Colonial newspapers contributed to the perpetuation of slavery. Advertised 250 years ago today: “TO BE SOLD for no Fault, A likely active Negro Boy ... extreamly handy in a House. Enquire of the Printer.” (Massachusetts Gazette & Boston Weekly News-Letter 11/5/1772)

"American port cities from New England to New Orleans were shaped by the Transatlantic Slave Trade." ow.ly/9KMA50LtXIb

Dan Savage Rachel Maria 🇺🇸🌻🇺🇦🧡🟦 And they feel free to act on their hate.

🚨🚨Alert! Alert!🚨🚨The #MaryElizaProject has just dropped more Women Voter data! We've released over 1500 Women Voter records from Boston's Ward 11, covering the northern part of #Dorchester boston.gov/news/mary-eliz… Adam Gaffin Dorchester Reporter Dorchester Archives Madison Foley

How did a Waterfront Cultural Center, trumpeted by the press in 2018, filed in a Project Notification Form in 2019 (see plan below from PNF), disappear without a word in 2020? Why wouldn't it disappear? Not a word of concern outside my Twitter feed. x.com/FortPointer/st…

Have you ever found something you weren’t looking for? While researching the Women’s Relief Corps during Reconstruction, Ranger Rich came across this unknown photo of Susie King Taylor, shared by The Boston Globe in 1904 - just 2 years after she published her memoir. 🧵 1/4

BIG BOB from Boston Dorchester is an amazing neighborhood. Very diverse, great food scene. Lots of college kids live there. Like any big city, gotta be mindful of your surroundings. Enjoy!

My mantra for the rest of the year.

“Today, there are 10 census tracts that have a white population of 88 percent to 97.7 percent in a city that is majority minority.” | ⁦Boston Magazine⁩ #Boston #BosPoli #MAPoli #Housing #Racism bostonmagazine.com/news/2020/12/0…

Today is #GivingTuesday! Now more than ever it's important to Educate, Engage and Empower our students with the awareness and appreciation of Black history in NH. Click the link to help support the work of the Trail! bit.ly/3OSpei0

My name is Joel Richards - I am a Boston public school teacher, a pastor, and a father of two boys living in the heart of Dorchester. I am excited & proud to announce my run for Boston City Council in District 3 on a campaign centered on building a Boston for all! #Bospoli

In conclusion: 1) IDP units need to be more deeply affordable (Much of Boston still makes ~$30k working FT) 2) Processes 4 affordable housing need to be way easier/more accessible 3) Nonprofits, stop exploiting young women in stressful jobs + paying them $30k?

For those wanting to support, please consider donating to Mr. Richards campaign - secure.actblue.com/donate/jrd3

Planning my trip to Bear Mountain, NY - staying at Bear Mountain Inn. For friends traveling soon: flip.to/r/z8zgv Bear Mountain Inn