Black History: Pioneering black doctor championed equal rights
Dr. James Thomas Still, an eminent African American physician, practiced medicine in Boston during the late 19th century. He was the first child of Henrietta Still and Dr. James H. Still of New Jersey. Known as the "Black Doctor" and the "Doctor of the Pines," his father, Still Sr. had no formal medical training. More »
Hip Hop 1942 digs deeper, links jazz and hip hop
During a jazz history class in college, I asked my professor if she noticed any parallels between hip hop and jazz music. I hoped to spark a larger discussion about the link between the two black art forms. More »
Eric Jackson hosts joyful jazz celebration at Regattabar
Weekday nights haven't been the same for Greater Boston jazz fans since July 6, when WGBH-FM pulled the plug on the 8pm-12am jazz shows of Eric Jackson (Monday through Thursday) and Steve Schwartz (Fridays). 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. More »
