CROWN Act empowering more people to express themselves with natural hair
The CROWN act was passed in Massachusetts last year, but the effort to make it federal law is still ongoing.
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The CROWN act was passed in Massachusetts last year, but the effort to make it federal law is still ongoing.
Outside of Melnea Cass Boulevard, her legacy and name are largely unknown and uncelebrated.
WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Jerome Smith is Amazon's Head of Community Engagement for the New England region.
A Massachusetts businessman got to work after the death of George Floyd. And two years later, he's following through on the promises he made.
Rollins Ross. provides music lessons for children through his company "Ross Music Company."
Reverand Mariama White-Hammond Is the Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space for the city of Boston.
Toy Burton is the founder and Executive Director of DeeDee's Cry.
Glynn Lloyd is the Executive Director of Mill City Community Investments.
Priscilla Douglas is the board chair at the Boston Public Library.
Boston Public Library is celebrating Black History Month as librarians have gathered dozens of new books aimed at sharing the African-American experience.
T. Michael Thomas is focused on getting young people off the streets and providing a career for them.
Michael Curry is the President and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers.
Imari Paris Jeffries is the Executive Director of Embrace Boston.
Ava Callender Concepcion is the Commissioner for the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission.
Darryl Settles is the President of Catalyst Ventures Development and a community service activist.
WBZ-TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
Segun Idowu has worn many hats when it comes to making Boston a better place for all.
Tony Richards volunteers his time to coaching kids in an education-first environment.
Dolls play an important role in child development, but some kids don't have one that looks like them.
A Boston non-profit is providing culinary training to help unemployed adults find work in the industry.
Robert Lewis Jr is well known as a community leader who gives tirelessly to Boston's youth.
Collette Phillips is the Founder of Collette Phillips Communications, the oldest communications firm owned by a person of color in Boston.
Nieisha Deed is the Founder and CEO of Purespark, an organization focused on helping the Black community with mental health.
Founding Director of The Boston University Center for Anti-Racist Research Dr. Ibram Kendi and New York Times best-selling author Nic Stone talk about their new book, "How To Be A (Young) Antiracist".
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
The Archbishop of Boston will meet with a Dedham priest after the holidays to discuss a controversial "ICE was here" nativity scene.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Lynn, Massachusetts for the traditional Christmas Eve parade.
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.
Cloudy skies and evening gusts will gave way to some light snow Friday. CBS News Boston's Jason Mikell has a look the Next Weather forecast.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Lynn, Massachusetts for the traditional Christmas Eve parade.
A 21-year-old woman died in a huge fire at a home in Needham on Christmas Eve, the fire chief said.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
Amy Cohen is running the New York City Marathon despite living with the painful effects of sickle cell disease.
Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital have removed a pig kidney from a New Hampshire man 271 days after the innovative transplant.
With two-year waiting lists for a primary care physician, Mass General Brigham is using AI to bridge the gap.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
Customers have been telling the I-Team that the service has not been as advertised with delays and equipment problems.
Advocates for Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital in Canton say the state is failing to keep its promise to keep the facility open.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire is opening unusually early this year.
The Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission unanimously approved regulations to allow for legal marijuana use in public settings.
The model airplane and balsa wood glider company Guillow's has been headquartered in Wakefield for nearly a century.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
The Montreal Canadiens ran away from the Boston Bruins 6-2 on Tuesday night.
The Patriots had two players make the Pro Bowl roster, but they had another noteworthy snub.
The Boston Celtics rallied from a 20-point, second-half deficit for a 103-95 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Stores in Massachusetts say they are having a hard time keeping up with demands as Patriots fans snatch up Drake Maye jerseys.
Rookie New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell may be on injured reserve with a knee injury, but he was the star of the show at Friday night's Celtics game.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.
Birders are flocking to Scituate, Massachusetts to catch a glimpse of a tropical bird called a limpkin, which has never been spotted in New England before.
A rescue group is blaming a "dangerous" TikTok trend for a surge in skiers getting lost in the backcountry at Vermont's Stowe Mountain Resort.