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A Littleton moment of joy as high school seniors celebrate National Merit recognition
Suma Bhiravarasa and Lucas Wright, two of the four Littleton High School students recently recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program, joined GBH's All Things Considered Host Arun Rath for the Joy Beat. -
Doctors Without Borders president sees ‘desperate situation’ as nations slash aid
Javid Abdelmoneim, the international president of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) joined GBH All Things Considered host Arun Rath to talk about the group's recent humanitarian award and what it's like rendering medical care amid a crisis. -
Brockton High drone team members find joy in ingenuity and competition
Brockton High Aerospace and Robotics Competition team members Henry Ani and Julian Melendez joined Arun Rath to talk about their recent national win. -
Corey C. Griffin Foundation helps Boston kids get ready for back-to-school season.
Corey C. Griffin Foundation President Chandra Clark joined GBH’s All Things Considered to discuss the foundation’s back-to-school drive for Boston kids. -
How a Cohasset teen is working to make his coastal town an environmentally responsible one
Declan Bergan runs a volunteer effort trying to keep plastic out of local waters and landfills by providing a free shrink wrap pickup service. -
How one initiative is helping people connect with Boston's waterfront
The American City Coalition President and CEO Willie Bodrick, II joined GBH’s All Things Considered Host Arun Rath. -
Castle of our Skins is using music to honor Black artistry and expand representation in Boston
For Black Music Appreciation Month, Ciyadh Wells joined GBH’s All Things Considered to talk about celebrating Black artistry and advancing equity through music. -
For Boston youth, a World Cup dream turns into an epic reality
Immigrant Family Services Institute Child Enrichment and Youth Empowerment Manager Sylviane Jeane Baptiste joined GBH’s All Things Considered to talk about making sports dreams come true for Boston kids. -
‘Music does what words cannot do’: How a diagnosis led Dr. Stanley Sagov to new musical insights
On this week's Joy Beat, retired Dr. Stanley Sagov shares insights from working on his new album with Arun Rath. -
‘You never give up’: Brockton great-grandmother inspires academic perseverance
Sheryl Royster joined All Things Considered to discuss graduating college despite life's challenges.