Changemaker: Monica Cannon-Grant, the Black activist holding Boston officials accountable
Monica Cannon-Grant, 38, of Roxbury, is one of Boston’s most well-known activists and organizers. She was responsible for the 2017 march against white
Boston voters reject renaming of Dudley Square
On Nov. 5, voters across Boston rejected a non-binding ballot question that could have seen Dudley Square renamed Nubian Square. Almost 29,000 voters said
Changemakers: Florists George and Barbara Sawin on being good neighbors
George and Barbara Sawin have been in business for over 30 years, and currently own Davis and Sawin Florist in West Roxbury. In
Election Day may be over, but one seat remains contested
A swarm of supporters surrounded Julia Mejia when she declared victory on Election night in her bid for one of the at-large seats
Boston City Council probes maternal health disparities
City councilors are considering expanding doula services in Boston as a way to close health disparity gaps for black mothers, and experts say
How public transport leaves riders in Roxbury stranded
A window into one resident’s daily commute Bill Tony, an older man who declined to give his age, was waiting for his
Changemaker: Kip Clark has an open ear to strangers
Whenever Kip Clark has spare time and the weather permits it, he sits on the stairs of 77 Massachusetts Ave. in Boston near
Changemaker: Jessye Kass, Cambridge Women’s Center director
For the past year, the Cambridge Women’s Center has grown and made changes to increase its reach. Jessye Kass has been at the center of that evolution.
Changemaker: Mary Savoca, co-owner of South End sustainable fashion boutique
Amid an industry saturated with fast fashion brands, Mary Savoca, 30, prioritizes sustainability at South End boutique Ash & Rose. Growing up, Mary
Changemaker: Neel Shah, maternal health care reform advocate
Dr. Neel Shah is something of an overachiever. At 37, his work as both a obstetrician and an advocate for health care reform