NEWS & REVIEWS

A life-changing trip for Hub dance troupe

When Shaumba-Yandje Dibinga first started planning to bring members of her Roxbury-based youth dance organization OrigiNation to South Africa, her goal was simply to give her students the opportunity to perform in another country. More »

Rare picture of abolitionist John Brown sells for $97,750

CINCINNATI - A rare daguerreotype of abolitionist John Brown was bought by an unidentified bidder by telephone for $97,750 last Friday, auctioneer Wes Cowan said. More »

Denzel's 'Debaters' to debut at Harvard

At a time when much of the talk surrounding African American students focuses on achievement gaps and flagging test scores, Harvard University is teaming up with Hollywood icon Denzel Washington to give Greater Boston a reason to celebrate the academic brilliance of a group of phenomenal achievers whose tale, until now, has been largely overlooked. More »