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Political activism is part of black Boston's DNAThe idea of public service is nothing new among Boston African Americans. In 1867, Edwin Walker and Charles Mitchell were elected to the state legislature and became the first black state legislators in the United States. From then until 1902, 13 different black men served at various times in the general court, most serving more than one term. More » |
Berklee alum set to headline jazz concert in RoxburySaturday Night Live keyboardist Tuffus Zimbabwe is headlining a free jazz concert in Highland Park on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. The former Roxbury resident's performance is part of Berklee College of Music's "Summer in the City" series that features more than 80 free outdoor events. More » |
'Our diversity ... is one of our greatest strengths'During the National Urban League gala, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino received the civil rights organization's President's Award. Here are excerpts from the Mayor's address: Thank you, Marc [Morial] for this special award. I'm truly honored to receive it, but it's the people of Boston that deserve all of the credit. I accept this award on their behalf. More » |
Urban League: Black middle class losing groundThe economic downturn has erased the gains made by the black middle class over the last 30 years as the unemployment rate of blacks with a four-year college degree has skyrocketed, according to a new study by the National Urban League Policy Institute released last week. More » |
Mass. texting ban requires education, enforcementMassachusetts drivers are still sending and reading text messages, despite a statewide ban on texting behind the wheel. More » |
New precinct lines aid MA redistricting effortMassachusetts lawmakers charged with drawing new political lines for Statehouse and congressional seats have received the key building blocks of any new redistricting map: new local precinct boundaries. More » |
'1001' is a modern twist on 'Arabian Nights'Do stories have the power to change history and save lives? Scheherazade, the fable-spinning heroine of "One Thousand and One Arabian Nights," suggests that they do. So does playwright Jason Grote, whose re-imagining of the venerable tale, "1001," is on stage through Aug.13 at the Plaza Theatre of the Boston Center for the Arts. More » |
Banner Biz: The case for raising taxes to balance the U.S. budgetI am not sure who said it first in public debate, but it holds truer today than ever. "Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but no one is entitled to their own set of facts." More » |
Banner Biz: National Urban League: Focus national debate on jobsThe National Urban League concluded the first conference of its second century of service and economic empowerment this past Saturday in Boston. More » |
