Boston Ballet hopes diverse company inspires future generation of dancers
The Boston Ballet company is one of the most diverse in the country, featuring dancers from all around the world, of just about every color.
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The Boston Ballet company is one of the most diverse in the country, featuring dancers from all around the world, of just about every color.
From playwrights, to actors, to directors, The Front Porch Arts Collective in Boston is working to shine a spotlight on Black voices in the theater.
Frederick Douglass spoke in various Worcester meeting halls and churches, arguing that slavery must and could be abolished.
The four-time Grammy Award-winner is a Medford native and has taught at Berklee College of Music for more than 10 years.
Dr. Geralde Gabeau grew up in Haiti in a family with nine kids. She says she first felt a calling to help others at church.
A yoga studio in Somerville is making sure that people from all backgrounds feel comfortable and included.
The beer company, started by five friends, is one of only five Black-owned breweries in Massachusetts.
Patrick Petty's clothing shop House of Culture in Boston's South End has been a staple in the city since 1991.
Comfort Kitchen opened in Upham's Corner in Dorchester a little more than a year ago and it's already one of the best restaurants in Boston.
Black owned Canvas Studio Boston creates a space for children and adults to make a mess through art.
Walking into Desi Roberts' photo studio in Mattapan is like walking into a time capsule.
Howard Simpson was born and raised in Boston, but he never imagined he would land at the top of a local radio station.
The Calculus Project provides free tutoring resources to students who may not have the money to get outside help.
Anthony Thompson loves to share his life experiences with young men. The fashion mentor wanted to give back to his community, so he started "Follow Suit."
The origins of Black History Month start with a man named Carter G. Woodson.
E. LaBrent Chrite is Bentley University's first Black president.
Teri Williams is the president and COO of the only Black owned bank in Boston - One United Bank.
Marcus Alves, known as Marcearth1 on TikTok, produces historical and humorous videos on the city's history.
In a special one hour Black History Month program, we celebrate people who are making a difference in Boston.
The advisory council is made up of 30 Black and Brown leaders throughout the state.
Nicole Obi is the President and CEO of Black Economic Council of Massachusetts.
"There is actual research out there that shows that when you are cared for by people that look like you, your outcome is better," perinatal nurse Tiffany Vassell told WBZ-TV.
Dr. Ronald Mallett's interest in time travel was sparked by his father's early death.
The CROWN act was passed in Massachusetts last year, but the effort to make it federal law is still ongoing.
Outside of Melnea Cass Boulevard, her legacy and name are largely unknown and uncelebrated.
Seventeen people were charged in connection with a massive street takeover in Randolph, Massachusetts, police announced on Tuesday.
Mike Vrabel issued a brief statement Tuesday on the controversial photos taken of him and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort last month.
With the World Cup just over 50 days away, officials are ready to reveal plans for Boston's FIFA Fan Festival.
Cam Schlittler, a native of Walpole, said he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans ahead of his Fenway Park debut Thursday.
Sherrie Mae Plitouke, the driver charged in a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl in Webster, Massachusetts earlier this month, had been arrested about a week before the crash.
Mike Vrabel issued a brief statement Tuesday on the controversial photos taken of him and and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort last month.
With the World Cup just over 50 days away, officials are ready to reveal plans for Boston's FIFA Fan Festival.
Sherrie Mae Plitouke, the driver charged in a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl in Webster, Massachusetts earlier this month, had been arrested about a week before the crash.
Seventeen people were charged in connection with a massive street takeover in Randolph, Massachusetts, police announced on Tuesday.
Cam Schlittler, a native of Walpole, said he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans ahead of his Fenway Park debut Thursday.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
Two-time James Beard Award nominee and Dorchester native Chef Valentine Howell prepared one of his signature dishes on the grill.
Blithewold Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island is a rare American garden estate that captures the beauty and spirit of the Country Place Era.
An ancient art form still practiced by hand, bookbinding is finding new life at the Harcourt Bindery, a small shop in Charlestown.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
Mike Vrabel issued a brief statement Tuesday on the controversial photos taken of him and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort last month.
Cam Schlittler, a native of Walpole, said he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans ahead of his Fenway Park debut Thursday.
Red Sox pitcher Sonny Gray exited with an injury, but Boston held on for a win over the visiting Tigers on Patriots' Day as the Boston Marathon was happening not far from Fenway Park.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, A.J. Brown is likely to be traded to the New England Patriots after June 1.
Mattias Samuelson scored with 3:24 left and Buffalo overcame a two-goal deficit in the final eight minutes to beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Sunday night in the Sabres' first playoff game in 15 years.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.