“[Sidney] Poitier once said he felt ‘as if I were representing 15, 18 million people with every move I made.’” -NYT
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For the top of this week's @GBHNewspolitics newsletter, I asked U Mass Boston's Erin O'Brien about sexism and California U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein's absence becoming a political issue.
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"I was afraid" or "I feared for my life" have for centuries justified all sorts of brutality against, and death of, black men.
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Now on 89.7: “Hold On,” a month-long special focused on #MentalHealth. Taking your calls LIVE every Thursday night from 8-10p. Hosted by the one & only , who keeps it 💯.
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Community conversation at the with as part of a new series “ at night.” Packed house, standing room only. Kudos to & team on producing a successful, inclusive forum.
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This is NOT justice. Death is NOT justice.
#EmmittTill #MamieTillMobley
"She admitted that she had perjured herself on the witness stand to make Till’s conduct sound more threatening than it actually was... “the mouthpiece of a monstrous lie.”
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The third Boston Comics in Color Festival kicks off Saturday in Roxbury.
“I think diverse storytelling is good for everyone ... the more voices that we hear out there fosters more understanding,” said co-founder
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Some professional news to share...a dream come true.
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I'm joining for an in-person, after-hours conversation on at the Boston Public Library.
We'll discuss my work in Washington & priorities for this Congress.
Join us next Tuesday, May 2 at 6pm. wgbh2.force.com/events/s/lt-ev
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"When Black and Brown people do it, it's a problem. But when they do it, it's not a problem," said Frances Ramirez.
Black runners were celebrating at the Boston Marathon when police formed a barrier and stood on the street behind the cheer section. youtu.be/_yjNGsmSn7w
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“Some people out there will never see us. It will never be enough.” - the honorable Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama. Drawing inspiration tonight from #TheLightWeCarry #Netflix
SALUD! is back for a another season on . Host talks to about why reporting health news in Spanish is so important.
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They dropped that Tucker Carlson/Don Lemon news to distract yall from the real truth, Bed Bath & Beyond coupons expire Wednesday. Stay Woke.
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The hidden costs of transferring to a four-year college: Those hard-earned community college credits don't always count toward a bachelor's degree wgbh.org/news/education #highered
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Filing today for newscasts from the Boston Gay Basketball League awards, which hopes to use Boston’s reputation as a safe place for LGBTQ+ people to respond to anti-LBGTQ+ legislation happening across the country in more inclusive ways here.
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"All I'm left with is, here is a cheering area primarily of Black and brown and Latin folk, and that's where we are being heavily policed," Mike Remy said. "I didn't see or hear any reports of things like that coming out of Wellesley, coming out of B.C."
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And was at the courthouse this morning and unpacks the criminal complaint against Teixeira. Why he could face up to 15 years in prison…
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Breaking: Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey calls on #SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas to resign. Tells “He needs to go,” in response to reporting by raising questions about possible ethical violations.
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Stay with for updates. Our nightside squad & investigative unit are hard at work digging to understand more & share what we know about alleged leaker Jack Teixeira
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For Black social workers, anxiety and depression are on the rise theconversation.com/for-black-soci via
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Today is Phillip Eng’s first day on the job as general manager of the MBTA. He answered questions outside Park Street station before hopping on board with some riders.
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This photo has so much more meaning for me after spending time with a historian in Nashville a few weeks ago with and others.
Historic context is a gift.
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Tennessee Republicans expelled the two youngest Black lawmakers in the General Assembly, further reducing an already minority caucus, over a rules violation.
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NEW: Another man reportedly detained at the Stewart Detention Center — one of the biggest ICE jails — died on April 4 in a nearby hospital.
Stewart is the deadliest ICE facility in the country.
ICE's press release: ice.gov/news/releases/
🧵on Stewart's troubling history:
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BREAKING: Another migrant has died at the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia. 61-year-old Salvador Vargas from Mexico.
At least 11 migrants have died at Stewart. Two by suicide. Yet the Biden administration has refused to close this deadly ICE prison.
Shut down Stewart now!
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New data about the growing and nuanced Black population and experience in greater Boston from . Reporting by
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Scoop: won’t pay for verification
— It will not enroll in Twitter’s “Verification for Organization” program either
— It also won’t reimburse staff who chose to pay for Twitter Blue either
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NEW: The state has agreed to pay $40M to settle (rather than go to trial over) a class action lawsuit regarding alleged discrimination within certain statewide and Boston police promotional exams to achieve the rank of sergeant.
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Tonight! Talking Politics and will both discuss the life and impact of Boston changemaker Mel King who died earlier this week at age 94.
Tune in on GBH 2 or stream here: bit.ly/3lydi6K
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BREAKING: Fmr President Donald Trump has been indicted, according to lawyers.
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Tonight on we pause to remember the legendary civil rights leader, Mel King.
Tune in at 7 on
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So proud of my partner and colleague and friend who has been named one of the 100 influential men of color in Boston - and is co-moderating the celebration
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Mel King, whose work helped shape the city of Boston, has died. He was 94.
King’s decades-long career included directing the New Urban League of Greater Boston, serving as a state representative beginning in the 1970’s, and teaching at MIT’s Department of Urban Studies.
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