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Boston has a new Literacy Task Force. Meet Manuel Coronado, one of its members.
Coronado came to Boston in 2018 without knowing English. Now, he's helping others in the community bridge that gap, too. -
Boston nonprofit wants to help students of color earn postgraduate degrees
People of color make up a tiny fraction of adults with master’s degrees or higher. -
How one nonprofit farm is working to decrease food insecurity in Massachusetts
Gaining Ground donated over 100,000 pounds of fresh, organic produce last year. -
Experts say parks have ‘public health superpowers’ — and Boston is a national leader
100% of Boston residents have access to their local park within a 10-minute walk. -
Boston's Pride celebrations aim to be more inclusive this year
The former organizer of Boston's annual parade, Boston Pride, dissolved in 2021 amid charges of racism. -
Sara Ting's 'Sun Poem' continues to radiate light across Boston and the world
Ting wrote the poem in a personal journal in 1978, but wasn't published until 1985. -
8-year-old Isis McFadden's 'Little Regalia' pillows were inspired by her first protest
"The whole premise was for her to strike confidence in herself," says her father, Josh McFadden. -
Meet Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda's first wildlife vet and a renowned conservationist
When she came eye-to-eye with a gorilla for the first time, she felt an "instant connection." -
From slams to sidewalks, poetry is alive in Greater Boston
Readings, open mics and contests abound in the Boston area as popularity for poetry continues to grow. -
Worcester school counselor Sean Magwire is a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest
Magwire wrote the song “Erase This Day” during the pandemic as a reminder to remain present.
