roscoe Baker, community legend
Born in Thomasville, Georgia, on July 29, 1937, to Edwina Baker Curtis, he was raised in the humble home of Gustavas and Edna Haynes, which produced exceptional men (the late Douglas, Vincent, Roy and Michael) whose lives left indelible marks on Roxbury and the world.

Fit Fete! Soca dance fitness class promotes joy, love and wellness
“Think of Zumba,” said Ella Wechsler-Matthaei, founder and executive director of Soca Fusion. “I’m gonna say with the bias, Soca Fusion is better, because it’s so good. The vibes are up from start to finish.

The best rooftops and patios in Boston for outdoor dining
Now that Boston has broken 90 degrees, it’s officially outdoor dining season. Embrace the short-lived New England summer by dining out at the city’s most scenic patios and rooftops. From a community gathering spot in Dorchester to a posh Back Bay champagne bar, there are outdoor options for every occasion.

New podcast explores shame and superpower
A new 10-part podcast series explores an unusual theme with prominent Black leaders: Undeserved shame.

Roxbury Book Fair returns for 4th year
(Above left) Filmmaker, Savor The Square vendor and author Sharon Butler-Charles, displays some of the great books for sale at the Roxbury Book Fair. (Above right) Rev. Willie Brodrick, senior pastor of Twelfth Baptist Church, presents a series of honorariums to famed artist Paul Goodnight from the city, the commonwealth and the state Senate.

Jazz Urbane Cafe set to open in Nubian Square, promising memorable artistry, cultural impact
Jazz Urbane Cafe is scheduled to open in June. And in the special series, we will discuss the specifics of its opening, its ideas, its artists, its programs, its menu and its commitment to Nubian Square becoming the new critical arts and culture hub in Boston.

Take a musical journey to the islands with Sonic Passports
Sonic Passports, a big and free musical, artistic, dance and culinary celebration of Caribbean life, will hit the stage at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade next month.

Castle of our Skins presents world premiere vocal works in ‘Black Declaration of Independence’
Castle of Our Skins, a cultural organization that champions Black artistry through music and education, will wind down its season with “Black Declaration of Independence,” a concert debuting three new works that explore Black identity and history in relation to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

Memorial Day observance on Boston Common
37,000 American flags were planted on Boston Common for Memorial Day weekend. This is the 16th year that the flags have been displayed to honor fallen Massachusetts soldiers, dating back to the Revolutionary War..

South End Brunch Club
The South End Brunch Club held their monthly Mel King Brunch at the Piano Art Gallery in Boston’s South End on Saturday, May 23. The Paige Academy Drummers performed at the Brunch. Also present were Sharon Hinton, Executive Director of Black Teachers Matter; Dr.

Everett Haitian Flag Raising
The City of Everett and the Everett Haitian Community Center marked 10 years of the Haitian Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday, May 18 at Everett City Hall, celebrating Haitian Heritage Month and the contributions of one of Everett’s largest communities.