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Students of color twice as likely to attend substandard schools, new report finds
The report from MassINC highlights the inequities in the educational settings for urban areas compared to suburban areas. -
Local anti-trafficking advocates say federal actions put victims at risk
Funding cuts, layoffs and uncertainty are making the work of getting survivors stable harder, advocates say. -
President Trump’s warning about Tylenol fueling conversations in autism community
Many families say they welcome more research but question the science behind the claims. They say they would rather focus on providing more support to people with autism. -
For men in Boston, a new project offers therapy at a familiar place: the barbershop
A Nubian Square barbershop has become the gathering place for formal group therapy sessions. -
Brazilian immigrants in Greater Boston are being detained by ICE in large numbers
The largest immigrant community in Massachusetts is also being arrested in larger numbers since President Donald Trump took office. Fear is ricocheting through the community — even among those who once supported Trump during his election. -
Boston launches first 24/7 public health vending machine providing free supplies
The machine is located in East Boston and included items such as Narcan, safe injection kits, socks and more. -
King’s Chapel unveiling first-of-its-kind statue to honor people enslaved by its forebears
The statue of a Black woman releasing birds to freedom will represent the more than 200 enslaved people identified by the church. -
As elections near, prisoners and advocates push for voting rights behind bars
Proponents began a petition drive to expand voting rights behind bars and to ensure ballot access for those who are still entitled. -
Many private attorneys in Mass. are still refusing new defense cases as they consider unionizing
Since Memorial Day, many bar advocates have stopped taking on new cases. They have begun discussions with SEIU Local 888 to form a plan for potential unionization. -
Boston's legacy of Black education inspires HBCU satellite campus push
Boston City Councilor Brian Worrell says any new HBCU initiative must complement the city's existing institutions, instead of competing with them.