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At this inclusive Quincy dance studio, kids with special needs take center stage
Now in its 19th year, "Me Too" at In Sync Center of the Arts helps students dance, express themselves and build motor skills — and then show them off on stage at the end-of-year recital. -
How losing a grocery store launched a grassroots movement in Central Mass.
The HEAL Collaborative builds community by centering those most affected and giving them a voice. -
In 1969, Boston witnessed the birth of George Clinton and the Funkadelics live on air
Legendary funk musician George Clinton shares details on the anniversary of the group's "Say Brother" performance — and first psychedelic experience. -
From funk to gospel to soul, Sly Stone captured the beauty and chaos of the human experience
Sly Stone’s radical joy, music and message live on in a time that still needs it. -
This community fridge in Dorchester is keeping pantries stocked
The Dorchester Community Fridge operates on a 'take what you need, leave what you can' model for people struggling with food insecurity. -
Castle of Our Skins highlights Black artistry from the past, present and future
The Boston-based Black art institution is spreading joy by teaching children all about Black art through music and so much more. -
Women make up just 16% of the robotics field. MassRobotics wants to change that.
The Jumpstart Fellowship Program is encouraging young girls of all backgrounds to enter the field and grow confident in their abilities. -
In a Pentucket school cafeteria, you can go to a one-night-only jazz club
David Schumacher, who has led Café Jazz for 25 years, brought the annual tradition with him from his own high school jazz band days. -
Towns needed mattress recycling. Young adults leaving prison needed jobs. This nonprofit stepped in.
Nearly 50,000 mattresses have been recycled through the program in the past year. -
With bold and expressive quilts, one woman is telling unheard Black history stitch by stitch
Lesyslie Rackard says that through her quilts, she was able to pay tribute to George Floyd in 2020 — despite being stuck in her home.
