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![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/05/dianne-wilkerson-trayvon-rodney-king-and-racial-profiling/' addthis:title='Dianne Wilkerson: Trayvon, Rodney King and Racial Profiling' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Trayvon, Rodney King and Racial Profiling (Blackstonian Exclusive) by: Dianne Wilkerson The first week of May marked the 2oth aniversary of the Los Angeles riots sparked by the jury...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/senator-dianne-wilkerson1-115x115.jpg "Dianne Wilkerson: Trayvon, Rodney King and Racial Profiling")
Dianne Wilkerson: Trayvon, Rodney King and Racial Profiling
Posted on May 15, 2012 | No Comments[Translate] Trayvon, Rodney King and Racial Profiling (Blackstonian Exclusive) by: Dianne Wilkerson The first week of May marked the 2oth aniversary of the Los Angeles riots sparked by the jury... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/04/rep-henriquez-walsh-councilor-jackson-to-host-gov-patrick-and-massdotmbta-at-kroc-center/' addthis:title='Rep. Henriquez, Walsh & Councilor Jackson to host Gov. Patrick and MassDOT/MBTA at Kroc Center' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] State Representative Carlos Henriquez Press Release Contact: Danielson Tavares Danielson.Tavares@mahouse.gov T: (617) 722-2060 Fax (617) 722 2849 For Immediate Release Representative Carlos Henriquez, Martin Walsh and Councilor Tito Jackson...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Kroc-Center-Job-Fair-115x115.jpg "Rep. Henriquez, Walsh & Councilor Jackson to host Gov. Patrick and MassDOT/MBTA at Kroc Center")
Rep. Henriquez, Walsh & Councilor Jackson to host Gov. Patrick and MassDOT/MBTA at Kroc Center
Posted on April 26, 2012 | No Comments[Translate] State Representative Carlos Henriquez Press Release Contact: Danielson Tavares Danielson.Tavares@mahouse.gov T: (617) 722-2060 Fax (617) 722 2849 For Immediate Release Representative Carlos Henriquez, Martin Walsh and Councilor Tito Jackson... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/04/so-fresh-so-clean-community-clean-up-april-28/' addthis:title='So Fresh & So Clean – Community Clean Up April 28' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] So Fresh & So Clean – Community Clean Up Saturday, April 28 12 Noon – 6 PM Blackstonian, Occupy The Hood Boston, 10,000 Strong Boston, Brothers For Boston and...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/so_fresh_so_clean-115x115.jpg "So Fresh & So Clean – Community Clean Up April 28")
So Fresh & So Clean – Community Clean Up April 28
Posted on April 25, 2012 | No Comments[Translate] So Fresh & So Clean – Community Clean Up Saturday, April 28 12 Noon – 6 PM Blackstonian, Occupy The Hood Boston, 10,000 Strong Boston, Brothers For Boston and... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/04/inspector-general-reveals-major-problems-in-bps-textbook-buying/' addthis:title='Inspector General reveals major problems in BPS textbook buying' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Office of the Inspector General investigation reveals major problems in Boston Public School textbook buying The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) received a complaint that Boston Public Schools...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/inspector-gen20001-115x115.jpg "Inspector General reveals major problems in BPS textbook buying")
Inspector General reveals major problems in BPS textbook buying
Posted on April 10, 2012 | No Comments[Translate] Office of the Inspector General investigation reveals major problems in Boston Public School textbook buying The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) received a complaint that Boston Public Schools... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/03/survey-youth-jobs-in-boston-let-us-know-what-should-change/' addthis:title='Survey – Youth Jobs In Boston: Let Us Know What Should Change!' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Youth Jobs Survey The focus is mostly for youth 25 and under but anyone can fill out the survey. TAKE THE SURVEY!! http://youthjobscoalition.org/survey http://www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Jobs-Coalition/132545160146681 Survey sponsored by the Youth...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/survey-115x115.jpg "Survey – Youth Jobs In Boston: Let Us Know What Should Change!")
Survey – Youth Jobs In Boston: Let Us Know What Should Change!
