Highlighting Black talent is the central mission of the second annual We Black Folk Fest at Club Passim in Cambridge, a two-day festival in February honoring the West African griot tradition through concerts and artist talks.
Year: 2025
Jesse Taitt plays GBH Jazz Nights at the BPL Studio
Boston-based pianist and composer Jesse Taitt is performing a solo set on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square through GBH Jazz Nights.
Madison Keys wins Australian Open women’s singles title
One of the longest journeys to tennis greatness took place at center court of Rod Laver Arena when Madison Keys, the 19th seed, upset second seed Aryna Sabalenka, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5, in the women’s singles tennis championship match at the
Australian Open.
Walking with God: Faith leaders discuss the role of the church and social justice
The church has always been a pillar within the Black community and when issues arise they often stand in protest with the very people who fill their pews. Throughout time, whenever Black people have needed a place to gather, the Black church has answered the call.
Public health vending machines look to boost access to reproductive health tools
For Black communities, local and national statistics have identified disparities in maternal health outcomes and transmission rates of sexually transmitted infections. A program launched by ABCD aims to close some of those gaps by increasing free, around-the-clock access to reproductive health supplies through vending machines installed at three of its program sites.
Why some Mass. homeowners got sticker shock over property tax bills
“I almost died when I opened that envelope,” said Sherry Peterson of Mattapan. Her quarterly bill increased by $500, or 40% more than she paid at the same time last year.
RCC internships bring new STEM opportunities to students
For Sasha Nario, her educational experience wasn’t always the best. She pursued, for years, a business degree that didn’t excite her. She struggled to connect with it and to stay engaged. Then she switched to studying physics and her love of education came back with a passion.
Graduation rates are all over the place
Historically, graduation from high school is a triumphant moment for students. celebrating the end of childhood and the unofficial start to adulthood.
Is it safe to get COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccinations at the same time?
With the triad of respiratory viruses present in our day-to-day, it is recommended that individuals receive both COVID-19, flu, and occasionally RSV and MPox vaccinations. However, there is a common misconception that multiple shots at once are “too much” or will overwhelm the immune system.
Heart disease still the leading cause of U.S. deaths
Advances in medical treatment for cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death in the U.S., have helped patients live longer. But a new report finds that risk factors that lead to heart disease are still so prevalent that, on average, someone dies from heart disease or stroke every 34 seconds.
What Black cyber experts say about protecting yourself against scams
Defense is just as important as offense, and when it comes to the digital age, protecting yourself online is a major priority.
Disrupting the cycle of poverty: meeting moms in the moment
In the United States, 42 million people are living in poverty. There are 7.3 million women in this country who are single moms and almost 40% of households headed by single mothers are experiencing poverty.
