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Boston reparations advocates pledge to keep fighting as Trump resumes office
With the federal path to reparations stunted, activists set their sights on local churches. -
Northeastern University moves away from 'DEI' language
After President Trump's Jan. 21 executive order targeting DEI programs, the university changed websites and program names to replace "diversity, equity and inclusion" with "belonging" -
Police departments rethink hiring practices after statewide federal consent decree expires
The Castro consent decree, which required police departments to hire based on the city's demographics, expired on Dec. 31. -
Mass. cities and towns stay committed to DEI despite Trump's federal order
Across the commonwealth, local DEI directors say their elected leadership continues to stand behind diversity, equity, inclusion — and "fairness." -
An Acton museum invites kids and families with disabilities to discover
Sensory friendly and accessible programs are becoming more common at museums and cultural institutions. -
Worcester city councilor accuses fellow councilors of transphobia, will take hiatus
In 2021, Thu Nguyen became the first openly nonbinary elected person in Massachusetts -
Native American wealth in Massachusetts lags far behind non-Natives, new report shows.
A new report from Boston Indicators and UMass Boston's Institute for New England Native American Studies details wealth and education gaps between Native Americans and non-Natives throughout the Massachusetts. -
Chinatown residents fear displacement as a 25-story building proposal moves forward
The Asian population has already declined in Chinatown. Residents worry this plan could push more people out. -
Cambridge body camera program moves forward 2 years after police shooting of Sayed Faisal
The city has selected a vendor and begun the process of purchasing equipment. -
Kwanzaa kicks off with community events throughout Boston
Boston Public Library hosted two events on Thursday to celebrate the beginning of Kwanzaa, a seven-day celebration of African heritage.
