Community hopes for more dialogue with Mayor Elect Walsh and new commissoner
With the departure of Mayor Thomas Menino and BPD Commissioner Ed Davis there has been much discussion around the legacy […]
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The Grinder Episode 2: Jamarhl Crawford
[Via Grassroots Grind Group] For the second episode of the Grinder, we site down with Jamarhl Crawford, community activist, publisher /
Blackstonian District City Council Picks
These are the Blackstonian endorsements for Boston City Council. Remember to vote Tuesday November 5. District 2 Suzanne Lee District
Organize the Hood Boston / 2 Year Anniversary of Occupy the Hood
Organize the Hood Boston Monday October 21st 2013 5PM – 7:30PM in Grove Hall @ Warren st. & Crawford St.
Rev. Rivers Responds
In public life, an inconsistency, or any other form of transgression on the part of someone pushing a controversial perspective, can be used to attack an otherwise perfectly logical argument.
Communities United Political Action Committee Mayoral Forum 10/2
Each candidates will be ask about their positions around supporting
the Community of Color if elected Mayor.
Gary Younge Speaks about his New Book – “The Speech” 10/1
Don’t miss award-winning Guardian and Nation columnist, Gary Younge, speaking about his new book:
The Speech: The Story Behind Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Dream
Ranked-choice voting would protect us from crowded-field chaos
The more candidates in the race that resonate similarly with their voting bloc, the weaker that voting bloc actually becomes as votes diffuse among multiple contenders, each of whom end up with limp, single-digit vote percentages.
Police to Recieve Almost 25% Pay Increase Over Next 6 Years to Tune of $125 Million
In an arbitrator’s award to be unsealed today, Boston’s rank-and-file cops stand to get a nearly 25 percent pay hike
Breaking: John Barros Will NOT Keep Ed Davis as BPD Commissioner if Elected Mayor
Earlier tonight John Barros issued a statement to Blackstonian regarding keeping Ed Davis as Police Commissioner if he were elected