Top immigration official says key rule change to take effect

A rule change designed to decrease the time some undocumented immigrants spend away from their families could be implemented by the end of this calendar year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas said last week. More »

Are black men afraid of successful women?

The truth about partnering is that the more educated you are, which increases your likelihood of financial success, the more likely you also are to have a spouse. There are many men in the dating marketplace who see themselves as a would-be Barack Obama, and they are looking for a could-be Michelle Obama type... More »

in the Mix

It has been a great couple of weeks exploring and discovering the theater and art productions that are currently going on throughout the city. With nature in bloom as a backdrop, the arts offer a new perspective in thought and vision. Here's a sampling of some of the events that I attended. More »

'St John the divine in Iowa' embraces inclusion

Does Jesus embrace all kinds of love? In Lyralen Kaye's remarkably affecting play, "St. John the Divine in Iowa," he does. In fact, a barefoot black Jesus unassumingly tells heroine Reverend Alex, "I love lesbians." More »


Sick time bill would protect jobs, workers

Nearly 1 million workers are without access to paid sick days in Massachusetts. When they or their children fall ill, they are often left with a tough choice: risk their jobs or continue on to work, potentially spreading disease. But that may soon change. More »

Historical rift between hip hop and the Black Church

The generational divide is nothing new. Youths, wanting to set themselves apart from their parents and grandparents, adopt new styles, ways of speaking and even music. More »

Civil Rights generation fights for financial equality

Adorned in a freshly ironed dress and satchel for her books, Ruby Bridges, age 6, walked past an angry mob and into the doors of William Frantz Elementary School. More »