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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 -
Jackie Robinson broke MLB’s color barrier. Meet the Black and Latino players who came next.
Frank Jordan, who traveled with his father's Negro Leagues team, helped bring the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum’s exhibit to Boston. -
NAACP convention will return to Boston for first time in 40 years
The upcoming convention is reigniting a history that goes back to the organization’s founding. -
Severe complications during childbirth nearly doubled over a decade in Massachusetts
Black women, people with intellectual disabilities and those over 40 have a much higher risk.