Posted on March 25, 2012 | No Comments[Translate] Youth Jobs Survey The focus is mostly for youth 25 and under but anyone can fill out the survey. TAKE THE SURVEY!! http://youthjobscoalition.org/survey http://www.facebook.com/pages/Youth-Jobs-Coalition/132545160146681 Survey sponsored by the Youth... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/03/to-the-city-of-boston-clean-up-roxbury/' addthis:title='To The City of Boston: CLEAN UP ROXBURY' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Blackstonian user submitted from Blackstonian Fam Don Rivera ONE OF BOSTONS MOST NEGLECTED STREETS! NORFOLK AVE IN ROXBURY MASS, THIS IS NOT EVEN HALF OF THE TRASH JUST SITTING...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/norfolk-st-mess-115x115.jpg "To The City of Boston: CLEAN UP ROXBURY")
To The City of Boston: CLEAN UP ROXBURY
Posted on March 22, 2012 | 1 Comment[Translate] Blackstonian user submitted from Blackstonian Fam Don Rivera ONE OF BOSTONS MOST NEGLECTED STREETS! NORFOLK AVE IN ROXBURY MASS, THIS IS NOT EVEN HALF OF THE TRASH JUST SITTING... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/03/mar-30-racist-comedian-john-valby-to-perform-wilbur-theatre/' addthis:title='Mar. 30 racist comedian John Valby to perform Wilbur Theatre' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] On March 30th “comedian” John Valby aka “Dr. Dirty”, is scheduled to perform at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston’s theater district. Valby’s career has spanned decades and is famous...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Valby1-115x115.jpg "Mar. 30 racist comedian John Valby to perform Wilbur Theatre")
Mar. 30 racist comedian John Valby to perform Wilbur Theatre
Posted on March 18, 2012 | No Comments[Translate] On March 30th “comedian” John Valby aka “Dr. Dirty”, is scheduled to perform at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston’s theater district. Valby’s career has spanned decades and is famous... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/03/council-passes-yancey%e2%80%99s-resolution-urging-3-strikes-study-in-ma/' addthis:title='Council passes Yancey’s resolution urging 3 strikes study in MA' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Charles C. Yancey Boston City Councillor PRESS RELEASE Contact: Kenneth Yarbrough – Chief Information Officer (617) 635-3131 Fax (617) 635-3067 Page (617) 461-5548 For Release Wednesday, March 7,...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/yancey19-115x115.jpg "Council passes Yancey’s resolution urging 3 strikes study in MA")
Council passes Yancey’s resolution urging 3 strikes study in MA
Posted on March 9, 2012 | No Comments[Translate] Charles C. Yancey Boston City Councillor PRESS RELEASE Contact: Kenneth Yarbrough – Chief Information Officer (617) 635-3131 Fax (617) 635-3067 Page (617) 461-5548 For Release Wednesday, March 7,... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/02/feb-28-330pm-boston-city-council-public-safety-3-strikes-hearing/' addthis:title='Feb. 28 3:30pm Boston City Council Public Safety “3 Strikes” Hearing' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Feb. 28 3:30pm Boston City Council Public Safety “3 Strikes” Hearing](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Boston-City-Hall-115x115.jpg "Feb. 28 3:30pm Boston City Council Public Safety “3 Strikes” Hearing")
Feb. 28 3:30pm Boston City Council Public Safety “3 Strikes” Hearing
Posted on February 23, 2012 | No Comments[Translate] Feb. 28 3:30pm Boston City Council Public Safety “3 Strikes” Hearing -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/01/civil-service-now-accepting-applications-for-2012-firefighters-exam/' addthis:title='Civil Service now accepting applications for 2012 Firefighters exam' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Civil Service is now accepting applications for the 2012 Firefighters exam. This examination consists of two components: the written examination and the Entry-Level Physical Abilities Test (ELPAT). Candidates must...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/BFD-Ladder-115x115.jpg "Civil Service now accepting applications for 2012 Firefighters exam")
Civil Service now accepting applications for 2012 Firefighters exam
Posted on January 23, 2012 | No Comments[Translate] Civil Service is now accepting applications for the 2012 Firefighters exam. This examination consists of two components: the written examination and the Entry-Level Physical Abilities Test (ELPAT). Candidates must... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/11/blackstonian-enters-syndication-deal-increases-audience-to-millions/' addthis:title='Blackstonian enters Syndication deal; increases audience to millions' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] The Blackstonian has entered into a syndication deal with Newstex which will expand the Blackstonian’s reach to multiple major markets. This is an exciting opportunity and potentially exposes millions...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/newstexlogo-115x92.png "Blackstonian enters Syndication deal; increases audience to millions")
Blackstonian enters Syndication deal; increases audience to millions
Posted on November 15, 2011 | 1 Comment[Translate] The Blackstonian has entered into a syndication deal with Newstex which will expand the Blackstonian’s reach to multiple major markets. This is an exciting opportunity and potentially exposes millions... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/11/vote-tue-nov-8-re-elect-ayanna-pressley/' addthis:title='VOTE! Tue. Nov. 8 – Re-Elect Ayanna Pressley' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Tomorrow, November 8th is Election Day. You have four votes for at-large City Councilor. I ask that one of your four votes go to Ayanna Pressley. She knows city...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/pressleyelectionfbbadge1-115x115.jpg "VOTE! Tue. Nov. 8 – Re-Elect Ayanna Pressley")
VOTE! Tue. Nov. 8 – Re-Elect Ayanna Pressley
Posted on November 7, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] Tomorrow, November 8th is Election Day. You have four votes for at-large City Councilor. I ask that one of your four votes go to Ayanna Pressley. She knows city...
