Black History Month: Celebrating Nicole Obi
Nicole Obi is the President and CEO of Black Economic Council of Massachusetts.
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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.
WBZ-TV's Katrina Kincade reports.
The ball celebrated various community members making a big impact on their neighborhoods.
WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Dr. Ronald Mallett's interest in time travel was sparked by his father's early death.
WBZ-TV's Jacob Wycoff reports.
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.
WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Jerome Smith is Amazon's Head of Community Engagement for the New England region.
A Massachusetts businessman got to work after the death of George Floyd. And two years later, he's following through on the promises he made.
Rollins Ross. provides music lessons for children through his company "Ross Music Company."
Reverand Mariama White-Hammond Is the Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space for the city of Boston.
Toy Burton is the founder and Executive Director of DeeDee's Cry.
Glynn Lloyd is the Executive Director of Mill City Community Investments.
Priscilla Douglas is the board chair at the Boston Public Library.
Boston Public Library is celebrating Black History Month as librarians have gathered dozens of new books aimed at sharing the African-American experience.
T. Michael Thomas is focused on getting young people off the streets and providing a career for them.
Michael Curry is the President and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers.
Imari Paris Jeffries is the Executive Director of Embrace Boston.
Ava Callender Concepcion is the Commissioner for the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.
Darryl Settles is the President of Catalyst Ventures Development and a community service activist.
WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Segun Idowu has worn many hats when it comes to making Boston a better place for all.
