LOCAL NEWS
Film examines link between comfort foods and health crisesNortheastern University was the place to be the night of Nov. 16, as the campus' African-American Institute played host to the screening of "Soul Food Junkies," an independent documentary that explores the ramifications of being a soul food addict. More » |
Gospel ensemble reunites after 26-year hiatusFans of the Garthenia Beal Gospel Ensemble had their first chance to see the choir sing in more than 25 years last week at its first official reunion, held at the Morning Star Baptist Church in Mattapan. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Prison's invisible men skew view of black progressAfter President Barack Obama's resounding electoral victory earlier this month, many are crediting massive voter turnout in African American and Latino communities as the key to his success. According to the NAACP, swing states in particular saw a dramatic increase in the share of black voters. More » |
Expanding Medicare needed to ease cost of long term careALBANY, Calif. -- The long and hard-fought battle Eileen Hadidian has been waging against bone cancer for more than 10 years seems to be drawing to a close. Doctors earlier this month said she is probably just a few days, or maybe even just a few hours, away from death. More » |