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WEBWhen the announcement came that Dorchester’s Carney Hospital was set to close on an expedited, 36-day timeline, community members expressed concerns that the loss of the neighborhood’s only hospital would increase the burden on surrounding health organizations and increase the time it takes for patients to access care.
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Kamala Harris, through the eyes of her sorority line sisters
WEBAug 14, 2024 — Through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Poydras and Harris became sisters, joining what is now a 116-year-old organization made up of over 360,000 members and 12 chapters worldwide, according to its website.
St. Therese – The Bay State Banner
WEBMar 30, 2022 — 1100 Washington St. Dorchester, MA 02124 Phone: 617 261-4600 Ronald Mitchell Editor & Publisher
Boston’s diversity campaign puts accent on the positive
WEBApr 6, 2022 — An inventive national marketing campaign puts the accents of Boston front and center in a push designed and run by local entrepreneurs of color.
Blue Hill Ave. banners honor Black women leaders
WEBOct 11, 2023 — The “Black Women Lead” public art project adorns Blue Hill Avenue in Dorchester and Roxbury with 212 banners spotlighting iconic Black women — in almost every field of work — who’ve shattered glass ceilings by being the first Black woman to do something, inspiring many and making a difference in our communities.
Summer EATS program aims to fight summer food insecurity
WEBJul 18, 2024 — On Friday, July 12, the Mildred Avenue K-8 school in Mattapan hosted a launch event for the Boston Public Schools’ annual Summer EATS program, which helps to dismantle food insecurity across the city.
Kirk Taylor, ‘standout’ pharma executive, talks, walks diversity
WEBOct 11, 2023 — For Dr. Kirk Taylor, a long career in the pharmaceutical industry has been marked by a handful of consistent throughlines: a passion for medicine, loves for language and music, and a drive to work in diversity, equity and inclusion.
In the news: Johnny Green Jr. – The Bay State Banner
WEB2 days ago — Johnn y Green Jr., the general manager of WCBS-TV in New York, will become the regional general manager and president of both CBS New York (WCBS-TV), and CBS Boston (WBZ-TV) news stations.. Green had a previous stint at the affiliate spending five years at WBZ, first as an assistant news director and later as vice president and news director, before he took on the New York job.
Local activists celebrate victory – The Bay State Banner
WEBNov 12, 2020 — In Copley Square, where organizers with labor and community activist groups first assembled, speakers expressed relief, but said the Biden/Harris victory is not the end of the road.