Picture this: you are a Black professional in Massachusetts. You did everything right. You built your career, showed up, and delivered. Still, you were passed over, pushed out, or forced to navigate a workplace that made clear you were tolerated rather than truly welcomed. You pushed back, and now your employer offers a settlement. Along…

This month, I knew that I would be writing something from a very powerful message that I heard during Lenten season. And while I can’t remember the specific title of Rev. Dr. Atu White’s sermon, the points he made were potent! There are times when I’ve heard phrases repeatedly and they meant very little. And…

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved founding director, Rosemary Tracy Woods, a devoted mother, proud grandmother, cherished friend, and irreplaceable pillar of the arts community.

A community-centered approach to maternal health is more important than ever. Massachusetts continues to experience persistent disparities in maternal morbidity and infant outcomes, with families of color disproportionately affected (MA DPH, 2024). For many expectant mothers, particularly Black, Brown, and immigrant women, culturally grounded support systems play a crucial role in bridging gaps created by…