The question remains: What if King had lived?

The preacher in him would have continued speaking out against injustice, war and maybe even pop culture. He would likely not have run for president. He probably would have endured more harassment from J. Edgar Hoover. More »

Mass. skepticism facing Patrick's economic speech

The way Gov. Deval Patrick sees it, Massachusetts has any looming national recession right where it wants it. More »

'Wire' creator talks urban decline in Hub

Few television shows impact the way viewers think about their place in society; the critically acclaimed HBO drama "The Wire," which ended its five-season run last month, was one. More »

NU's O'Bryant Institute celebrates 40th birthday

Black alumni and the larger Northeastern University community came together last week to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the John D. O'Bryant African American Institute and its contributions to student life. More »

Foundation laid, Motley turns to year 2 at UMass

Whether hauling down rebounds as a man-mountain defender or coaxing arpeggios from the upper register of the violin, J. Keith Motley learned early on how months and years of private practice set the stage for public performance. More »

Judge: Race did not taint verdict in Cape murder trial

BARNSTABLE - A judge last Friday denied a new trial for a black garbage man convicted in the murder of a white fashion writer, rejecting a defense claim that the jury's verdict was tainted by racism. More »