Local Issues

(Black PR Wire) The Graphic Artists Guild is proud to announce a dynamic duo to the positions of co-chairs of the national Diversity committee, Yanique DaCosta and Delanie West. “The Guild must be leading this important conversation in our role...

Boston's EMS plays a vital role working on the front lines of public health and public safety priorities, including infectious diseases, homelessness, addiction and so much more. They are one of three public safety agencies who respond to 9-1-1 […]

“REI is an American retail and outdoor recreation services corporation. It is organized as a consumers' co-operative, selling camping gear, hiking, climbing, cycling, water, running, fitness, snow, travel equipment, and men, women and kids […]

The Operations Division of the Boston Police Department serves as the critical link between the public and emergency responders in the City of Boston. The Division is the City's primary Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and handles all initial […]

The City of Boston’s Election Department is reminding voters in the 9th and 10th Suffolk State Representative Districts that the upcoming Special State Elections to fill the vacancies following the resignations of Representatives Edward F. […]

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Offices of Arts & Culture and Tourism, Sports & Entertainment today announced the City of Boston will be kicking off its first season of community arts and cultural programming on City Hall Plaza, […]

Over one hundred Boston EMS personnel were honored for their bravery, dedication, and lifesaving care, between the years of 2019 through 2022. Additionally, 44 former members were celebrated for their retirement, and another 75 for years of service […]

(Black PR Wire) ATLANTA – Bounce TV, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, will pay tribute to music legend and American icon Tina Turner with a special presentation of the acclaimed 2021 […]

(Black PR Wire) Stamford, CT – Coppertone, a trusted name in sun protection, is proud to announce, “Together We Shine,” a sun health literacy and engagement program designed to meet the needs of multicultural consumers. Coppertone is par...

Hayti, the leading Black-owned news aggregation app that pulls content solely from Black publishers, announced today that it is officially the largest source of podcasts led The post Black-Owned News App Hayti Launches the Largest Aggregation of […]

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) today announced that the City is awarding $711,000 in grants to 15 nonprofits to expand access to immigration services. The grants range from $5,000 to $90,000 for programs […]

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is pleased to announce that the following community health centers are recipients of the 2023 COVID-19 Community Health Equity Response Grant:  Boston Medical Center, Greater Roslindale Medical Dental […]

(Black PR Wire) CHICAGO - For decades, McDonald’s has inspired and celebrated wavemakers that dream beyond the surface to break barriers. And now, the Golden Arches is celebrating one of Disney’s most iconic dreamers, Ariel, with “T...

People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises riders to […]

 Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Aruba Good Vibes Only! Live Music by The Roots, Jill Scott, Lucky Daye, Anthony Hamilton Comedy Night featuring Deon Cole & Tiffany Haddish – Memorial Day Weekend May 24-29 Hosted by Chris Spencer & ...