Sly Stone passed away on June 9, 2025, at his home in Granada Hills, Los Angeles. He was 82. According to his representatives ...

As a military commander for the African Party for the Independence of Guinee-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGCV), Pedro Pires ...

Extreme heat — and what to do about it — was also on the minds of researchers, community advocates and local leaders at a ...

The Coalition for Worker Ownership and Power has pushed for the Legislature to increase that program’s funding, which would be an investment in equity and economic growth. Lawmakers should try to find ...

Gov. Maura Healey (center) signs a proclamation commemorating Juneteenth at an event with members of the Governor’s Advisory ...

News the city is planning to shutter four Boston Public Schools buildings next year was met with frustration last week as activists renewed calls for the district to create a comprehensive facilities ...

Violent language can — and does — lead to violent action.

Despite efforts by the Trump administration to erase African American history and progress, RoxFilm’s eight-day program of ...

Now in its 11th edition, Soul & Sangria 2025 will feature live bands and DJs, signature cocktails and sangrias, a handpicked ...

The NAACP Boston Branch is calling on the administration of Mayor Michelle Wu to halt demolition on White Stadium, citing the ...

Yawu Miller is the former senior editor of the Bay State Banner. He has written for the Banner since 1988.

Dozens of high-achieving students in Boston were invited to Fenway Park Tuesday to participate in the second annual Honor Roll Kickball Game. State Reps. Christopher Worrell and Dan Ryan invited the ...