Roxbury could be home to Boston’s first modular condo building
The proposed project, at 201 Hampden St. between Nubian Square and Upham’s Corner, would offer a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units that would be built at a factory, including its interiors, and put together on site..

Improving access to food also improved people’s health, new statewide report finds
Cancel recalled that that person, a regular patient at tce health Center, would meet with providers and take all the right steps to help her diabetes, but despite the health center’s efforts to provide the best medical care, the patient’s progress was limited.

Elizabeth Freeman celebrated with MassArt student exhibit at Du Bois Freedom Center
DFC will display an exhibition featuring artwork created by students from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Mass- Art) honoring Freeman.

As many Mass. residents face losing access to GLP-1s, local researchers dig into mental, physical impacts
Besides being overweight since childhood, Harris experiences chronic pain from endometriosis and four bulged discs in her back, making mobility challenging. For years, she tried tactics to bring her weight down, going to the gym, leading an active lifestyle, and diets such as Weight Watchers.

In 3 Boston-area cities, new shelters make transit cooler for walkers, bikers
“A lot of people in Chelsea are transit dependent,” said Emily Granoff, the city’s deputy director of housing and community development.

Tony Brown gave Black America an uncompromising voice
For nearly four decades, millions of Americans welcomed Tony Brown into their homes each week. But Brown was never interested in simply hosting another television program. He wanted to transform the way Black America saw itself—and the way the nation saw Black America.

Getting busy on Black voter turnout
The NAACP, National Urban League and Al Sharpton’s National Action Network have all announced such plans and have already begun acting on them.

“Flex your rights:
Hit the polls like a boss!”.

America 250: Black Americans reflect on freedom and trauma
America’s 250th anniversary arrives with fireworks and fanfare, but also renewed debate over the nation’s unfinished work. Black Americans surveyed say resilience remains essential, even as racism and unequal access to mental health care continue to leave lasting scars.

IN THE NEWS
The election of Dr. Sarah Willie-LeBreton as chair of the Board for the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) marks a significant milestone for higher education in the commonwealth.

It is time to redraw the Revolution, again
He was a sailor of African and Native ancestry. John Adams later described the crowd as sailors, Irishmen, “negroes and mulattoes.” But Revere’s image did not show Attucks as who he was. It turned a multiracial, working-class crowd into a whiter and better-dressed one.

Why Black superintendents feel pressure to earn doctorates for the job
“When people think about leadership, oftentimes, from an unconscious or conscious bias, they are thinking about sort of male-affiliated, male-associated characteristics or leadership,” says Johnson, who earned her doctorate in educational leadership and administration from Oakland City University in June 2021.

The Good Party
The Good Party is Goodwill’s signature annual event that honors the achievements of Goodwill’s participants. The function was held at the Jazz Urbane Café in Boston. Pictured are (above left) Central Boston Elder Services CEO Sylvia Exantus, left, and Goodwill Board member Mary Wadlinger.

Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts
Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts sponsors the Paul Robeson Institute for Positive Self Development, mentorship program. At the end of each school year, students from grades 3-12 receive Certificates of Completion at the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute at Northeastern University.

Lawyers for Civil Rights
Lawyers for Civil Rights held their annual Civil Rights Reception at the State Room. The organization unveiled an entrepreneurship hub called BizGrow Central that provides free legal services, business mentorship, technology, workspace and training.

Scouting America Greater Boston
Scouting America Greater Boston recognized Marty Meehan, president of UMass, and Jacob Pruitt, president of Fidelity Charitable, for their extraordinary leadership and commitment to strengthening communities, expanding opportunity and advancing service to others.

Enjoy the sounds of summer at these free outdoor concerts around Boston
Boston comes alive in the summertime. With warm temperatures and long days, Bostonians flock outside for picnics on the Esplanade, strolls along the Neponset River and celebrations under the stars. Outdoor concerts are a hallmark of the season and these are free and open to the public.

The history of Boston’s Black women comes to life in ‘A New Era’
At the Charles Street Meeting House, an 1807 building at 70 Charles St. that was once home to Charles Street AME Church, a pillar of Beacon Hill’s Black community, a plaque honors one of its leaders, Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin (1842-1924).

Ghana FIFA World Cup team discusses diasporic talent and Mass. connections
A sports journalist of more than 22 years, he previously worked with Ghanaian clubs Tema Youth and Dreams FC before joining the GFA. He spoke about the team’s connection to diaspora communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, the “Bring Back the Love” campaign and Ghana’s run to the Round of 32 in the FIFA World Cup.

Cape Verdeans celebrate independence — and World Cup run — at Boston flag raising ceremony
But for those who watched, it felt like the coda for one of the most stunning stories the World Cup has ever seen. For three weeks the smallest nation to ever make the knockout stage of the World Cup shocked and captivated the globe as they stood toe-to-toe with some of the biggest names in soccer.

Boston bars, restaurants see biggest World Cup spending jump among host cities
Impactful news you won’t find anywhere else Sign Up For Breaking News Alerts Boston is piloting “social districts” and extended last calls from some bars and restaurants, and the 16-day Fan Festival on City Hall Plaza drew ten of thousands of people.

Record Co. is spinning up a creative community
With facilities currently located on Massachusetts Avenue and Morrissey Boulevard, The Record Co. has over 100 rooms that can be customized for any type of creative expression.

George E. Johnson changed Black beauty — and Black history
From Chicago’s South Side to the American Stock Exchange, George E. Johnson built one of the nation’s most influential Black-owned businesses. His impact reached beyond commerce, changing how Black Americans saw themselves and investing in one of Black culture’s defining television shows.

The Sunset Social: fun, games and Black community at Tenean Beach Park
A Black social networking group is gearing up for its free annual summer celebration, The Sunset Social, on July 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. Hosted by Lite-Work Events, the party is a laidback, after-work experience for the young professionals and community members at Tenean Beach Park in Dorchester.

Pop-up dinner party ‘Diner en Blanc’ celebrates 10 years in Boston
The location of Diner en Blanc is a secret until a couple hours before the pop-up. Guests get a notification and begin moving toward the selected spot for the lavish party. Previous years have been celebrated in Downtown Crossing, on the Rose Kennedy Greenway and on the Seaport Common.

Extreme heat is not an equal-opportunity killer
A 2025 Center for American Progress report put it plainly: “Those who are most vulnerable to heat-related health effects include working-class, low-income, and majority Black or Latino communities, as well as people with disabilities and chronic...