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Josh Kraft ending mayoral campaign, clearing way for Wu victory
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Local News
Josh Kraft ending mayoral campaign, clearing way for Wu victory
Days after emerging from a field of four Boston mayoral candidates with a nearly 50-point deficit between himself and the incumbent, Josh Kraft announced Thursday that he is dropping out of the race.
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BECMA prepares to move to permanent home
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BECMA prepares to move to permanent home
For years, the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) has had its headquarters in multiple different locations across Boston. Now, it is in the process of relocating to its permanent home just a couple blocks from Nubian Square.
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Banner survey: School library access varies across Massachusetts
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Banner survey: School library access varies across Massachusetts
As the Massachusetts School Library Association marked its 50th anniversary in March, the Bay State Banner conducted a survey to assess the state of school libraries.
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As elections near, prisoners and advocates push for voting rights behind bars
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Local News
As elections near, prisoners and advocates push for voting rights behind bars
Incarcerated felons don’t have the right to vote in Massachusetts — but they still have the right to try to change that.
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Business
Hasbro chooses Boston Seaport for new headquarters
Hasbro Inc., one of the world’s largest toy companies, will move its headquarters to Boston from its long-time home of Rhode Island.
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Portia Zvavahera brings dreams and nightmares to life in ICA solo show
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Arts & Culture
Portia Zvavahera brings dreams and nightmares to life in ICA solo show
The dream world comes alive in “Portia Zvavahera: Hidden Battles / Hondo dzakavanzika,” an installation of seven gripping, large-scale artworks at the ICA Boston.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
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Lifestyle
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month begins Monday and runs through Oct. 15 and Boston is ready to celebrate.
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CineFest Latino returns with a powerful lineup of Latin American films
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Arts & Culture
CineFest Latino returns with a powerful lineup of Latin American films
CineFest Latino Boston is an annual film festival dedicated to telling stories by and about Latinos.
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Boston College is now 1-1 in the 2025 season
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Sports
Boston College is now 1-1 in the 2025 season
Boston College dropped an overtime thriller to Michigan State, despite the heroic play of quarterback Dylan Lonergan.
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Opinion
Chicago’s streets still moving to America’s historic rhythms
I started out this year in Chicago, honored to give the Martin Luther King Jr. Day address at Rev. Jesse Jackson’s big gathering.
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Opinion
Let African American museum tell the truth about slavery
President Donald Trump’s recent social media post complaining about how the Smithsonian Institution museums portray slavery is inaccurate, insulting, and a national embarrassment.
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In the news: Olawumi Akinwumi
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In the news: Olawumi Akinwumi
Olawumi “Ola” Akinwumi is a dynamic cultural strategist, event producer and community engagement leader whose career has been defined by her commitment to uplifting Black and brown communities through arts, culture and storytelling.
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