NPR's Aisha Harris argues pop culture is much more than just entertainment
We sit down with the co-host of "Pop Culture Happy Hour" to discuss her new book, "Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me."
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Boston reparations panel pivots toward slavery research, eyes deadline extension
Boston is looking to hire historians to analyze the history and lasting legacy of slavery here. -
Going in for a reproductive health procedure? Ask about pain control options first.
Boston-area doctors say there are many sedatives and anti-anxiety measures for procedures like an IUD insertion — yet many patients remain unaware of their options. -
Healey announces ‘historic fund’ to establish ARPA-H national hub in Cambridge
The governor also praised a new tax relief bill announced Tuesday, hours before details were revealed. -
A New Bedford teenager’s 21-hour days
How a migrant teen tried to juggle going to high school and working overnights at a seafood processor. -
As government shutdown looms, Boston's federal workers face furloughs and delayed paychecks
An Oct. 1 deadline means federal employees in Boston may not receive their paychecks on time. -
Underage and Unprotected: Migrant teens worked in risky jobs in New Bedford seafood processing plants
The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating possible violations of child labor, overtime pay, and anti-retaliation laws at two processors and one Rhode Island-based staffing agency. -
Women’s shelter in Worcester closes due to lack of funding
Harbor is a women’s homeless shelter in Worcester that does not have sobriety requirements. -
Why people leave prison 'more broken' than when they entered
With few mental health providers equipped to deal with "post-incarceration syndrome" and the specific needs of returning citizens, many have turned to each other for support.
