Worcester honors its unique connection with abolitionist Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass spoke in various Worcester meeting halls and churches, arguing that slavery must and could be abolished.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Being found guilty of 34 felony counts would normally mark the end of someone's political prospects. But this week's conviction is not stopping Trump (who has built his career, and brand, on grievances) from running for another term in the White House.
A police officer and a homeowner rushed into a burning farm on Thursday night to rescue six horses trapped inside.
South Korea says it'll take strong retaliatory steps against North Korea over its launch of trash-carrying balloons across the border and other provocations.
A Massachusetts veteran and doctor are attempting to row across the Atlantic from Boston to London for the first time in history.
Last summer, otter 841 terrorized surfers in Santa Cruz, California, biting surfboards and even hijacking them. Now she has returned.
A Plymouth man died, and two children were seriously injured in a rollover crash on Route 3 on Friday.
A Massachusetts teacher is on leave, accused of holding a mock slave auction and using the "n-word" during another lesson.
A Massachusetts veteran and doctor are attempting to row across the Atlantic from Boston to London for the first time in history.
Enmanuel Valdez homered twice for his first career multihomer game and drove in three runs to power the Boston Red Sox past the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Saturday.
Pride Month celebrations kicked off in Boston's downtown crossing on Saturday with a party, dancing, and a market.
A new study finds that seeing your friends face-to-face promotes greater well-being than texting them.
Researchers in Massachusetts have found that complaints of memory loss by patients or their loved ones could predict changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about whether or not Ozempic could be used for addiction treatment in the future.
New research finds getting an epidural during labor could help reduce the risk of complications.
"I Am More," a community conversation on mental health, all began with one artist's struggle - and the outpouring of support that followed.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
The I-Team's Call for Action came to the aid of a Waltham woman who paid thousands for a procedure to help her lose fat.
Records show Massachusetts police departments typically and legally sell back or trade in their guns to dealers when they're no longer used by officers.
A woman told WBZ-TV's I-Team she believes she was raped by a killer just weeks before two bodies were found in Brockton in 2014.
The I-Team uncovered a posting on a Massachusetts State Police Instagram account that used a song with racial slurs and talked about guns.
As we await the verdict in the trial of former President Donald Trump, political observers wonder how it might affect the outcome of the presidential race.
Harvard University has decided to go neutral and stop weighing in as an institution on current affairs.
Recent years have been tough sledding for Massachusetts Republicans, who've seen their numbers in the Legislature dwindle while losing county seats and the governor's office.
Independents are the ones who make the difference at the polls, but they don't like partisanship and extremism.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll spoke about what can be done about the state's housing crisis.
At a time when store closures are surging, the parent company of TJ Maxx and Marshalls is talking about opening hundreds of new stores.
Takeda is planning to lay off more than 600 people in Cambridge and Lexington, Massachusetts
The West Boylston Cinema movie theater in central Massachusetts is going out of business.
You can once again grab a cocktail to go in Massachusetts.
April 20, 2024 is Record Store Day. See which record shops in Massachusetts are participating.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End to make an after dinner cocktail recipe.
Family owned and operated, Smith's Country Cheese in Winchendon is a working dairy farm and creamery making dairy products the old-fashioned way.
Rachel Holt talks to the founder of Bonsai Bar for a crash course in the art of bonsai.
North Shore Adventures & Outdoor Center in Rockport helps bring you closer to nature and go exploring on the water.
Set in the woods outside of Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor, Maine, Terramor Outdoor Resort offers guests the joy of camping in nature with all the luxury amenities of a modern resort.
Enmanuel Valdez homered twice for his first career multihomer game and drove in three runs to power the Boston Red Sox past the Detroit Tigers 6-3 on Saturday.
Vinicius Junior scored in the 83rd minute at Wembley Stadium to seal a record-extending 15th European Cup for Real Madrid.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered twice for his first multi-homer game and drove in five runs, Tanner Houck had a solid start and the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on Friday night.
Do you like three-pointers? Because the Celtics and the Mavericks are about to send three-balls soaring in the NBA Finals.
Some media members are pushing a Jayson Tatum vs. Jaylen Brown feud in Boston, and Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has had enough of it.
Researchers spotted a 37-year-old right whale mother named Wolf and her calf off the coast of Massachusetts.
The 2024 cicada broods will not be emerging in Massachusetts - but the buzzing bugs are set to appear here in 2025.
A pair of vultures thought to be "actively dying" actually had too much to drink, wildlife rescuers in Connecticut say.
A fluffy pile of golden retrievers took over the Boston Common in memory of Spencer the marathon dog.
The thick fog made for an eerie sight as the Mayflower II crossed the Cape Cod Canal.