The Bay State Banner – Reporting on Boston's urban beat since 1965
WEB4 days ago · The Banner returns to the heart of Roxbury. As we approach the one-and-a-half year mark as the new stewards of the Bay State Banner, we are relocating the newspaper to the Nubian Square area to take over the historic Cruz Company offices at One John Eliot Square. October 2nd, 2024 >.
Big step for Ujima Project – The Bay State Banner
WEBSep 4, 2024 · The move comes amid a number of changes the group is starting or considering to expand and support its operations and investments in Boston’s communities of color. (The Ujima Project is a financial supporter of the Bay State Banner.) “It definitely is an exciting new chapter for Ujima right now,” said Nia Evans, the group’s executive ...
Gun Violence Memorial Project coming to Boston
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Banner Arts & Culture Sponsored by Cruz Companies. When the Gun Violence Memorial Project was launched in 2019, there were an average of 700 gun-related deaths every week in the United States. In 2024, the weekly average has been 840. The need for a space of collective mourning, remembrance and awareness is greater than ever.
Roxbury mural immortalizes “Queen of Disco” Donna Summer
WEBAug 28, 2024 · In one, she wears a gaudy, fuzzy hat, her face posed dramatically. In another, her blank expression is accentuated by Cher-like waist-length locks, a flower crown, and a hooded gown. In his mural, Douglas wanted to capture Summer’s “beautiful, sexy, loud” personality, he said. To do that, he used the cover of Summer’s album, “Once ...
Sun-Music.net Presents The Jesse Taitt Quintet
WEB5 days ago · Sun Music presents The Jesse Taitt Quintet Saturday November 2, 2024 at Scullers Jazz Club for two shows at 7pm and 9pm. Jesse will be performing songs from the American Songbook and his original compositions. Mr. Taitt is a multifaceted pianist, composer, arranger, and educator with a rich musical journey. Jesse is …
71–73 Warren Avenue, Milton, MA – The Bay State Banner
WEBSep 4, 2024 · One (1) 4 Bedroom Condominium for $362,400 ($238/month condo fees) 71-73 Warren Avenue is a new homeownership opportunity in Milton. This is a lottery for two (2) affordable condominiums. Each unit within this bright and welcoming 2-family home features spacious rooms, a well-appointed remodeled kitchen and bathrooms, and beautiful hardwood floors.
In the news: Dr. Henry Louis Gates – The Bay State Banner
WEBJul 31, 2024 · Banner. Henry Louis Gates COURTESY PHOTO. Dr. Henry Louis Gates of Harvard’s DuBois Institute was awarded the 2024 Spingarn Medal at the NAACP’s 115th Convention, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This prestigious honor acknowledges outstanding achievement by a living African American in a variety …
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Pew Research Center report uncovers racial and political …
WEBSep 5, 2024 · A new report from the Pew Research Center, as part of the Pew-Knight Initiative, has revealed how Americans perceive and consume local crime news, highlighting significant racial, ethnic, and political disparities.Based on a survey of 5,146 U.S. adults conducted in January and funded jointly by The Pew Charitable Trusts and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the study is the third in ...
The 11th Big Head Community Festival – The Bay State Banner
WEBSep 14, 2024 · The National Center of Afro-American Artists and the Boston Juneteenth Committee are pleased to announce the 11th Big Head Community Festival on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 12:00pm til dusk. The Festival will be held at 300 Walnut Avenue, Roxbury under the theme “Harmony In Motion – Canceling Violence Together”.This event coincides with the launching of Cancel Violence: Artists ...