Commentary: Jesse Jackson’s message of hope lives on
It feels right that he died during Black History Month, because he was Black history.
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Help! I've Been Locked Out Of Twitter. And The Bots Aren't Going To Let Me Back In
I’ve been off Twitter since Feb. 12 — surely my longest sabbatical since joining in 2008. But it’s not by choice. First my account was attacked,… -
Yes, 'Strong Women' Can Be Victims Of Domestic Violence, Too
My cousin Yolanda is one of the strongest women I know. She’s the owner/operator of Pimanolyi’s, a Baton Rouge restaurant popular with fans and foodies.… -
What 'Black Panther' Means For 2018 Politics
A woman I know in Boston has plans to see Black Panther three times this coming weekend, each as part of a “Theater Takeover” of groups buying out some or… -
When It Comes To Climate Change, The Future Is Now — As Recent Coastal Flooding Showed
Anyone who was surprised by the flooding that took place in the Seaport District, Chelsea, Salem and other oceanside communities during the most recent… -
Aggressive Cost Cutter Buys An Already Diminished Boston Herald
There was a time not too many years ago when Digital First Media — the all-but-certain next owner of the Boston Herald — was the toast of the newspaper… -
When It Comes To Girls' Leadership, Boy Scouts Has Nothing On Girl Scouts — Co-Ed Or Not
During this week of hearts and flowers, I’m sending a radio valentine to a special organization — the Girl Scouts, still standing strong for strong girl… -
The Herald Gave Me a Shot. Now Will Someone Give the Tabloid One?
It was one of those messages that made me want to dissolve into the chair and disappear.The exact wording escapes me, but the note appeared in green type… -
Nick Collins Vs. Evandro Carvalho In The Upcoming Southie-Dorchester Political Slugfest
When Linda Dorcena Forry became state senator for the 1st Suffolk district, nearly five years ago, it caused a rumble through South Boston. A Dorchester…
