Jubilee concert celebrates 150 years of freedom

Far removed from the roaring First Night crowds at Hynes Convention Center -- the central location for the nation's largest and oldest New Year's festival -- songs of celebration and cheers bursted through the halls More »

in the Mix

In his trademark fedora hat, comedian Cedric The Entertainer hit The Wilbur stage to cap off 2012 with two shows of comedy. His stand-up is the smooth blend of comedy with his singing and dancing. His humor is light and fun and the dancing More »

'Lincoln' begs the question: Where is Douglass?

No doubt many of you will take the opportunity to see the movie "Lincoln," Steven Spielberg's much-acclaimed dramatization of Abraham Lincoln's determined 1865 fight for the passage of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery. More »

Time for action on common sense gun reform

As a parent and grandparent, I remain overcome with sadness, grief and outrage by the recent tragedy in Newtown, Conn. This unspeakable act of violence will forever imprint Dec. 14, 2012 in our hearts and minds More »


Rev. Groover steps down as Boston school committee chairman

In the midst of a bitter bankruptcy proceeding in which the finances of Charles Street AME Church are under federal scrutiny More »

Warren promises to 'never stop fighting'

If one can judge the trajectory of a person's career based on their initial actions on the job, then Elizabeth Warren is in for a successful career More »

Boston residents bring Wally's jazz flavor to Florida gallery

STUART, Fla. -- An interracial pair of Boston residents has transplanted a bit of the jazz and entertainment tradition of the vintage Wally's Cafe to Florida More »