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WEBOn Sunday, Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was speeding, recklessly driving, and, according to the police, “putting himself and others in great risk of danger” on his way to his home opener game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Hill was stopped and pulled over by Miami-Dade motorcycle officers. This is where everything escalated.
Doo-wop singer, dancer, author, Ilanga dies at 82
WEBJan 11, 2023 · Doo-wop singer, dancer, author, Ilanga dies at 82. Born Arnold Anthony Scott on July 23, 1940 in Onset, Massachusetts, the artist, poet, dancer and musician who would change his name to Ilanga grew up in Roxbury in what friends and relatives describe as a highly musical family. As a young man, Ilanga helped form a …
BPS spokesperson responds to Banner questions on BCLA …
WEBJun 30, 2021 · BPS: There are two anticipated phases. Phase 1 work is estimated at $1,500,000. Phase 2 estimates are not available at this time. Will McCormack students still go into a swing space? BPS: Not for Phase 1. There is adequate space within the school for this work to take place without displacing students.
New health equity effort aims to increase access to mental health ...
WEBJul 31, 2024 · The program aims to reduce barriers in a field of care that often sees limited participation from communities of color. Cultural taboo limits participation in seeking mental health care, and high costs can further limit access.
City puts stop work order on River St. project
WEBFeb 12, 2020 · Hours later, the mayor’s office called Baril to let her know the city is issuing a stop-work order pending the Law Department’s review of the project. Baril said the stop-work order will, at least temporarily, relieve some of the stress she and her neighbors felt in weeks past, as the developers dug and poured a foundation for 54 River Street.
Wu convenes rent stabilization group – The Bay State Banner
WEBMar 16, 2022 · Last Thursday, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a new advisory committee charged with exploring strategies for rent stabilization in Boston. Billed as a “rent stabilization” advisory committee — a term which the Mayor said she uses interchangeably with rent control — the group will be tasked with studying the structure and outcomes of …
Lawyers for Civil Rights file complaint against Brookline Public ...
WEBJul 31, 2024 · LCR’s civil rights complaint alleges that a “delayed response and failure to address” multiple incidents of race-based harassment and traumatic violence constituted a violation of the public schools’ obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In the worst instance at the K-8 school, the student, MC Henry, was pinned to ...
Building trades unions won’t disclose racial data
WEBJul 16, 2020 · In a statement to the Banner, Brian Doherty, General Agent of the Boston Building Trades Unions said, “Building Trades Unions have a strong legacy of advocating for fair wages, health and retirement benefits, and the highest level of safety and training programs in the industry. Throughout the construction industry, at all levels, there is ...
The Cottagers, Inc. support the Vineyard through service
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Located on Martha’s Vineyard, The Cottagers, Inc. is a philanthropic volunteer organization of 100 African American female homeowners whose mission is to support charitable, educational and community service projects that improve the quality of life on the island. Founded in 1956 by Thelma Garland Smith, she spearheaded the organization’s ...
Paul Goodnight honored, depicted in mural - The Bay State Banner
WEBSep 9, 2021 · Legendary local artist Paul Goodnight was given his own day Sept. 4 at a celebration of Nubiana Murals, an outdoor museum of building facades in Nubian Square. Kai Grant, co-owner of Black Market, read a proclamation from acting mayor Kim Janey recognizing Goodnight’s decades-long commitment …