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A new opera about Emmett Till is criticized for being written by a white woman
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
While the creators of a a new opera about Emmett Till hope it will inspire white people to confront racism, others worry it depicts Black trauma for white entertainment while masquerading as activism.
Camp Atwater Offers Black Children A Chance To Make Friends And Make Plans
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
At 100-year-old Camp Atwater, Black children can enjoy life away from the city, playing sports, making friends and spending time discussing their futures.
Boston Mayor Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis
Friday, June 12, 2020
Declaring Racism a public health crisis, Boston Mayor pledges to divert 3% of police funding to other services
Kidnapping Threat Is Higher For Native Women, So They're Learning Self-Defense
Friday, January 31, 2020
In some communities, Native American women are kidnapped and killed at a rate 10 times higher than the national average.
Now, some are teaching each other to fight back.
Now, some are teaching each other to fight back.
Self-Defense Classes Help Indigenous Women Face Kidnapping Threat
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Indigenous women are being kidnapped and killed at an alarming rate in the U.S. So some are teaching each other to fight back.
'Queer Gym' Empowers LGBTQ+ Clients, Both Physically And Mentally
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
A Massachusetts pop-up gym aims to strengthen the bodies and spirits of LGBTQ+ clients, who haven't always been made to feel comfortable in other workout spaces.
Massachusetts 'Drag Prom' Offers Accepting Space
Sunday, May 26, 2019
It's prom season, an anxious time for young people. It can be especially hard for kids who identify as LGBTQ. Enter Drag Prom, a dance where kids don't worry about their clothes or who they bring.
Update On Explosions In Massachusetts
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Days after gas explosions caused fires in 70 homes across three Massachusetts towns, many residents remain in shelters.
Debate: What To Do With Artifacts Unearthed By Irma?
Monday, November 20, 2017
Hurricane Irma slammed into South Florida killing more than 70 people and destroying thousands of homes. The storm's strong winds also unearthed a trove of Native American artifacts.
Florida Jewish Community Rallies Help After Mosque Fire
Sunday, March 05, 2017
After a fire at a mosque in Tampa, Fla., members of the Jewish community have stepped up to help rebuild the mosque.
Resting Place Of Prominent African-Americans Faces Neglect
Sunday, October 16, 2016
The Lincoln Cemetery in Gulfport, Fla. is the final resting place of many locally prominent African-Americans. It has also been neglected throughout much of its history.