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Trader Joe's follows in the steps of Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben's in removing branding critics say is racist.

The congressman said further federal relief is critical to support struggling families and educators, and to bolster coronavirus testing capabilities.

The census has historically counted everyone, regardless of citizenship or legal status.

BPS released a tentative, still unofficial plan that would incorporate in-person and remote learning during their fall reopening.

Museums have begun to reopen amid the pandemic, with measures in place to encourage social distancing.

White business owners dominate the state's marijuana industry, despite provisions in the state's law that aim to promote equity.

BPR Full Show 7/31: Seagull Sand Storm (with Kamala Harris)

Best Of BPR: VP Kamala Harris And Kimberlé Crenshaw

Today we broadcast live from the 114th NAACP National Convention, the first time the convention has returned to Boston since 1982. We started the show with Tanisha Sullivan, President of the NAACP Boston, and Michael Curry, CEO of Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers. Rep. Ayanna Pressley stopped by, along with Marty Walsh, the Bay State Banner’s Ron Mitchell and Mel Miller, Naia Butler-Craig, Imari Paris Jeffries, and more. Robert Kraft and Mayor Michelle Wu called in. We also spoke to GBH News reporters Paris Alston and Phillip Martin.

BPR Full Show 7/27: Too Old and Too Hot

Best Of BPR: Climate Resiliency & NAACP Convention Listener Thoughts