Special to the Sun The Boston Athenaeum has launched its newest exhibition, ‘Framing Freedom: The Harriet Hayden Albums.’ This innovative exhibition brings together rarely seen works and examines Black abolitionists’ public identities, private lives, visual and material culture, and social…
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Muñoz Named to Network of Arts Administrators of Color Cultural industry worker Alfred Muñoz of the Back Bay was recently named a member of the 2024 learning cohort of the Network of Arts Administrators of Color in Boston (known as…
The Irish Experience in Boston
Story by Marianne Salza Historian, Chris Daley, presented “The Irish Experience in Boston” at the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library on March 7. Daley’s interest in the topic began when he started examining his genealogy. The recently retired…
Evacuation Day Commemoration Honors Historic Day; Underscores Current Restoration of Site
Special to the Sun The National Parks of Boston and South Boston Citizens’ Association will host the annual Evacuation Day Commemoration on Friday, March 15 at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public. While the ceremony…
Harvard Travellers Club To Host Record-Breaking Transatlantic Oarsman Bryan Fuller on April 9
Special to the Sun The Harvard Travellers Club will feature Bryan Fuller, holder of the American record for the fastest transatlantic crossing by oar, achieved in 2012. Fuller is owner and founder of Power Rowing Studio in Brookline, a company…
City Council President Louijeune Named 2024 People’s Champion of Democracy
Special to the Sun Common Cause Massachusetts board and staff announce the selection of Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune as this year’s People’s Champion of Democracy. The People’s Champion of Democracy award is given to a standout leader working…
The Verdict Is In: We Are Eating Ourselves to Death
Most Americans by now are aware that we are among the most overweight people on earth: 40 percent of us are obese and another 32 percent are overweight, which means that a total of 72 percent of Americans — that’s…
NEAA Holds Axe Throwing Fundraiser
Summer Brings Unique Programs for Local Kids
Even though the official start of spring doesn’t arrive for another nearly two weeks, it’s already time for parents to look past the current school year and begin considering summer alternatives for their children. Boston-area kids can choose from a…
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Meeting On Future of City’s Historic Preservation Efforts Set for March 12 at City Hall and via Zoom The city will offer ‘A Vision for Historic Preservation in Boston’ on Tuesday, March 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at City…