- Boston’s Best Spellers Celebrated at 16th Annual Citywide Spelling Beeon March 18, 2024
Family members, teachers, and friends were on hand today to support 23 Boston youth from across the City competing in Boston’s 16th annual BCYF Citywide Spelling Bee. Organized by Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the City of […]
- Repair Works Begin After Major Internet Outages Across Several African Countriesby Stephen Oluwadara on March 18, 2024
Repair works have commenced on the undersea cable cuts that resulted in internet outages in several African countries. Reports revealed that repair work is ongoing on The post Repair Works Begin After Major Internet Outages Across Several African […]
- Mayor Wu announces $2.37 million in Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grants to 19 awardeeson March 15, 2024
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture today announced 19 arts and cultural grantees are receiving funding totaling $2.37 million in the first round of Neighborhood and Downtown Activation Grants. Funding in round one […]
- Boston Public Health Commission Urges Residents To Get Updated COVID-19 Vaccineon March 15, 2024
Following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release of updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) […]
- Find A Job Through Our Green Industry Jobs Boardon March 15, 2024
- Mayor Michelle Wu announces newly signed contracts with AFSCME Council 93 and SEIU Local 888on March 14, 2024
Mayor Michelle Wu today announced newly signed contracts with AFSCME Council 93 and SEIU Local 888, representing over 1,700 City employees across 28 departments. The contracts showcase a first for the City of Boston by including set dollar amounts […]
- BCYF Announces New Center Directors for BCYF Charlestown, Hyde Park and Mattahunt Community Centerson March 14, 2024
BOSTON - March 13, 2024 - Today, Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the City’s largest youth and human service agency, announced James Burke as the new BCYF Charlestown Community Center Director, Johnnie Kindell as the new BCYF Hyde […]
- Beyond Borders: 10 Black-Owned Animation Studios Revolutionizing the Industryby Gugulethu Nxumalo on March 14, 2024
The animation industry is recognized for its ability to captivate audiences across the globe, conveying powerful messages through visually compelling storytelling. While Disney princesses like Jasmine, The post Beyond Borders: 10 Black-Owned […]
- Kairos Capital Legal Advisors Launches Initiative to Support Black-Led VC Fundsby UrbanGeekz Staff on March 13, 2024
Kairos Capital Legal Advisors has just launched Project Esther, a pay-it-forward initiative to support DEI in venture capital. Project Esther will offer free legal support to The post Kairos Capital Legal Advisors Launches Initiative to Support […]
- (BPRW) Dare to Dream Big: Launch Your Creative Journey with The Juanita A. Portlock Memorial Scholarship & Business Stipendby Camry Brown on March 12, 2024
(Black PR Wire) The Juanita A. Portlock Memorial Scholarship Fund, in collaboration with Juanita’s Red Room, is thrilled to extend an invitation to aspiring students and emerging entrepreneurs. This distinguished Scholarship and Business Stipen...
- (BPRW) Georgia Student Authors Children's Book on Homelessness Empowering Youth to Practice Compassion and Share their Voice for Goodon March 12, 2024
(Black PR Wire) Atlanta, GA - Zion Lester a high school scholar, student-athlete, and now author pens her first book: “Zion Learns to See”, a heartwarming children's book fostering empathy and awareness about homelessness. Co-authored alo...
- (BPRW) Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. announces new $2 million fundraising commitment for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospitalby Camry Brown on March 11, 2024
(Black PR Wire) MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., a beacon of service and commitment, celebrated its enduring alliance with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® at the Vicennium Partnership Banq...
- (BPRW) Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. announces new $2 million fundraising commitment for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospitalby Camry Brown on March 11, 2024
(Black PR Wire) MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., a beacon of service and commitment, celebrated its enduring alliance with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® at the Vicennium Partnership Banq...
- UrbanGeekz 50: Meet the Innovators Making Waves in Africaby Stephen Oluwadara on March 11, 2024
Africa has long been viewed as a continent in crisis. Although challenges remain, the motherland is now a hotbed for innovation, creativity, and untapped opportunities. The The post UrbanGeekz 50: Meet the Innovators Making Waves in Africa appeared […]
- Councilor Pepén Delivers His Maiden Speechon March 11, 2024
This week, Councilor Pepén offered his first two hearing orders, one on technological improvements in Boston School Bus transportation, and the other to explore the creation of Safe School Zones to improve pedestrian safety around all schools in […]