Gun violence, mayhem destroying young lives
Shortly after the Jovan Belcher tragedy, I was asked on a television program whether or not the NFL player's high-profile murder-suicide would have any impact on gun control in America. I answered that it would not. Historically, our country has only addressed the issue of gun violence when it touches the lives of those with whom our leaders are most likely to identify. More »
New book explores Obama's use of Black Language
Days before his inauguration as President of the United States in 2009, Barack Obama visited Ben's Chili Bowl, the famous black-owned restaurant in the U Street Corridor of More »
UMass President Caret warns of 'fiscal cliff' danger for research
AMHERST -- The University of Massachusetts stands to lose nearly $32 million in federal research funding next year if President Obama and Congress are unable to reach a deal to advert automatic cuts to defense and domestic discretionary programs, More »
Physicians target youth violence with free brochures
Physicians of the Massachusetts Medical Society have produced a series of 10 brochures to help parents identify and deal with a range of topics on youth violence, including bullying, dating and street violence, violence in the media, and child sexual abuse. More »
