In an effort to return to a sort of normalcy, JP-based band Alex and the People, along with another band called Wildcat Slim, held an in-person concert at Midway Cafe on June 5. “It was super crazy,” said Alex Alvanos,…
E-13 Police Present Crime Stats at Monthly Community Meeting
On Thursday, June 3, District E-13 police officers presented its monthly virtual police and community relations meeting. The meeting is an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of local law enforcement. At every meeting, officers provide local…
La Policía De E-13 Presenta Estadísticas De Delitos
El jueves 3 de junio, los oficiales de policía del Distrito E-13 presentaron su reunión virtual mensual de relaciones policiales y comunitarias. La reunión es una oportunidad para que el público haga preguntas a las autoridades locales. En cada reunión,…
Boston Black Hospitality Coalition Hosts Black Restaurant Month
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted black communities at a disproportionate rate. During this devastating public health crisis, Black business owners were forced to grapple with an economic crisis that disrupted their livelihoods and significantly undermined the financial…
Two School Committee Members Resign After Racially Charged Texts Come to Light
Two Boston School Committee members, including Chair Alexandra Oliver-Davila, have resigned this week suddenly amidst the unexpected release of text messages that were disparaging to white people – particularly to white parents from West Roxbury. Chair Oliver-Davila resigned on Tuesday,…
Immigrant Students and Educators Reflect on the Pandemic’s Impact on Their Education and Lives
In early March, a few days before the COVID 19 pandemic closed down schools across Boston, Head of School at the Margarita Muñiz Academy in Jamaica Plain Dania Vazquez gathered her key staff, administrators, nurses, the school secretary and custodians…