R&B star Miguel evokes music legends onstage

On one of the few occasions when someone from L.A. will get raucous applause within the city limits of Boston, R&B singer Miguel displayed a showmanship beyond his years at the Wilbur Theatre Sunday night. Touring in support of his newly released album, "Kaleidoscope Dream," the Grammy-nominated soul singer was masterful during his 80-minute set before a near-sellout crowd. More »

in the Mix

It was an evening affair with "Mystic River" author Dennis Lehane in support of Action for Boston Community Development's Joseph M. Tierney Learning Center. The Boston author not only attended the fundraising reception, but also read from his soon-to-be released novel "Live By Night" and signed copies of the book at BC High School. More »

BPS helping students attend school closer to home

In January I made a promise to our city's parents and children. Our families would like a school choice system that passes the common-sense test. Today's system does not. More »


Oops! New church filings reveal $600K in financial errors

In yet another embarrassing disclosure in federal bankruptcy court, Rev. Gregory S. Groover Sr., pastor of the historic Charles Street AME Church, submitted revised 2011 financial statements that show previous submissions for the same fiscal year were wrong by more than $600,000. More »

Warren's campaign message resonates with black voters

U.S. Sen. Scott Brown's decision to skip a candidates forum at Roxbury Community College last week may well have been in his best interest. More »

Really, Sen. Brown? Toma-hawk chops? War yells?

What if Elizabeth Warren's mother was part black or Asian or Mexican instead of Native American? More »