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Rudy Edwards Jr., basketball player, firefighter, doing what he loved

Gloria Fox, activist, former Mass. state rep. has died at 82

What’s next? Boston thought leaders debrief on the presidential election

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Ayanna Pressley: “... everything about this election is extraordinary.”
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Ayanna Pressley: “... everything about this election is extraordinary.”
As the campaign for president draws to a close, Vice President Kamala Harris has sent surrogates from every corner of the Democratic network to share her message of unity and prosperity, along with the consequences of what another Donald Trump presidency would look like.
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Federal report: Black girls face disparity in school discipline
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Federal report: Black girls face disparity in school discipline
A new federal report, released Sept. 19, highlighted a disparity in disciplinary action Black girls face in schools.
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Pressley joins effort to end hunger statewide
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley announced last week her decision to join an initiative that aims to eliminate hunger in Massachusetts.
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Lawmakers and Carney employees rally in opposition to hospital’s closing
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Lawmakers and Carney employees rally in opposition to hospital’s closing
On Monday, July 29 elected officials, Dorchester residents, hospital workers and community advocates gathered outside of Carney Hospital to express concerns over Steward Health Care’s recently announced closure of the hospital.
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BMC program continues to address gun violence with new federal funding
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BMC program continues to address gun violence with new federal funding
As an emergency physician at Boston Medical Center in the early 2000s, Dr. Thea James saw Black and brown patients come into the emergency department forgotten by the system.
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The gift mothers truly deserve
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The gift mothers truly deserve
Our nation sets aside the second Sunday in May to honor the mothers of America. Like so many others, I spent this past Sunday reflecting on the love and sacrifices of the women who do so much to hold our families together, to care for and nurture us.
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Local clergy, political leaders step up calls for Gaza ceasefire
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Local clergy, political leaders step up calls for Gaza ceasefire
Faith leaders from across Greater Boston sang and prayed for peace in Copley Square recently, joining a chorus of religious leaders nationwide who have been pushing for an end to the bombings in Gaza that have cost thousands of innocent lives.
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RCC, Northeastern partner to guide students toward master’s degrees
When Earlene Avalón, a professor at Northeastern University, attended college as a first-generation student, she felt overwhelmed with the financial challenges of higher education, including affording textbooks and transportation.
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Officials mark 3rd phase of Flat 9 at Whittier project
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Officials mark 3rd phase of Flat 9 at Whittier project
Community members and officials on April 13 celebrated major milestones in the redevelopment of the Flat 9 at Whittier complex. Members of local, state and federal government, joined by members of the development team and community residents, marked the completion of the second phase of the redevelopment as well as the groundbreaking of its third and final phase.
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Pressley channels aid to African immigrants
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Pressley channels aid to African immigrants
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley and local community leaders last week celebrated new federal funding Pressley obtained for local nonprofit African Community Economic Development of New England (ACEDONE).
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Pressley meets with constituents in Roxbury
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Pressley meets with constituents in Roxbury
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley responded to constituent questions and concerns about student debt relief, Black maternal health, reparations and climate change at a Boston event on Oct. 19.
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Pressley savors success in student loan cut
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Pressley savors success in student loan cut
Last week, President Joe Biden announced an executive order to cancel student debt up to $10,000 for millions of borrowers earning less than $125,000 annually, and up to $20,000 for recipients of need-based federal Pell Grants.
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