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![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/05/gov-patrick-representation-of-ma-black-interests-by-ravi-perry/' addthis:title='Gov. Patrick & Representation of MA Black Interests by Ravi Perry' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Governor Deval Patrick and the Representation of Massachusetts’ Black Interests By: Ravi K. Perry, Clark University Get PDF of report here Gov. Deval Patrick and Representation of MA Abstract This...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/ravi-perry-36x36.jpg "Gov. Patrick & Representation of MA Black Interests by Ravi Perry"){kind=small}
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/02/blackstonian-black-history-booklist/' addthis:title='Blackstonian Black History Booklist' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Title Author Revolution in Guinea Amilcar Cabral AWAKENING THE NATURAL GENIUS IN THE BLACK CHILD Amos N. Wilson Black-On-Black Violence (The Psychodynamics of Black Self-Annihilation in Service of...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/blackhistorymonth1-36x36.jpg "Blackstonian Black History Booklist"){kind=small}
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2012/01/patrick-administration-releases-370-pg-%e2%80%9ccorrections-master-plan%e2%80%9d/' addthis:title='Patrick administration releases 370 pg “Corrections Master Plan”' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Patrick administration releases 370 pg “Corrections Master Plan” http://www.mass.gov/eopss/docs/eops/publications/the-massachusetts-corrections-master-plan.pdf](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/prison_strike_adp1-36x36.jpg "Patrick administration releases 370 pg “Corrections Master Plan”"){kind=small}
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/11/senate-bill-2059-3-strikes-bill-headed-to-ma-house/' addthis:title='Senate Bill 2059 – 3 Strikes Bill headed to MA House' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Senate Bill 2059 (formerly S.2054 before being amended) See Bill 2059 for yourself: http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/Senate/S02059 Senate Bill 2059 PDF MA Senate Bill 2059 On Thursday November 10th, the Massachusetts State...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/statehouse-36x36.jpg "Senate Bill 2059 – 3 Strikes Bill headed to MA House"){kind=small}
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/07/beyond-financial-aid-guide-to-extra-help-for-low-income-adult-students/' addthis:title='Beyond Financial Aid: Guide to extra help for low-income adult students' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Beyond Financial Aid: Guide to extra help for low-income adult students from the Crittenton Women’s Union and Mass Law Reform Institute DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE (PDF) Beyond Financial Aid DOWNLOAD...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/scholarship-36x36.jpg "Beyond Financial Aid: Guide to extra help for low-income adult students"){kind=small}
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/07/urban-league-convention-2011-national-urban-league-registration-booklet/' addthis:title='Urban League Convention: 2011 National Urban League Registration Booklet' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Urban League Convention: 2011 National Urban League Registration Booklet DOWNLOAD PDF HERE Urban League Convention Booklet](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/nuldocument_Page_011-36x36.jpg "Urban League Convention: 2011 National Urban League Registration Booklet"){kind=small}
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/07/guide-to-black-boston-businesses-1-donation/' addthis:title='Guide to Black Boston Businesses $1 Donation!!!!' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] This Guide is designed to let you know where to go, what to do and what to see in Boston! A comprehensive listing of Businesses owned by People of...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/black-boston_Page_1-36x36.jpg "Guide to Black Boston Businesses $1 Donation!!!!"){kind=small}
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/07/urban-league-convention-state-of-black-boston-executive-summary/' addthis:title='Urban League Convention: State of Black Boston Executive Summary' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Urban League Convention: State of Black Boston Executive Summary Released Monday, July 25th 2001 Download Here State of Black Boston 2011](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/sobb_logo-36x36.png "Urban League Convention: State of Black Boston Executive Summary"){kind=logo}
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/06/a-community-guide-to-redistricting/' addthis:title='A Community Guide to Redistricting' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] A Community Guide to Redistricting Currently, we are in the process of Redistricting that happens every 10 yrs after the Census. Redistricting has the potential to help or hurt Communities...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/A-Community-Based-Redistricting-Guide-Book-1-36x36.jpg "A Community Guide to Redistricting"){kind=small}
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/06/youth-jobs-cut-27-in-boston/' addthis:title='Youth Jobs Cut 27% in Boston' ><a class="addthis_button_facebook"></a><a class="addthis_button_twitter"></a><a class="addthis_button_email"></a><a class="addthis_button_favorites"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a><a class="addthis_button_facebook_like"></a></div>[Translate] Recent cuts to the state and federal budget threaten to leave 68% of Boston’s youth unemployed in 2012. This poster compiled with information from the Youth Jobs Coalition shows...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/youth-jobs-36x36.jpg "Youth Jobs Cut 27% in Boston"){kind=small}
