In recognition of Black History Month in February, MassLive asked readers to nominate Black leaders doing important work across the state. The origins of Black History Month can be traced back to ...

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The Black community is also vulnerable. RICHARDSON: Within the Black community, we have a huge Afro Latino population. We have an Afro Caribbean population. We have an African population.

Founded nonprofit to support young Black women MacNeal's achievements don't stop on the track. She's also the founder of the nonprofit Her Space, aimed at supporting young Black women who navigate ...

A Black woman-owned, locally sourced soapmaking company in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been recognized by the state for its commitment to sustainability. A Black-woman-owned soapmaking business ...

The origins of Black History Month can be traced back to 1915, when Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a historian and author, founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History — known today ...