LOCAL NEWS
Blacks, Latinos impacting Hub politicsWhen Boston voters go to the polls next Tuesday, they will face the most diverse field of at-large candidates in recent history: two blacks, two Puerto Ricans and four whites. More » |
MIT gives Obama a glimpse of innovative clean energy workPresident Barack Obama urged students, professors and community leaders at MIT last Friday to lead the nation in the development of clean energy technology. More » |
Canada: Let's end the cradle to prison pipelineAs Geoffrey Canada stood in front of the packed crowd at the Memorial Church at Harvard University last week, the 2009 Robert Coles "Call of Service" award recipient captured the attention of all in attendance. More » |
CROP Hunger Walk raises awareness of food insecurityTo many Americans, hunger is a problem that occurs only in the developing world. But the recent global recession has highlighted the growing problem of hunger and proper nutrition in the United States. More » |
Min. Rodney: Reported political endorsement not trueIt made a great headline when a group of 20 black ministers endorsed Mayor Thomas Menino in his bid for re-election. More » |
Big Sister reaches out to Hub women of colorThe Big Sister Association of Greater Boston is looking for a few good women. More » |
First Boston book festival attracts young and oldBoston launched its first annual Book Festival in Copley Square last Saturday, celebrating the city's rich literary culture and history. More » |
Evolving Brian McKnight heading to Steppin' OutIf one word could describe Brian McKnight, it would possibly be "reinvention." The R&B singer and songwriter has spent most of his life evolving with the times. With his newly released album, appropriately named "Evolution of a Man," and his upcoming headlining performance at the Steppin' Out benefit, McKnight has been reflecting on his life and his future. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Hispanic farmers fight to sue USDA over lost landSALINAS, Calif. - A dozen or so Latinos gathered by a field of ripening strawberries, in their straw hats, pulled up sleeves and work boots; they still look like farmers. All but one of them, however, have lost their land. More » |
Minority lawmakers: No census citizenship questionWASHINGTON - A coalition of black, Latino and Asian lawmakers on Thursday expressed opposition to a proposal that would require next year's census forms to ask about the status of a person's citizenship. More » |
WORLD NEWS
Mozambique heads into repeat of last electionMAPUTO, Mozambique - Mozambique's opposition leader of three decades says he won't seek the presidency again if defeated in elections on Wednesday, which are likely to be won by the ruling party credited with one of Africa's biggest success stories. More » |
Sudan's leader says south may to choose to splitCAIRO - Southern Sudan may secede from the Muslim-dominated north of the country in an upcoming referendum because unity has become "unattractive," the south's leader said Monday. More » |
