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Local Black maternal health leaders address postpartum disparities

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Local Black maternal health leaders address postpartum disparities
By TRINITY ALICIA
The mother of three, educator, certified breastfeeding specialist and professional postpartum doula coped with flu-like symptoms paired with an engorged and red breast through multiple visits and calls to the doctor.

Markey bests Moulton in primary race

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Markey bests Moulton in primary race
By BANNER STAFF
Incumbent U.S. Sen. Edward Markey held on to his seat in Tuesday’s primary, with rival Seth Moulton lagging far behind shortly after the 8 p.m. poll closing..

On eve of elections, civil rights groups defend vote with march on Washington

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

On eve of elections, civil rights groups defend vote with march on Washington
By MARIANNA MCMURDOCK
On the 63rd anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, a coalition of national civil rights organizations, labor unions, faith leaders, organizers and concerned residents protested in defense of the right to vote.

City pushes for market-rate housing in Jackson Mann redevelopment

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

City pushes for market-rate housing in Jackson Mann redevelopment
By AVANTI NAMBIAR
For over 50 years, the Jackson Mann Community Center (JMCC) served as Allston-Brighton’s sole community center. But since 2019, crumbling infrastructure and chronic water damage has made the building unviable and two public schools on the site have closed.

RCC, Loop Lab celebrate media grads, unveil AI apprenticeship program

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

RCC, Loop Lab celebrate media grads, unveil AI apprenticeship program
By PHOEBE TRIANT
“AI is going to change the way we create, work and solve problems. Our responsibility as an institution is not simply to react to these changes, but to make sure that our students and communities can shape them too,” said Dr. Jonathan Jefferson, RCC president.

Opening statements begin in Sheriff Tompkins’ federal extortion trial

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Opening statements begin in Sheriff Tompkins’ federal extortion trial
By DIANE ADAME
Federal prosecutors allege that Tompkins extorted Perullo by securing a $50,000 pre-IPO investment in Perullo’s company, Ascend Wellness Holdings. They say that Tompkins suggested that, unless he could make the investment, his department would end a valuable community partnership with Ascend.

“It’s clear the Trump administration...

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

“It’s clear the Trump administration...
“It’s clear the Trump administration wants to minimize the number of good lawyers available to prosecute them for their crimes.”.

Trump tries to resurrect the color bar at the legal bar

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The University of Texas law school rejected Herman Sweatt’s application in 1946 on the same racist grounds. The NAACP and Thurgood Marshall, by then a civil rights lawyer, sued and won a Supreme Court case, clearing the way for Sweatt to be admitted in 1950.

Stephen A. Smith’s problem isn’t his opinions: it’s accountability

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By JOSEPH WILLIAMS
So, when the National Association of Black Journalists handed ESPN’s flagship Black commentator a “Thumbs Down” award last Saturday at its annual conference in Atlanta — citing what it called Smith’s “recurring public pattern of disparaging...

Boston must stop studying reparations and start delivering them

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By AJA JACKSON
As America continues commemorating the 250th anniversary of its independence, Boston has an opportunity and an obligation to confront a question our nation has never fully answered: How can we celebrate 250 years of freedom when millions of Americans were never truly free?.

IN THE NEWS

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

IN THE NEWS
She most recently was executive director of clinical operations at Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services. Earlier in her career, Ultimo held leadership positions at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, including director of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services and director of the Office of Health Equity.

Meta settlement brings Mass. up to $516 million, new limits for teens

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Meta settlement brings Mass. up to $516 million, new limits for teens
By KATIE CASTELLANI
Teens would also notice several changes to the platforms including prompts that show options to turn off “autoplay” and personalized algorithmic feed features.

A network for solutions to a crisis

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

A network for solutions to a crisis
By JENNIFER PORTER GORE
HBCU builds Black research power to help resolve the maternal health crisis

Black voters mobilize after increased voting rights attacks

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Black voters mobilize after increased voting rights attacks
By ASWAD WALKER
The findings show that 64% of Black voters say recent attacks on voting rights and Southern gerrymandering make them more likely to vote in the next midterm election.

This Brazilian city created a sovereign wealth fund. Should US cities do the same?

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

This Brazilian city created a sovereign wealth fund. Should US cities do the same?
By JOEL BALSAM
Across North America, sovereign wealth funds appear to be the social policy du jour. Sen. Bernie Sanders recently proposed a sovereign wealth fund that would tax shares of AI companies to give an annual cash dividend to Americans, and has introduced legislation to that effect.

Mass General Brigham training arm rebrands as university to address critical labor gaps

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Mass General Brigham training arm rebrands as university to address critical labor gaps
By MAYA SHAVIT
But MGH isn’t new to granting degrees. The hospital created its degree-granting institute 50 years ago with a focus on graduate level degrees, according to Deborah Jones, who has been the leader of the institute since the start of 2026. Jones is scheduled to be inaugurated as the first president of the university on Sept.

Jazz returns to the Berkshires

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Jazz returns to the Berkshires
By SCOTT HAAS
Jazz is back in the Berkshires: the Williamstown Jazz Festival is showcasing national and local musicians at the Clark Art Institute and venues on the Williams College campus and Images Cinema in Williamstown. This inaugural festival draws upon a rich and little-known history of jazz and African American culture rooted in the Berkshires.

Boston Arts Festival features more than 50 local artists

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Boston Arts Festival features more than 50 local artists
By CELINA COLBY
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park will transform into a massive outdoor gallery and performance space this month during the Boston Arts Festival. Now in its 23rd year, the two-day festival showcases more than 50 local artists with dozens of booths of visual art and a stage hosting all-day music performances.

‘Happy hour’ deals for the starving student (and budget-minded Bostonians)

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

‘Happy hour’ deals for the starving student (and budget-minded Bostonians)
By CELINA COLBY
Whether you’re a student new to Boston or a longtime resident operating on a budget, there are ways to enjoy eating out without paying a pricey tab.

Get on the dance floor and glow at this salsa and bachata night

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Get on the dance floor and glow at this salsa and bachata night
By DEIDRE E. MONTAGUE
The Bachata Room organization is preparing to host its 21+ Salsa and Bachata Glow in the Dark Party on Sept. 12 and 13 from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

The EPA could make it harder to fight polluting data centers

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The EPA could make it harder to fight polluting data centers
By WILLY BLACKMORE
When news broke that Elon Musk was building a massive AI data center near a historic Black neighborhood in Memphis, the backlash was swift and intense. Activists organized protests, residents packed public hearings to speak out, and environmentalists joined civil rights groups and sued Musk.

Caribbean Carnival Parade

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Caribbean Carnival Parade
Bostonians celebrated at the 53rd annual Caribbean Carnival that brought crowds of revelers and costumed performers to Roxbury..

Back to School

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Back to School
Faculty members at Academy of the Pacific Rim in Hyde Park welcomed their students back to school with a traditional red-carpet welcome..

741 Frequency Fest

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

741 Frequency Fest
On Sunday, Aug. 30, former Celtic Jaylen Brown hosted the free 741 Frequency Fest farewell block party at Boston Common. Festivities included live music performances featuring A$AP Ferg and Lil Jon..

Gospel Fest

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Gospel Fest
Fans packed City Hall Plaza for the 26th annual Gospel Fest. Among the performers were headliner Todd Galberth, Boston Community Choir, Boston Latin School Gospel Choir and Jesus Gang The Family..