Suicide in Norfolk state prison prompts concern about treatment in specialized units in Massachusetts
Suicide death of 60-year-old prisoner at Behavioral Assessment Unit in Norfolk prison is adding to concerns about highly structured units in Massachusetts prisons.
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On Black Friday, pro-Palestinian protesters boycott Puma over ties to Israel
The protest was part of a national effort to cut into the profits of companies with financial ties to Israel. -
Why the 'Battle of Versailles' still resonates 50 years later
On November 28, 1973 a fashion show rocked the Palace of Versailles and forever changed our understanding of style. -
The Genius Next Door: Harvard's Imani Perry on the history and culture forged by Black Americans
Last month, interdisciplinary scholar and writer Imani Perry was named as one of the MacArthur "genius" grant fellows for 2023. She's one of four local awardees, part of Under the Radar's series, "The Genius Next Door." -
Haitian immigrants celebrate a first Thanksgiving in Boston
The families gathered in Hyde Park for some familiar dishes as local and state authorities scramble to meet a swelling demand for temporary housing. -
Massachusetts food pantries seeing more need than ever, asking for help
Inflation and the end of COVID-era benefits are contributing to the increased need. -
Secret Service Agent Paul Landis shares his memories of the JFK assassination for the first time
"I think we need to know the truth. Let's get it out, get it over with, and move on," Landis said. -
Volunteers expecting more people at community fridges around Greater Boston this holiday season
Community fridges are located throughout the Greater Boston area. -
A Walk Down the Block: Nubian Square's economic future
Nicole Obi, president and CEO of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, has been thinking about the economic potential of Nubian Square.
