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.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts is on Tuesday and both Ed Markey and Seth Moulton were on the campaign trail this weekend.
A trial consultant said the Lindsay Clancy jury will need plenty of time to deliberate because the case is "incredibly complicated."
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
The Boston Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back Saturday when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock.
A trial consultant said the Lindsay Clancy jury will need plenty of time to deliberate because the case is "incredibly complicated."
The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts is on Tuesday and both Ed Markey and Seth Moulton were on the campaign trail this weekend.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
The Boston Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back Saturday when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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."
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
The Boston Red Sox got a key piece of their bullpen back Saturday when they activated reliever Garrett Whitlock.
The New York Yankees edged the Boston Red Sox 1-0 on Friday night in the opener of a pivotal four-game series.
It was an ugly night for the Patriots in Cleveland as their backups were beaten handily by the Browns.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.