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Watch: William Monroe Trotter's impact on activism today
The radical early civil rights leader incorporated boycotts, mass protest and petitions in his activism. -
Book Club: Quincy Carroll's 'Unwelcome'
Our May selection for “Bookmarked: The Under the Radar Book Club.” -
‘An urgent moment’: Why The Boston Globe and BU resurrected the abolitionist newspaper The Emancipator
Originally created in the 1800s, The Emancipator was re-launched this week with a series on the racial wealth gap. -
How to close the racial wealth gap through building community wealth
Our panel talks about democratic ownership and putting control in the hands of people of color. -
Uncovering the truth about slavery in Colonial Lexington
The Lexington Historical Society sheds light on the stories of local Black people back in the 1700s. -
A new Boston Marathon goal: Become more inclusive to local Black runners
“Running is really a microcosm of a larger society. So even though it should be all welcoming and inclusive, it's not,” says sociologist Tiffany Chenault. -
Video shows a Michigan police officer on Black man's back before he fatally shot him
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Black man face-down on the ground was fatally shot in the back of the head by a Michigan police officer, the violent climax of a… -
New report highlights dual impact of pandemic and racism on Asian American community
Fifty four percent of Chinese Bostonians said people acted afraid of them because of their race. -
Boston Children's Museum to close Boston Black, open new exhibit focused on identity and community
"We're really building off of what made Boston Black special," says Malene Welch on the new exhibit You, Me, We. -
How BECMA’s new president aims to close the racial wealth gap in Massachusetts
"If Massachusetts can close its racial wealth gap, the state economy will grow by $25 billion in just five years," Nicole Obi says.
