- West Nile Virus Detected In Nine Mosquito Test Samples Across Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Roxbury, And West Roxburyon July 26, 2024
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced that nine mosquito test samples obtained from Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, Roxbury, and West Roxbury tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The virus is carried by mosquitoes and can be […]
- Mayor Michelle Wu Celebrates the Reopening of the BCYF Clougherty Poolon July 25, 2024
Mayor Michelle Wu today joined Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the Human Services Cabinet, the Public Facilities Department, elected officials, and Charlestown residents to officially reopen the BCYF Clougherty Pool following a two […]
- (BPRW) Homestead Woman Breaks Leg, Learns She Has a Brain Tumorby Camry Brown on July 25, 2024
(Black PR Wire) Over the past year, Ketty Ledan of Homestead has gotten to know some of Baptist Health’s top neurosurgeons—all because of a broken leg. Last summer, after more than a year of suffering weakness in her right leg, Ms. Ledan,...
- BPS Wins Green Fleet Awardon July 25, 2024
July 25, 2024 – Boston Public Schools (BPS) celebrates its recent accolade as the winner of the Green Fleet Award - Large Public Fleet Category at the 2024 Green Bus Summit. The Green Fleet Awards, presented by School Transportation News (STN) in […]
- Summer EBT is Now Live!on July 25, 2024
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) will be rolling out the new Summer EBT benefit from the US Department of Agriculture, thanks to Governor Healey’s leadership. The program will provide eligible families $120 per eligible […]
- 10 Black Women in Venture Capital Making an Impactby Zara Shepherd-Brierley on July 24, 2024
According to a 2019 Harvard University Kennedy School Women and Public Policy Program report, just 2.4% of the VC industry’s billions went to companies founded by The post 10 Black Women in Venture Capital Making an Impact appeared first on […]
- Traffic Advisory for July 24- July 28 2024on July 24, 2024
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 […]
- Like Google’s Black Founders Fund, These Global Firms Are Investing in Black Innovatorsby Stephen Oluwadara on July 24, 2024
For far too long, Black-led organizations have faced significant obstacles. They are likelier than other businesses to be shut out of traditional financing opportunities, starved for The post Like Google’s Black Founders Fund, These Global Firms […]
- Kai XR: AI and VR Educational Platform Champions Tech in Classroomsby Zara Shepherd-Brierley on July 23, 2024
Kai Frazier is a Black educator turned entrepreneur. Motivated by her experience of homelessness as a teen, as well as her time as a teacher, Frazier aims to close the educational The post Kai XR: AI and VR Educational Platform Champions Tech […]
- Mayor Wu Announces Two New Neighborhood Liaisons for Mattapan and East Bostonon July 22, 2024
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced new staff in the Office of Neighborhood Services, including Asiah Wotring as the Mattapan Liaison and Roberto Gomez as the East Boston Liaison. The Office of Neighborhood Services is integral in connecting […]
- BCYF Announces New Center Director and Pool Manageron July 22, 2024
Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), the City’s largest youth and human service agency, announced Kathy Davis as the new BCYF Condon Community Center Director in South Boston and Andres Ramirez as the new BCYF Draper Pool Manager in […]
- (BPRW) STATEMENT FROM THE NATIONAL BLACK CAUCUS OF STATE LEGISLATORS ON THE IMPACT OF THE BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION’S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ALL AMERICANSby Camry Brown on July 22, 2024
(Black PR Wire) WASHINGTON, D.C.— The National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL) recognizes yesterday as a monumental moment in political history in the wake of President Joseph R. Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 p...
- Female Founders and Investors Tell Their Stories in a New Doc: Women Who Build Africaby Gugulethu Nxumalo on July 22, 2024
Africa is frequently misrepresented in mainstream media. However, a powerful film is changing the narrative: the story of resilient and tenacious African women breaking barriers as The post Female Founders and Investors Tell Their Stories in a New […]
- (BPRW) Thrivin’ in Color Podcast Welcomes Dr. Nicole Cammack for A Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Specialby Camry Brown on July 19, 2024
(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – As mental health concerns grow in the Black community, it is imperative to have the resources and tools needed to help decrease the stigma and raise awareness. During National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, […]
- (BPRW) Thrivin’ in Color Podcast Welcomes Dr. Nicole Cammack for A Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Specialby Camry Brown on July 19, 2024
(Black PR Wire) Miami, FL – As mental health concerns grow in the Black community, it is imperative to have the resources and tools needed to help decrease the stigma and raise awareness. During National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, […]