For foster youth, one dependable adult can change a life. A Cambridge woman did just that.
This week’s Joy Beat honoree Alexis Walls has been supporting a young woman through foster care, court hearings and major life transitions.
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Some African immigrant-owned businesses feel shut out from World Cup events
Just 51 days out from the first World Cup match in Boston, a number of African immigrant-owned businesses say they are struggling to obtain grants and secure spots to be vendors at city watch parties. -
New season, same heart: ‘Love on the Spectrum’ delivers again
Love on the Spectrum returns, bringing back some favorites like Boston’s own James and some wonderful new stories. The series’ director, co-creator, showrunner, and executive producer, Cian O’Clery, joined GBH’s All Things Considered to talk about the new season. -
NOVA producer talks significance of NASA’s Artemis II’s historic lunar flyby
Chris Schmidt joined All Things Considered to talk about the mission and its significance for the future of space exploration. -
25 Boston Marathons and counting: One runner’s mission to give back
Brett Gordon is joining the exclusive Boston Marathon Quarter Century Club while raising money for Project HOPE. He spoke with GBH's All Things Considered about his passions: running and giving back. -
She gave her mom a kidney. Now, she’s taking on the Boston Marathon.
Kortney Hixson donated a kidney to her mom, saving her life. She spoke on GBH's All Things Considered about that journey and the impact of organ donation. -
Women were once banned from the Boston Marathon. Bobbi Gibb ran anyway.
Six decades after her historic run, Bobbi Gibb returns to GBH's All Things Considered to reflect on how love — not fear — pushed her to defy the rules and crash the Boston Marathon. -
Beep Baseball debuts at Fenway Park, bringing America's pastime to all
Blind and low-vision athletes took to the field at Fenway, using sound to play the beloved sport. Boston Strong head coach and player Joe Quintanilla joined GBH's All Things Considered to share more.
