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Boston desegregation initiative to reflect on busing, future of city's education
Architects of Boston’s desegregation plan say that, nearly 50 years later, the promised educational improvements have failed to materialize for Black and white students. -
Hispanic Lowell police officer passed over for promotion alleges racism
Sgt. Francisco Maldonado was the top candidate in line for a promotion but it went instead to a white officer. -
Mass. AG awards $1.5 million in grants to address maternal health inequities
Andrea Campbell's office puts funds directly into the hands of providers who can impact outcomes. -
Everett residents say closure of federal racism probe is a 'slap in the face'
People say the closing of the Justice Department probe into discrimination in their city does not invalidate their experiences of racism, and say elections are now critical to bringing change. -
Justice Department closes Everett racism probe ‘without a finding’
Fourteen months after it began, the Justice Department informed the city that the inquiry would be closed with no further action. -
Racist effigy left at Black candidate's sign in Everett
The city has been trying to confront racism in politics. “After everything we went through last year, it’s shocking." -
NAACP sharpens stance against efforts to limit education about racism and slavery
Delegates to the national convention debated and passed dozens of policy resolutions Monday. -
Laws banning 'critical race theory' in schools will persist. One of its originators says it's time to address the deeper issue.
Kimberlé Crenshaw says laws passed now will still stand in a century, and it's long past time to protect the teaching of Black history. -
Why does Boston continue to have a racist reputation?
Journalist Ken Cooper says new, positive images are needed to fix a lingering problem. -
UMass Lowell baseball coach resigns after racism investigation
Coach Kenneth Harring's departure follows allegations of bias by a Black player
