Boston doesn’t have a Malcolm X monument. But one could be coming.
As the city approaches what would have been the slain civil rights activist's 100th birthday, leaders are exploring the idea of a monument to recognize him.

Local band Copilot says performing at Boston Calling will be a 'game changer'
The band Copilot will perform at the Boston Calling Music Festival on May 25, 2025.
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Haiti On The Line: Listen to the live call-in special Monday
Public radio stations in the three cities with the largest Haitian populations in America are teaming up to open the phones and hear from Haitian listeners. -
More than ‘mere representation’ needed for Asian and Asian American stories in media
No Asians or Asian Americans were nominated for major Oscars this year. Is this a step back for representation? -
USA, Canada meet in 4 Nations Face-Off championship amid icy political tensions
Some fans were focused on the geopolitical tensions between the neighboring countries. -
Why Rep. Ayanna Pressley is pushing for reparations now
“I think it’s appropriate at a moment of anti-Blackness that we are pro-Black." -
Ice continues to linger and cause safety concerns
Cities and towns around Massachusetts are dealing with the concrete-like ice lingering on sidewalks.
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In What Is Owed?, a new 7-part podcast, GBH News political reporter Saraya Wintersmith seeks to understand what reparations might look like in one of the oldest cities in America.

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