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NAACP campaign targets Medicaid disenrollment
‘Hands Off Our Healthcare’ aims to address nationwide coverage loss
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Castle of our Skins:
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Castle of our Skins: "As I Heard When I Was Young"
December 02, 2023
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Large Massachusetts companies need to do better
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Large Massachusetts companies need to do better
After the murder of George Floyd and the unprecedented protests against police brutality and systemic racism, many corporations recognized that they could no longer stand silent and would take an active role in confronting the overarching problem through diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, initiatives.
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Commitment to DEI initiatives under question after report
Local leaders appeared disappointed that major businesses in Massachusetts blocked the release of their data on racial diversity for use in a recent report that appeared in the Banner last week, saying the lack of transparency hurts equity and inclusion efforts.
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Hyde Park residents seek solutions to traffic safety issues
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Hyde Park residents seek solutions to traffic safety issues
The city’s chief of streets heard an earful from Hyde Park residents last week about dangers on the streets in their neighborhood.
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Banner [Virtual] Art Gallery
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Arts & Culture
Banner [Virtual] Art Gallery
This is the eighth in a weekly series presenting highlights of conversations between leading Black visual artists in New England. In this week’s podcast, Larry Pierce interviews sculptor Susie Smith.
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Medicare open enrollment: Follow the A, B, C’s
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Medicare open enrollment: Follow the A, B, C’s
Medicare’s open enrollment period, which extends from October 15 to December 7, allows participants to choose plans for the following year.
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Stringfest, featuring Chelsey Green Quartet Featuring youth ensembles from Boston Music Project, City Strings United, and Project Step
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Stringfest, featuring Chelsey Green Quartet Featuring youth ensembles from Boston Music Project, City Strings United, and Project Step
December 09, 2023
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Banner [Virtual] Art Gallery
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Arts & Culture
Banner [Virtual] Art Gallery
This is the seventh in a weekly series presenting highlights of conversations between leading Black visual artists in New England. In this week’s podcast, Larry Pierce interviews portrait artist James Perry.
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Tips to help turn your hobby into a profitable business
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Tips to help turn your hobby into a profitable business
What if you could transform your hobby into a thriving business venture? With careful planning, dedication, and the right approach, it’s entirely possible to turn your beloved hobby into a successful and profitable business.
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From Boston to Barbados: How one man from Hyde Park is using his car to fund his dreams
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From Boston to Barbados: How one man from Hyde Park is using his car to fund his dreams
Alvin, juggling a full-time job, was on a mission to find ways to make some side money and chase his dreams.
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Chase Community Manager shares five key financial literacy tips
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Chase Community Manager shares five key financial literacy tips
Financial health is an important foundation that helps build strong and resilient households, communities and economies. Being financially healthy better prepares you for life’s unexpected expenses.
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Banner [Virtual] Art Gallery
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Banner [Virtual] Art Gallery
This is the sixth in a weekly series presenting highlights of conversations between leading Black visual artists in New England. In this week’s podcast, L’Merchie Frazier interviews collage artist and children’s book illustrator Ekua Holmes.
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Sun-Music.net & The Record Co Present Lezlie Harrison - Holiday Joy
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Sun-Music.net & The Record Co Present Lezlie Harrison - Holiday Joy
December 16, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Boston
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Boston firefighters, police officers test skills in cook-off to benefit Get Lit program
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Boston firefighters, police officers test skills in cook-off to benefit Get Lit program
Members of the Boston Fire Department came out on top when they went head-to-head in a cook-off against Boston police officers this month to raise awareness about educational challenges following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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