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Boston nonprofit wants to help students of color earn postgraduate degrees
People of color make up a tiny fraction of adults with master’s degrees or higher. -
How one nonprofit farm is working to decrease food insecurity in Massachusetts
Gaining Ground donated over 100,000 pounds of fresh, organic produce last year. -
Experts say parks have ‘public health superpowers’ — and Boston is a national leader
100% of Boston residents have access to their local park within a 10-minute walk. -
Boston's Pride celebrations aim to be more inclusive this year
The former organizer of Boston's annual parade, Boston Pride, dissolved in 2021 amid charges of racism. -
Sara Ting's 'Sun Poem' continues to radiate light across Boston and the world
Ting wrote the poem in a personal journal in 1978, but wasn't published until 1985. -
8-year-old Isis McFadden's 'Little Regalia' pillows were inspired by her first protest
"The whole premise was for her to strike confidence in herself," says her father, Josh McFadden. -
Meet Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Uganda's first wildlife vet and a renowned conservationist
When she came eye-to-eye with a gorilla for the first time, she felt an "instant connection." -
From slams to sidewalks, poetry is alive in Greater Boston
Readings, open mics and contests abound in the Boston area as popularity for poetry continues to grow. -
Worcester school counselor Sean Magwire is a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest
Magwire wrote the song “Erase This Day” during the pandemic as a reminder to remain present. -
At 21 years old, BU's Avery Lender already has a decade of comedy under her belt
What it’s like to do stand-up — with a broken ankle — at age 12, and bringing women into the industry’s notorious boys’ club.
