A noble history
About 200 African American-owned businesses existed in the city of Boston at the beginning of the 20th century. Before providing a brief history of the most prominent of those proprietorships, a sketch of the city's black demographics at that time is instructive. According to U.S. Census figures, from 1890 to 1920 Boston's black population doubled, growing from 8,125 to 16,350. More »
Young doctors flock to new specialty - End-of-life care
PALO ALTO, Calif. - As Daniel Shaine approaches the end of his battle with terminal cancer, he is no longer surprised to find a troop of young doctors, some with pregnant bellies or sparkling engagement rings, at his side at the Palo Alto Veterans Administration (VA) hospital. More »
Young sisters sing the gospel in debut album
Sisters Oladunni, 12, and Olayeni Oladipo, 10, are rising stars. Both sing for the Boston's Children's Chorus, and last year they released their debut album, "The Mighty One," recorded at 12th Note Productions in Roxbury. More »
Mario Van Peebles' 'We the Party' spotlights urban teens
Actor, writer, director and son of the legendary Melvin Van Peebles, Mario Van Peebles has long since forged his own path in the family business. Van Peebles made his directorial debut with the gangster film "New Jack City" in 1991 that made the character Nino Brown a part of American pop culture. More »
