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Ahead of election, racial equity, Supreme Court, abortion access are priorities for Banner readers

Ahead of election, racial equity, Supreme Court, abortion access are priorities for Banner readers

Issues around racial equity, Supreme Court appointments and abortion are top-of-mind for Bay State Banner readers ahead of November’s election.

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Corporatization of news media leads to bad choices

Corporatization of news media leads to bad choices

This week, two major newspapers declined to endorse a candidate for president of the United States. This was especially troubling because they are two of the most widely read and important papers in the country — the Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post.

October 30th, 2024 >

Mass. electorate to vote on five ballot questions — Here’s what you should know

Mass. electorate to vote on five ballot questions — Here’s what you should know

While the presidential race looms large in many voters’ awareness, Massachusetts voters heading to the polls next Tuesday will have the opportunity to weigh in on five ballot questions that could enact new laws in the Bay State.

October 30th, 2024 >

Youth voter turnout on the rise as millions come of age

Youth voter turnout on the rise as millions come of age

This year for the first time, Sean Simonini will be eligible to vote in the presidential election, but he has long been involved in the electoral process.

October 30th, 2024 >

MAAH Stone Book Award honors three authors of African American histories

MAAH Stone Book Award honors three authors of African American histories

Three books — a chronicle of Black Wall Street and biographies of W.E.B Du Bois and scholar Merze Tate — are the recipients of this year’s MAAH Stone Book Award, a collaboration between the Museum of African American History and the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation that recognizes scholars whose work explores facets of African American history across the country.

October 30th, 2024 >

The Reggie, BAA announce partnership, $1.3M investment

The Reggie, BAA announce partnership, $1.3M investment

The Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center announced last Thursday a first-of-its-kind, multiyear partnership with the Boston Athletic Association, the nonprofit that hosts the Boston Marathon.

October 30th, 2024 >

Wellan Montessori School Age 15 Months - Grade 3 Open House

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Bridging the Gap: The Importance of Mental Health Care

Bridging the Gap: The Importance of Mental Health Care

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September 12th, 2024 >

Imagine a world without prisons – ‘On the Eve of Abolition’ takes you there

“On the Eve of Abolition” is set in 2047, just 23 years from now, in what is formerly the U.S. and Mexico. In this future, prison abolitionists have successfully fought the carceral system and now find themselves in a position to shut down the last remaining prison.

October 30th, 2024 >

Centering the Child & Childhood: Belonging in Park’s Upper Division

Centering the Child & Childhood: Belonging in Park’s Upper Division

At Park, we intentionally call Grades 5 through 8 the “Upper Division.” Unlike at schools where the spotlight shines mainly on the efforts of high school students, students in Park’s Grades 5-8 are the leaders of the school – growing in confidence and accomplishment, finding joy in challenge.

October 18th, 2024 >

Slutty Vegan founder looks to create a lasting legacy

Slutty Vegan founder looks to create a lasting legacy

The crowd roared in applause and cheers as Pinky Cole Hayes came out to greet the audience, dancing to “Back That Thang Up,” by hip-hop artist Juvenile, as the keynote speaker for the 2024 Mass Black Expo conference, “Building Black Wealth, Empowering Black Voices,” held last weekend.

October 30th, 2024 >

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Wellan Montessori School Grade 4 - Grade 8 Open House

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Basketball news: Celtics raise banner no. 18, Lebron James and son make NBA history

Basketball news: Celtics raise banner no. 18, Lebron James and son make NBA history

After raising NBA Championship Banner No. 18, the most in NBA History, the Boston Celtics opened their 2024-25 regular season campaign by making a team record twenty-nine three-point shots enroute to their 132-109 victory over the New York Knickerbockers at the T.D. Bank Garden.

October 30th, 2024 >

Dodgers take lead over Yankees in World Series

Dodgers take lead over Yankees in World Series

As of this writing, the Los Angeles Dodgers hold a 3-0 lead over the New York Yankees in the 2024 Major League Baseball World Series. A breakdown of this series shows the Dodgers’ comeback ability and the Yankees’ failure to hit with runners on base.

October 30th, 2024 >