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![<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/2011/10/ayanna-pressley-could-stand-out-in-this-crowd/' addthis:title='Ayanna Pressley could stand out in this crowd' ><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] Ayanna Pressley could stand out in this crowd By Joe Fitzgerald | Monday, October 24, 2011 | http://www.bostonherald.com | Columnists If you ever needed proof that Irish pols are a dime a dozen,...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pressley-115x115.jpg "Ayanna Pressley could stand out in this crowd")
Ayanna Pressley could stand out in this crowd
Posted on October 24, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] Ayanna Pressley could stand out in this crowd By Joe Fitzgerald | Monday, October 24, 2011 | http://www.bostonherald.com | Columnists If you ever needed proof that Irish pols are a dime a dozen,... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/09/boston-927-city-wide-election-results/' addthis:title='Boston 9/27 City Wide Election Results' ><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] PRELIMINARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS 09/27/11 21:35:32 Registered Voters 120131 – Cards Cast 16547 13.77% Num. Report Precinct 88 – Num. Reporting 88...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Ballot-box-115x115.jpg "Boston 9/27 City Wide Election Results")
Boston 9/27 City Wide Election Results
Posted on September 28, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] PRELIMINARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS SEPTEMBER 27, 2011 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS 09/27/11 21:35:32 Registered Voters 120131 – Cards Cast 16547 13.77% Num. Report Precinct 88 – Num. Reporting 88... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/09/theres-an-election-coming-and-no-one-cares/' addthis:title='There’s an Election coming and no one cares' ><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] There are city wide elections coming up and no one seems to be talking about it. This may be the most lack luster campaign I’ve seen in recent...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/off-switch-115x115.jpg "There’s an Election coming and no one cares")
There’s an Election coming and no one cares
Posted on September 14, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] There are city wide elections coming up and no one seems to be talking about it. This may be the most lack luster campaign I’ve seen in recent... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/08/will-dorcena-for-boston-city-council-at-large/' addthis:title='Will Dorcena for Boston City Council At-Large' ><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] Will Dorcena for Boston City Council At-Large The Blackstonian endorses Will Dorcena for Boston City Council At-Large. visit www.WillDorcena.com | Learn More about Will Dorcena | Donate Editor’s...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dorcena-115x115.png "Will Dorcena for Boston City Council At-Large")
Will Dorcena for Boston City Council At-Large
Posted on August 2, 2011 | 1 Comment[Translate] Will Dorcena for Boston City Council At-Large The Blackstonian endorses Will Dorcena for Boston City Council At-Large. visit www.WillDorcena.com | Learn More about Will Dorcena | Donate Editor’s... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/07/blackstonian-condolences-to-councillor-pressley-on-loss-of-mama-pressley/' addthis:title='Blackstonian Condolences to Councillor Pressley on loss of “Mama” 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] Blackstonian Family extends its deepest condolences to City Councillor Ayanna Pressley and her Family in this time. ”Mama” Sandra Pressley was known and loved by our community in Boston...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/pressley-and-moms-115x115.jpg "Blackstonian Condolences to Councillor Pressley on loss of “Mama” Pressley")
Blackstonian Condolences to Councillor Pressley on loss of “Mama” Pressley
Posted on July 1, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] Blackstonian Family extends its deepest condolences to City Councillor Ayanna Pressley and her Family in this time. ”Mama” Sandra Pressley was known and loved by our community in Boston... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/06/r-i-s-e-newspaper-hits-the-streets-resources-information-services-employment/' addthis:title='R.I.S.E. Newspaper Hits the Streets!!! Resources Information Services Employment' ><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 Exclusive DOWNLOAD The R.I.S.E. Community Survival guide (PDF) During this past Juneteenth/Father’s Day Weekend Distribution started throughout the streets of Boston with a new survival guide just for...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/RISE-Guide-cover-115x115.jpg "R.I.S.E. Newspaper Hits the Streets!!! Resources Information Services Employment")
R.I.S.E. Newspaper Hits the Streets!!! Resources Information Services Employment
Posted on June 21, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] Blackstonian Exclusive DOWNLOAD The R.I.S.E. Community Survival guide (PDF) During this past Juneteenth/Father’s Day Weekend Distribution started throughout the streets of Boston with a new survival guide just for... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/05/imprisoned-turner-refuses-to-remain-silent/' addthis:title='Imprisoned, Turner refuses to remain silent' ><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] Imprisoned, Turner refuses to remain silent By Andrew Ryan Globe Staff / May 11, 2011 Chuck Turner was convicted of accepting a bribe. His colleagues threw him off the...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/chuck-turner-115x115.jpg "Imprisoned, Turner refuses to remain silent")
Imprisoned, Turner refuses to remain silent
Posted on May 11, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] Imprisoned, Turner refuses to remain silent By Andrew Ryan Globe Staff / May 11, 2011 Chuck Turner was convicted of accepting a bribe. His colleagues threw him off the... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/05/blackstonian-supports-ayanna-pressley-for-re-election-to-boston-city-council/' addthis:title='Blackstonian supports Ayanna Pressley for re-election to Boston City Council' ><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 supports Ayanna Pressley for re-election to Boston City Council Since her Historic win to become the 1st Black Woman elected as an At-Large Boston City Councilor, Ayanna Pressley...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ayanna-115x115.jpg "Blackstonian supports Ayanna Pressley for re-election to Boston City Council")
Blackstonian supports Ayanna Pressley for re-election to Boston City Council
Posted on May 10, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] Blackstonian supports Ayanna Pressley for re-election to Boston City Council Since her Historic win to become the 1st Black Woman elected as an At-Large Boston City Councilor, Ayanna Pressley... - [Translate] Running into trouble? By Adrian WalkerGlobe Columnist / April 23, 2011 You might remember the glossy campaign brochure, the one that proclaimed the current mayor good, but his challenger..." title="Running into trouble?" />
Running into trouble?
Posted on April 23, 2011 | No Comments
[Translate] Running into trouble? By Adrian WalkerGlobe Columnist / April 23, 2011 You might remember the glossy campaign brochure, the one that proclaimed the current mayor good, but his challenger...
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/04/city-council-considers-dedicating-conference-room-to-first-black-member/' addthis:title='City Council considers dedicating conference room to first black member' ><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] City Council considers dedicating conference room to first black member Posted by Martin Finucane April 6, 2011 12:57 PMBy Jenna Duncan, Globe Correspondent The Boston City Council is set...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/8008-115x115.jpg "City Council considers dedicating conference room to first black member")
City Council considers dedicating conference room to first black member
Posted on April 6, 2011 | No Comments
[Translate] City Council considers dedicating conference room to first black member Posted by Martin Finucane April 6, 2011 12:57 PMBy Jenna Duncan, Globe Correspondent The Boston City Council is set...
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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}
