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Roxbury Community College's 18th president aims to change lives
Jonathan Jefferson landed his dream job when he was hired as president of Roxbury Community College. The board of trustees chose Jefferson to serve as its 18th president. With 30 years of professional experience and four degrees, he will lead the student body and the school’s $40 million budget. Jefferson is pushing for affordable education for his students. “The best…
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What happened to the teen gunned down 30 years ago in Boston?
In honor of Mother’s Day this weekend, we bring you the story of a mother and son bonded over an unexpected tragedy 30 years ago in Boston. And in a twist of fate, one of our photographers recently found a picture he took of the tragic day 30 years ago, and then went on mission to track the family down...
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Andrea Joy Campbell reflects on first year as Mass. attorney general
NBC10 Boston caught up with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell after her first year in office. Becoming the first Black woman to win a statewide election in 2022, Campbell was sworn in Jan. 18, 2023. “It really hit me when I came in as AG-elect and saw the wall,” Campbell said. “We go really far back, centuries of white…
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A doctor's journey for representation in medicine
Studies have shown that race and socioeconomic status can affect a person’s health. Some of that information comes from the SWAN Study: a nationwide deep dive into women’s health—now in its 30th year. As part of Black Heritage Month, NBC10 Boston’s Latoyia Edwards caught up with the lead “SWAN” investigator in Boston. And as she reports, when it comes...
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In telling the story of Northern slavery, Mass. woman hopes to help others reckon with the impacts
When it comes to studying Massachusetts history, most of the focus is on the freedom trail and the revolutionary war. But slavery played a pivotal role in building the country and the commonwealth. As part of Black Heritage Month, NBC 10 Boston’s Latoyia Edwards visited a former plantation turned museum, where this painful part of the past is being...
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Here are some places children can volunteer in Boston
This holiday season is a chance for kids to learn the importance of giving back to their communities, and the benefits can last a lifetime. Children can learn lasting lessons of generosity and compassion when they get the opportunity to volunteer, and the folks at the Dimock Center in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood are starting them off at an early...
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Young musicians give classical music a modern take at Roxbury academy
They’ve only been playing together for three weeks, but the talented Four Strings Academy students are performing at Boston’s famed Hatch Shell stage as a preshow alongside the acclaimed Boston Landmarks Orchestra. “When you pass by the school and you hear classical music and classical musical by Black composers and kids actually finding out that there is a space...
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Exclusive: Odin Lloyd's mother speaks 10 years after he was killed by Aaron Hernandez
Editor’s note: This weekend marks 10 years since Odin Lloyd was gunned down by New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez. In an exclusive sit-down interview, NBC10 Boston’s Latoyia Edwards spoke with Lloyd’s mother about his last words to her and life after her son’s death. With her son’s semi-pro football jersey as a backdrop, Ursula Ward tells his story...
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Choosing the Right Summer Camp for Your Child With Mental Health Challenges
As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close — as does the school year — NBC10 Boston is taking a look at choosing the right summer camp for your child if they are dealing with things like anxiety or emotional challenges. There are more than 14,000 summer camps in the country, but not all of them are equipped to…
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Get to Know Jayson Tatum Through the Eyes of His Mother, Brandy Cole
The masterful comeback Jayson Tatum orchestrated against the 76ers in the fourth quarter Thursday kept the Celtics’ season alive for Game 7 on Mother’s Day. His own mother couldn’t be prouder. Brandy Cole chatted with NBC10 Boston Friday, sharing a glimpse into the NBA star’s success. “I was a volleyball star, I was class president, I was top 5%...
