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Haitian Unity Parade returns to Mattapan

Haitian Unity Parade returns to Mattapan

On a hot and humid Sunday afternoon, thousands came out to enjoy the annual Haitian Unity Parade celebrating the Caribbean nation's 219th Flag Day with music, food and an opportunity for the community to access health services amidst the ongoing pandemic.

May 16th, 2022 >

The Colored Museum

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The Colored Museum

8:00 AM - 5:00 AM

A growing coalition opposes state receivership of BPS

A growing coalition opposes state receivership of BPS

May 20th, 2022 >

The right candidate for the job?

The right candidate for the job?

There is one office that requires special qualifications, and the voters alone have to determine which of the candidates is most likely to serve the public interests the best. That post is district attorney.

May 18th, 2022 >

Wu pledges $2 billion for school buildings

Wu pledges $2 billion for school buildings

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a Green New Deal program to renovate existing school buildings and construct new ones, pledging $2 billion in capital expenditures.

May 16th, 2022 >

Calculating the cost of health inequity

Calculating the cost of health inequity

After years of urging an end to racial inequity in healthcare for the sake of moral good, a coalition of industry leaders in Massachusetts are taking a new approach: dollars and cents.

May 18th, 2022 >

MassArt fashion design students debut thesis collections

MassArt fashion design students debut thesis collections

On Saturday, May 14, models strutted down the runway of the 2022 MassArt fashion show, displaying months of work by the graduating seniors of the fashion design program. Titled “404 Not Found” the show featured work by 21 students exploring themes such as race, gender, grief, the environment and inclusivity.

May 18th, 2022 >

National Rededication Ceremony - Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial

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National Rededication Ceremony - Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Did you delay getting health care services during the pandemic?

Did you delay getting health care services during the pandemic?

If you postponed the care and screenings you needed during the pandemic, it’s time to talk with your providers about how you can get back on track. Here are six health care services to make a priority:

May 5th, 2022 >

Empower your business with proactive processes

Empower your business with proactive processes

If the past two years have taught us anything, it’s to believe in the adage “Expect the unexpected.” Rather than believe, perhaps it’s better to embrace in order to empower your business against situations that otherwise feel uncontrollable.

May 5th, 2022 >

Thinking about starting a business? Here are 5 things to consider

Thinking about starting a business? Here are 5 things to consider

If you are ready to dive into small business ownership, having a plan, understanding your credit health, and building a strong foundation can set you up for success — and help you sustain and grow what you are working to build today.

May 5th, 2022 >

Thousands demonstrate for abortion rights on Common

Thousands demonstrate for abortion rights on Common

Thousands of protestors gathered at the Boston Common Saturday afternoon as part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations against efforts underway to restrict abortion rights.

May 14th, 2022 >

Paul Willis — multifaceted musician slated for BAMS Festival 2022

Paul Willis — multifaceted musician slated for BAMS Festival 2022

Paul Willis, who is performing onstage at the BAMS Festival in Franklin Park on June 11, is a musician, educator, artist and community organizer. With more energy than Con Edison and Eversource combined, the Boston resident focuses on bringing together seemingly disparate artistic, political and economic elements.

May 19th, 2022 >

Hamilton Garrett Music & Arts Academy

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Hamilton Garrett Music & Arts Academy "End of Year" Concert

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Wu says city won’t reinstate mask mandate

Wu says city won’t reinstate mask mandate

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said Monday the city would make no immediate changes to its current policy of recommending masks indoors despite an uptick in COVID-19 cases.

May 19th, 2022 >