Chef Marcus Samuelsson discusses new memoir

Over the past several decades, African Americans have broken down racial barriers in nearly every profession: academics, media, entertainment, sports, law, medicine, finance -- and even the presidency. More »

Penn State sanctions make Eddie Robinson winningest coach

Eddie Robinson is back on top through unexpected circumstances. In one of the harshest penalties ever levied against a school, National Collegiate Association of Athletics (NCAA) President Mark Emmert, announced last month that Penn State would face a $60 million fine More »

Hip hop's premier poet Nas returns with 'Life Is Good'

Hip hop fans, prepare to write Nas a thank-you letter. With the release of his 10th album, "Life Is Good," the rap legend has almost singlehandedly revived a genre that he himself declared was dead six years ago. More »

'Color-Blind' delivers timely message on human dignity

Moise Robert sees theater as "an emotional roller coaster ride" for audiences. The Haitian American writer, actor and artistic director of the young Worcester-based Revolution Drama Crew (RevDc ) wants theatergoers to "laugh through your tears." More »


Gov. Patrick signs 'three strikes' bill

After days of back and forth with the state legislature, Gov. Deval Patrick agreed to sign the controversial "three strikes" bill, saying the bill was a "good start" to more comprehensive criminal justice reforms. "I understand the concerns of those who worry we have taken judgment out of the justice system and the pain and frustration of the families of victims of violent crime," Patrick said in a statement. More »

Employees question quality of care at Rox health center

In a series of internal letters, medical personnel at Roxbury Comprehensive Community Health Center painted a picture of woeful operations at the center and layed the blame squarely on its CEO, Anita Crawford More »

OneUnited allowed to depose Bain exec in church bankruptcy

A federal bankruptcy judge ruled in favor of OneUnited Bank this week and will allow bank attorneys to question a Bain Capital official about his role in arranging a questionable $1.5 million donation to the historic Charles Street AME church. More »