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An heir of expectancyIt was early in the rap game, back when lyrics were raw and the MCs outlandish, and, for the first time in his life, Big Shug was reluctant to go onstage: "I was like, 'I don't know, man.' " More » |
A different timeThe tumult over busing and school desegregation in Boston in the 1970s is common knowledge. Few people are aware of the special spirit of racial and religious harmony that existed among the students at Roxbury Memorial High School more than a decade earlier. More » |
Gov. Patrick's favored legislation pendingGov. Deval Patrick has two weeks to secure some major legislative victories he can use in his re-election campaign. More » |
Patrick team proposes new math, English standardsA top education aide to Gov. Deval Patrick recommended Friday that Massachusetts replace its own math and English public education standards with new proposed federal guidelines. More » |
Youngsville cookbook: 'Zyedeco, Blues and Gumbo'LAFAYETTE, La. - The culture of Acadiana is inextricably intertwined with its music and food. Carolyn Shelton pulls all of those elements together in her new cookbook, "Zydeco, Blues and Gumbo." More » |
Mass. minority professor program marks 20th yearJust a few weeks ago, Javier Bermudez Reveron was too shy to lead discussions on the works of French philosopher Michel Foucault. More » |
Mass. GOP's Baker stresses 'reforms' over cutsRepublican Charles Baker is adopting a familiar political strategy in his bid for governor: Fault the incumbent for not making tough fiscal decisions while avoiding discussion about what budget cuts he would make. More » |
