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![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/11/boston-urban-leagues-darnell-williams-endorses-john-otoole/' addthis:title='Boston Urban League’s Darnell Williams endorses John O’Toole?!?' ><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] Why is Darnell Williams using his Urban League title to endorse a city council candidate, John O’Toole, who sued the city of Boston to “end affirmative action” in Boston...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/williamssouthienews1-115x115.jpg "Boston Urban League’s Darnell Williams endorses John O’Toole?!?")
Boston Urban League’s Darnell Williams endorses John O’Toole?!?
Posted on November 3, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] Why is Darnell Williams using his Urban League title to endorse a city council candidate, John O’Toole, who sued the city of Boston to “end affirmative action” in Boston... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/09/rumor-mill-mayor-darnell-williams-force-out-black-business-during-convention/' addthis:title='RUMOR MILL: Mayor & Darnell Williams force out Black Business during convention' ><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] Boston Mayor Thomas Menino (c) receives the President’s Award at the 2011 National Urban League Conference held in Boston last week. National Urban League Board Chair John Hofmeister (l)...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ulmenino-115x115.jpg "RUMOR MILL: Mayor & Darnell Williams force out Black Business during convention")
RUMOR MILL: Mayor & Darnell Williams force out Black Business during convention
Posted on September 24, 2011 | 1 Comment[Translate] Boston Mayor Thomas Menino (c) receives the President’s Award at the 2011 National Urban League Conference held in Boston last week. National Urban League Board Chair John Hofmeister (l)... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/09/darnell-williams-responds-to-boston-phoenix-walmart-story/' addthis:title='Darnell Williams responds to Boston Phoenix Walmart Story' ><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 War Over “The War Over Walmart” (first of many follow-ups to last week’s cover story) Published Sep 08 2011, 05:33 PM by Chris Faraone The video above was researched,...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/darnellwalmart-115x115.jpg "Darnell Williams responds to Boston Phoenix Walmart Story")
Darnell Williams responds to Boston Phoenix Walmart Story
Posted on September 14, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] The War Over “The War Over Walmart” (first of many follow-ups to last week’s cover story) Published Sep 08 2011, 05:33 PM by Chris Faraone The video above was researched,... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/09/in-the-shadow-of-walmart/' addthis:title='In the Shadow of Walmart' ><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] In the Shadow of Walmart The Superstore hasn’t touched down yet, but Roxbury is already divided against itself By CHRIS FARAONE | August 31, 2011 URBAN SPLENDOR While Walmart...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/walmart_team-golf480-115x115.jpg "In the Shadow of Walmart")
In the Shadow of Walmart
Posted on September 1, 2011 | 1 Comment[Translate] In the Shadow of Walmart The Superstore hasn’t touched down yet, but Roxbury is already divided against itself By CHRIS FARAONE | August 31, 2011 URBAN SPLENDOR While Walmart... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/08/wal-mart%e2%80%99s-charitable-giving-soars-in-boston-seeking-to-win-over-a-reluctant-city-hall/' addthis:title='Wal-Mart’s charitable giving soars in Boston; Seeking to win over a reluctant City Hall' ><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] Wal-Mart’s charitable giving soars in Boston Seeking to win over a reluctant City Hall August 20, 2011|By Meghan E. Irons and Andrew Ryan, Globe Staff Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has sharply...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Walmart-115x115.jpg "Wal-Mart’s charitable giving soars in Boston; Seeking to win over a reluctant City Hall")
Wal-Mart’s charitable giving soars in Boston; Seeking to win over a reluctant City Hall
Posted on August 24, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] Wal-Mart’s charitable giving soars in Boston Seeking to win over a reluctant City Hall August 20, 2011|By Meghan E. Irons and Andrew Ryan, Globe Staff Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has sharply... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/08/mayor-menino-receives-urban-league-award-touts-diversity/' addthis:title='Mayor Menino receives Urban League Award; touts diversity' ><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 Editor’s Note: The below article from the Boston Banner covers Mayor Menino receiving the President’s award from the Urban League Convention. Mayor Menino received this award and went on to...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/ulmenino-115x115.jpg "Mayor Menino receives Urban League Award; touts diversity")
Mayor Menino receives Urban League Award; touts diversity
