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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.

As the world reels from a pandemic, climate change and artificial intelligence, the workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics continues to face racial and gender disparities.

Local players had solid years despite late-season woes

In a traditional college football game that has been played for over 100 years, the Wolverines of the University of Michigan and the Buckeyes of Ohio State University wage a gridiron war. 

Today, we’re in Nubian Square. We’re standing on the corner of Malcolm X Boulevard and Washington Street, right in front of the “Faces of Dudley” mural on the side of Silver Slipper Cafe, a neighborhood staple.

Earlier this month, the town of Brookline approved renaming Heath Elementary School the Roland Hayes School.

Alumni of the Jeremiah E. Burke High School are stepping up their push to rename the Burke for former headmaster Albert D. Holland, who led the school from 1982 to 1993.

On Thursday, Nov. 9, former Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III and Matt Kennedy, grandsons of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, celebrated their grandfather’s legacy and the lasting contributions during the Embracing the Legacy celebration, the 17th annual event of RFK Community Alliance.

Deputy Commissioner Pamerson O. Ifill has been appointed commissioner of probation for Massachusetts, the first Black person to hold that post. 

The city’s chief of streets heard an earful from Hyde Park residents last week about dangers on the streets in their neighborhood.

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.

Formerly incarcerated citizens prepare holiday feast for South Boston community