Posts Tagged ‘Massachusetts’
26th Annual Haitian Independence Day Gala
Welcome to the 26th Annual Haitian Independence Day Gala! Join us for a night of celebration and cultural pride as we commemorate Haiti’s independence. The event will take place on Sat, Jan 04, 2025 at 7:00 PM at IBEW Local 103, Freeport Street, Dorchester, MA, USA. Get ready for a night filled with music, dancing, delicious food, and special performances. Come…
Read MoreMassachusetts to create advisory council focused on Black empowerment
Massachusetts governor Maura Healey is spearheading racial justice, most recently through an order that creates an advisory committee.
Read MoreMassachusetts joins wave of states banning racial discrimination against natural hair
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation that bans school and workplace discrimination against Black hair in the state.
Read MoreCourt rules Harvard can be sued for distress over slave photos
This case sets the precedent for the right of descendants of slaves to compensation for distress caused by using photos of their ancestors
Read MoreHow One Massachusetts Jail Cut Its Population By 30 Percent In 6 Years
By now the problem is well documented: There are far too many Americans behind bars, and it costs society far too much, in every sense, to keep them there. Less discussed, however, is what can be done about it.
Read MoreAct Like a Slave?
The family of a mix-raced child who was exposed to racial slurs during an allegedly educational experience about slavery have concerns.
Read MoreMeet the Newest Black Senator
The newest senator from Massachusetts, William “Mo” Cowan, is one of the most powerful Black politicians in the nation.
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