Posted on August 6, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] Blackstonian Editor’s Note: The below article from the Boston Banner covers Mayor Menino receiving the President’s award from the Urban League Convention. Mayor Menino received this award and went on to... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/08/push-for-black-conventions/' addthis:title='Push for black conventions' ><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] Push for black conventions The July 7, 2011 Bay State Banner article, “Boston playing host to more minority conventions” was right on target and there is more to the...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/dwilkerson-115x115.jpg "Push for black conventions")
Push for black conventions
Posted on August 6, 2011 | 1 Comment[Translate] Push for black conventions The July 7, 2011 Bay State Banner article, “Boston playing host to more minority conventions” was right on target and there is more to the... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/08/darnell-williams-i-have-better-things-to-do-with-my-time/' addthis:title='Darnell Williams: “I have better things to do with my time”' ><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] Darnell Williams: “I have better things to do with my time” In today’s Boston Globe tucked away in the Dorchester section of Your Town there is a very interesting...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DarnelWilliams_rgb1-115x115.jpg "Darnell Williams: “I have better things to do with my time”")
Darnell Williams: “I have better things to do with my time”
Posted on August 5, 2011 | 2 Comments[Translate] Darnell Williams: “I have better things to do with my time” In today’s Boston Globe tucked away in the Dorchester section of Your Town there is a very interesting... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/08/rep-critiques-urban-leagues-outreach-to-bostons-black-community/' addthis:title='Rep critiques Urban League’s outreach to Boston’s black community' ><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] Rep critiques Urban League’s outreach to Boston’s black community Posted by Cara Bayles August 5, 2011 08:12 AM By Cara Bayles, Town Correspondent The National Urban League convention drew thousands of...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/carlos-115x115.jpg "Rep critiques Urban League’s outreach to Boston’s black community")
Rep critiques Urban League’s outreach to Boston’s black community
Posted on August 5, 2011 | 3 Comments[Translate] Rep critiques Urban League’s outreach to Boston’s black community Posted by Cara Bayles August 5, 2011 08:12 AM By Cara Bayles, Town Correspondent The National Urban League convention drew thousands of... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/08/is-the-glass-half-full-half-empty-or-broken/' addthis:title='Is the Glass Half Full, Half Empty… or Broken?' ><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] Is the Glass Half Full, Half Empty… or Broken? In reviewing the Urban League Convention’s recent visit to Boston we have to ask ourselves what type of approach we...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IMAG0177-115x115.jpg "Is the Glass Half Full, Half Empty… or Broken?")
Is the Glass Half Full, Half Empty… or Broken?
Posted on August 5, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] Is the Glass Half Full, Half Empty… or Broken? In reviewing the Urban League Convention’s recent visit to Boston we have to ask ourselves what type of approach we... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/08/urban-league-convention-unaffordable-for-working-class/' addthis:title='Urban League Convention: Unaffordable for working class' ><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: Unaffordable for working class While the theme of the National urban League was Jobs Build America the pricing of the convention was out of reach for...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/National-Urban-League-Celebration-prices-115x115.jpg "Urban League Convention: Unaffordable for working class")
Urban League Convention: Unaffordable for working class
Posted on August 5, 2011 | No Comments[Translate] Urban League Convention: Unaffordable for working class While the theme of the National urban League was Jobs Build America the pricing of the convention was out of reach for... -
![<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style" addthis:url='http://blackstonian.com/news/2011/08/local-urban-league-to-black-boston-youre-not-invited/' addthis:title='Local Urban League to Black Boston: You’re not invited.' ><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] Local Urban League to Black Boston: You’re not invited. Now that the National Urban League Convention has gone, I am amazed at how many of our every day community...](http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/HPIM11051-115x115.jpg "Local Urban League to Black Boston: You’re not invited.")
Local Urban League to Black Boston: You’re not invited.
Posted on August 5, 2011 | 1 Comment[Translate] Local Urban League to Black Boston: You’re not invited. Now that the National Urban League Convention has gone, I am amazed at how many of our every day community...
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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}
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![<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}
