The Bay State Banner – Reporting on Boston's urban beat since 1965
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About Us – The Bay State Banner
WEBThe Bay State Banner covers political, economic, social and cultural issues of interest to African Americans and English speaking Latinos in Boston and New England. Founded in 1965, the Banner is the newspaper of record for this community and has a digital platform and a health care publication.
Actors’ Shakespeare Project brings August Wilson’s ‘King Hedley …
WEBMar 13, 2024 · The play, set in 1985 Pittsburgh, follows the title character’s quest to open a video store amid social and economic challenges. The production, directed by Summer L. Williams, features an all-Black cast and runs at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury until March 31.
Alumni push to rename Jeremiah E. Burke High School
WEBNov 29, 2023 · Alumni of the Jeremiah E. Burke High School are stepping up their push to rename the Burke for former headmaster Albert D. Holland, who led the school from 1982 to 1993. During Holland’s tenure, the Burke was transformed from a school entangled with gang activities to one with a higher graduation rate and a decreasing dropout rate.
Upcoming election season heats up – The Bay State Banner
WEBApr 17, 2024 · The Bay State Banner covers the upcoming election season in Massachusetts, featuring local and national races, ballot questions and candidates. Read about the challenges for the U.S. Senate seat, the Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court, the Governor's Council and more.
Arts & Culture – The Bay State Banner
WEBThirty-two years ago in Los Angeles, four white police officers who brutally beat Rodney King were acquitted on April 29, 1992. This date marked the beginning of the six-day Los Angeles riots. It also marks the beginning of the film “1992” directed by Ariel Vromen and starring Tyrese Gibson, Christopher A’mmanuel, Scott Eastwood, and the ...
Pressley joins effort to end hunger statewide
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley announced last week her decision to join an initiative that aims to eliminate hunger in Massachusetts. Said to be a first-of-its-kind grouping of policymakers, business and healthcare organizations, and individuals who have experienced hunger, the Make Hunger History Coalition will work to enact policy changes to address hunger in the state.
Is DA Hayden reversing Rollins’ policies? - The Bay State Banner
WEBJun 22, 2022 · A spokesman for Hayden’s office, James Borghesani, reiterated Hayden’s claim that he is continuing Rollins’ reform policies. “We haven’t rolled back a single one of her positions,” he told the Banner. But public defenders reached by the Banner said they have seen notable changes in the office. “It’s not a continuation of Rachael ...
Dorchester Art Project opens storefront - The Bay State Banner
WEBNov 12, 2020 · Last month, the Dorchester Art Project in Fields Corner opened the doors to its newly expanded space and storefront. Located in the same building as DAP’s existing studio and event space, the new storefront offers a revenue source for artists, a creative workspace for the community and the opportunity for expanded programs in the future.
Racial tensions surface amid exam school debate
WEBJun 23, 2021 · While white students in 2020 made up 40% of those invited to exam schools, they made up 24% invited this year. Just 14% of the total number of students in the BPS system are white. The percentage of Asian students admitted to exam schools dropped from 14% to 11%. By contrast, the number of Blacks …