The three men who are charged in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges and attempted kidnapping.
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‘I am making history’: Kim Janey becomes Boston’s first Black and first female mayor
Kim Janey replaced Marty Walsh after he resigned Monday to be President Biden’s labor secretary. “Today is a new day,” she said at her swearing-in.
What is the Ides of March and why should we ‘beware?’
March 15 is the “Ides of March,” an ominous day synonymous with bad omens throughout history.
The trial of Derek Chauvin begins this month in the death of George Floyd. Here’s what to know.
The trial of Derek Chauvin, a former police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, starts March 8 in Minneapolis. Here’s what to know.
Mock slave auctions, racist lessons: How US history class often traumatizes, dehumanizes Black students
Each year, particularly in February, racist classroom activities about slavery draw national outrage. Experts say its part of a systemic problem.
Reports: Justice Department ramps up George Floyd investigation into former officer Derek Chauvin
The DOJ called new witnesses and empaneled a new grand jury as part of its investigation into whether Derek Chauvin violated Floyd’s civil rights.
Power outages are ‘matter of life and death’ for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities
People with chronic conditions and people with disabilities will likely be disproportionately impacted by the power outages, advocates say.
‘Stop killing us’: Attacks on Asian Americans highlight rise in hate incidents amid COVID-19
After a series of attacks on Asian Americans, including a 91-year-old man in California, activists say more must be done to curb violence and racism.
100 years after the Tulsa Massacre, entrepreneurs revive spirit of ‘Black Wall Street’
Descendants of the Greenwood District’s business leaders celebrate the resilience that has helped Black families succeed in Oklahoma for generations.
Canada becomes first nation to declare the Proud Boys a terrorist organization
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced Wednesday the Proud Boys were one of 13 groups now designated as terrorist organizations.