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Minority career women gather to build and bond

Media and entertainment often portray females as being caustic and catty towards one another. But contrary to popular stereotypes, many women work tirelessly to create a collaborative, nurturing atmosphere for other females. 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, UMass President Robert L. Caret told members of the University's Board of Trustees last week. More »

NATIONAL NEWS

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. 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 Washington, D.C. He ordered a chili half smoke, Ben's signature dish, and gave the cashier a $20 bill. When she handed him the change for his $12 meal, Obama declined, saying, "Nah, we straight." More »

President Obama: '...our hearts are broken'

We've endured too many of these tragedies in the past few years. And each time I learn the news I react not as a President, but as anybody else would -- as a parent. And that was especially true today. I know there's not a parent in America who doesn't feel the same overwhelming grief that I do. More »

FCC must promote diversity in media ownership

The media keep telling us how changing demographics are profoundly reshaping our nation, and that businesses, political parties and government must diversify to remain relevant. So why are the bearers of these truths -- the same media -- fighting tooth and nail to stay as homogenous as possible? More »

HEALTH

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 »

Post- traumatic stress disorder

Nearly 20 years have passed and Tina Chery still remembers the shock of hearing the news that her son had been murdered. Louis was 15 years old at the time when he was caught in crossfire near Field's Corner. Ironically, he was on his way to a Teens Against Gang Violence meeting. More »

For the young, overcoming trauma requires a safe place

To this day, Alexis doesn't remember how she ended up on Massachusetts Avenue in the middle of the night, high on drugs, wandering aimlessly along one of Boston's busiest thoroughfares. More »

Anxiety: When you need to worry

Everyone experiences anxiety. It's impossible to skate through life without it. Anxiety and fear are natural reactions when you're faced with a threat to your well-being. In fact, a jolt of anxiety can drive you to study for a test, polish a presentation or hop out of the way of danger. More »

Do you think you have PTSD?

In your life, have you ever had any experience that was so frightening, horrible or upsetting that, in the past month, you: More »