racial equity

Amid an “intensity of public concern” over civil rights issues, Massachusetts law enforcement agencies from the federal to the local level held the first meeting Friday of a newly announced task force, U.S. Attorney Andrew Lelling said. The Civil Rights Task Force aims to foster collaboration between the agencies as they look for threats and to support police departments...

A newly established task force in Massachusetts is aimed at preventing and investigating civil rights violations.

Mayor Marty Walsh called on Boston’s business community to help the city end systemic racism amid national unrest over inequality, pointing to the pandemic as a prime example. “It’s a lesson in systemic inequity and it’s taken intentional work, every day, to address it,” Walsh said Tuesday in virtual remarks to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. “But when...

Little Free Libraries, or book-sharing boxes, are a trend in over 100 countries, including the U.S. Some Bay State natives are on a mission to ensure that the books inside represent the global community we now live in.

Talking about race, racism, protests and riots is difficult between adults. Now, imagine being a child and trying to make sense of the race relations in the U.S. right now. Dr. Kira Banks and TODAY Show Co-Host Sheinelle Jones join Maria Sansone for a serious and important Mom2Mom.

Many families have started, or are continuing, conversations about race, anti-racism, and Black Lives Matter. But what happens next? Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Expert Nicole Lee explains to #Mom2Mom’s Maria Sansone the importance of walking the walk, not just talking the talk.

Talking about race, racism, protests and riots is difficult between adults. Now, imagine being a child and trying to make sense of the race relations in the U.S. right now. Dr. Kira Banks and TODAY Show Co-Host Sheinelle Jones join Maria Sansone for a serious and important Mom2Mom.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on Thursday announced steps his administration will take to fight systemic racism and inequality amid nationwide protests calling for an end to systemic racism. In a press conference, Walsh announced the creation of a Equity and Inclusion Cabinet and unveiled a city-led fund to raise money to address racial inequity. He also announced plans to introduce…