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MFA exhibit traces life, artistic legacy of Lois Mailou Jones

Born and raised in Boston, Lois Mailou Jones (1905 - 1998) overcame obstacles she faced as a woman and an African American to become an artist recognized as an individual rather than an exemplar of her gender or race. During her distinguished 70-year career, Jones created a body of work that ceaselessly incorporated what she learned and experienced along the way. More »

John Thomas of Brockton, two-time Olympian, dies

John Thomas, a legendary figure in track and field and two-time Olympic medal winner, died last week at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. He was 71. More »