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New report highlights challenges faced by men and boys, with men of color faring worst
Males across Massachusetts lag in key areas of income, education and health, according to new research from Boston Indicators and the newly-created The American Institute for Boys and Men. -
Everyone250 initiative launches to uplift diverse voices in celebrating America's founding
The Everyone250 commemorations will include block parties throughout the year, an archival book of diverse stories, the recognition of at least 10 important landmarks in marginalized communities. -
Immigrant storytellers withdraw from Somerville event for fear of Trump enforcement
Over the past eight years, recent immigrants to the United States have shared their personal stories with audiences on stages across Massachusetts in a forum called Suitcase Stories. Now fear has forced some to go silent; others presenters are stepping up to speak in their place at the Somerville Theater. -
Zoning board blocks plan to build first birthing center in Boston after neighbors objected
The proposal was to build a non-profit center in the historic Moreland District. -
Broadway for everyone: How audio description brings live theater to blind audiences
There are now about a dozen Boston-area venues that offer the live narration of the visual parts of the show. -
Foreign-educated immigrants search for meaningful work in the US
Of the 240,000 people in Massachusetts with bachelor's degrees from other countries, many face serious hurdles in looking for meaningful employment. -
Airlines push back on new federal protections for passengers with disabilities
Air travel has long been a challenge for people who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices. -
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. -
Civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson reflects on his memoir 'Just Mercy'
Bryan Stevenson sat down with GBH to discuss what has and has not changed in the American judicial system in the decade since the book's release. -
Mass. National Guard pulls out of Frederick Douglass event due to Trump orders
The Massachusetts National Guard canceled its participation in a Maryland parade in honor of Frederick Douglass and Civil Rights Heroes Day due to an order by the Department of Defense that removed funds for any events that fall under cultural awareness, including Black History Month.