- Amira Rasool’s Platform, The Folklore, Secures $3.4Million Seed Fundingby Stephen Oluwadara on April 17, 2024
Amira Rasool’s B2B marketplace platform, The Folklore, has achieved another remarkable milestone. The Folklore has secured $3.4 million in a seed funding round, bringing its total The post Amira Rasool’s Platform, The Folklore, Secures […]
- Mayor Wu announces Brian Swett as City of Boston's first Chief Climate Officeron April 17, 2024
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Brian Swett as the City of Boston’s Chief Climate Officer, leading the Environment, Energy and Open Space (EEOS) Cabinet. This Cabinet is currently overseen by Reverend Mariama White-Hammond who will […]
- Mayor Wu and B.A.A Announce Recipients of the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 128th Boston Marathonon April 16, 2024
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the second annual awards for the Fastest Bostonians, given to the Boston man, woman, and non-binary runner with the quickest finish times at the 128th […]
- Get Paid to Provide Critical Programming to Residentson April 16, 2024
The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) is excited to announce an upcoming Commonwealth Corps opportunity for Boston residents seeking a fulfilling and educational part-time position. CommonwealthCorps Members will serve a ten-month term of […]
- (BPRW) The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Highlights the Jessie Trice Community Health System During National Minority Health Monthby Camry Brown on April 15, 2024
(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL — The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade joins the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) and others in recognizing April as National Minority Health Month. This year's theme is...
- (BPRW) The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade Highlights the Jessie Trice Community Health System During National Minority Health Monthby Camry Brown on April 15, 2024
(Black PR Wire) MIAMI, FL — The Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade joins the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) and others in recognizing April as National Minority Health Month. This year's theme is...
- African Tech News Platform TechCabal Publishes ‘State of Tech in Africa’ Q1 2024 Reportby Stephen Oluwadara on April 15, 2024
TechCabal, a leading African tech publication, has released its latest ‘State of Tech in Africa Report.’ One of the main findings of the report is that The post African Tech News Platform TechCabal Publishes ‘State of Tech in Africa’ Q1 […]
- (BPRW) GREEN THE CHURCH SUMMIT 2024 – A CLIMATE REVIVALon April 14, 2024
(Black PR Wire) On Saturday, April 20, 2024, at McGee Avenue Baptist Church, 1640 Stuart St., Berkeley, CA, and ONLINE, Green The Church California (GTC) and the Center For Food, Faith and Justice will celebrate Earth Day and present a Climate R...
- New EMTs and promotions celebratedon April 12, 2024
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), and Boston EMS today celebrated the graduation of 28 EMT-Recruits and three recent promotions in a ceremony at Suffolk University’s Sargent Hall. The EMT-Recruits were hired as […]
- Preparations announced ahead of 2024 Boston Marathonon April 12, 2024
Mayor Michelle Wu, City officials, and regional partners today announced public safety preparations for the 128th Boston Marathon at a joint press conference with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Boston Athletic […]
- Eid Mubarakon April 12, 2024
During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted a resolution to recognize and honor Eid Al-Fitr as a City of Boston Holiday on April 10, 2024. Eid Al-Fitr holds profound significance within the global Muslim community as they symbolize the […]
- Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagementon April 12, 2024
Louis D. Brown was born on April 13th, 1978, and grew to be a 15-year-old sophomore who was an avid reader motivated to pursue a Ph.D. and one day be the first Black President of the United States. Brown was an advocate for violence prevention, […]
- Public Safety Telecommunicators Weekon April 12, 2024
The second full week in April is recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week to honor telecommunications personnel in the public safety community. 911 dispatchers across the country and here in Boston answer emergency and […]
- Black Maternal Health Weekon April 12, 2024
Black women in the United States experience maternal mortality rates that are three to four times higher than those of white women, a disparity that exists regardless of income or education level. Black women are also disproportionately affected by […]
- Polish Constitution Dayon April 12, 2024
Polish Constitution Day is celebrated on May 3rd each year and commemorates the signing of the Constitution of 3 May 1791, which was one of the first modern constitutions in the world and an important moment in the history of Poland. After gaining […]