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Carmen Sparkles

Actress Carmen Ejogo was born in London on New Year's Day 1974 to Elizabeth Douglas and Charles Ejogo, a couple of Scottish and Nigerian extraction, respectively. She made her U.S. film debut opposite Eddie Murphy playing Veronica "Ronnie" Tate in the 1997 comedy "Metro." More »

D'Midas band leader returns to Carnival

Each year before Boston's Trinidad-styled Carnival, masquerade bands show their costume designs and themes to prospective dancers. Shawn Antenor said when he saw the mas camp of D'Midas International, he made up his mind. More »

in the Mix

At a special State House ceremony, the Boston Celtics and the Massachusetts State Lottery honored 43 local residents. Many in the audience were moved by the stories of personal change told by the honorees. Stories ranged from a combat duty Marine in Afghanistan who survived two explosions and was awarded two Purple Hearts; to a Reverend involved in the Civil Rights Movement; to a young woman proud to say she is a "Big Sister." More »