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WEB13 hours ago · Isaac Hayes’ estate sues Donald Trump for unlawful use of songs. Isaac Hayes’ estate will be taking Donald Trump to court. Trump, the Republican National Committee and National Rifle Association have all been served with a lawsuit for unlawful use of songs. September 5th, 2024 >. Reporting on Boston's urban beat since 1965.
Local News – The Bay State Banner
WEBThis week, many Democratic voters are laser-focused on their party’s national convention in Chicago. But while the party’s nomination of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz is a foregone conclusion, local Democrats in the Boston area face competitive races in the often-overlooked state primary, which this year takes place Sept. 3. August 22nd, 2024 >.
About Us – The Bay State Banner
WEBThe Bay State Banner is an African American owned news weekly that reports on the political, economic, social and cultural issues that are of interest to African American and English speaking Latinos in Boston and throughout New England. In addition to our weekly newspaper, we have daily updated content on our digital platform, as well as the ...
News – The Bay State Banner
WEBThe real state of Black America’s wallet. As the country moves rapidly toward our 2024 presidential election, Black Americans are experiencing the most positive economic conditions in generations. Record-low unemployment rates, record-low poverty rates, record-high income levels and new heights of wealth paint a picture of prosperity.
Politics – The Bay State Banner
WEBHistoric wins, bitter divides: The year in Boston politics. At the dawn of 2023, Massachusetts politicians were celebrating the historic electoral victories of Maura Healey, the state’s first woman governor, and Andrea Campbell, the first Black woman elected statewide in Massachusetts history. December 27th, 2023 >.
Events – The Bay State Banner
WEBRoxbury Cultural District to host inaugural Community Arts and Cultural Convening October 3, 5:30pm-8:30pm
Opinion – The Bay State Banner
WEBAn omnibus maternal health bill introduced to the legislature would have overhauled the way our state manages maternal health, marking a remarkable victory amid the public health crises that persist for pregnant and parenting individuals — especially those who are Black and Hispanic. August 14th, 2024 >.
Arts & Culture – The Bay State Banner
WEBThirty-two years ago in Los Angeles, four white police officers who brutally beat Rodney King were acquitted on April 29, 1992. This date marked the beginning of the six-day Los Angeles riots. It also marks the beginning of the film “1992” directed by Ariel Vromen and starring Tyrese Gibson, Christopher A’mmanuel, Scott Eastwood, and the ...
local news – The Bay State Banner
WEBA little over a year ago, the Bay State Banner came under new ownership, signifying a fresh era for New England’s oldest and Boston’s only Black-owned weekly newspaper.
Banner has been standard-bearer for Boston community
WEBMar 29, 2023 · And, along each step of the way, the Bay State Banner was there to record the setbacks and progress. In the Nov. 19, 1965 edition, the newspaper reported on an effort by the Congress of Racial Equality to force commercial enterprises in Grove Hall and Dudley Square to hire more community residents. …
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