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Walsh Declares Racism Public Health Crisis; Wants 20% Of Boston Police OT Budget Reallocated
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh proposed $12 million, or 20% of the police overtime budget be reallocated.
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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh proposed $12 million, or 20% of the police overtime budget be reallocated.
The Boston Chamber of Commerce came together Friday morning for a critical discussion about race and equality and how the business community can do its part.
Talking to kids about race and racism can be difficult. These black authors are using literature to help their children understand.
The city looks to demilitarize its police, increase the diversity of the police force and provide impartial oversight of the department.
A member of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University returned to her office Thursday to find a note with "obscene" language and "hateful" messages taped to her door, according to a letter from university officials.
A woman accused of a racist tirade at a Brockton supermarket was ordered to stay away from her accuser Wednesday.
Three men were arrested in East Boston on Friday night. WBZ sources say the arrests were in connection with the anti-immigration flyers that had been posted around the neighborhood.
Phil Haggerty and Olivia Mignosa spent their night ripping down dozens of what they describe as "white supremacist posters" plastered on trees and poles all over East Boston.
The Anti-Defamation League says there was a 44-percent jump in reported anti-Semitic incidents in the state in the first nine months of 2017.
As part of the program, players from the Celtics, Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, and Revolution will be featured in public service announcements that address racism.
Mayor Marty Walsh says the anti-racism banner unfurled at Fenway Park during Wednesday night's Red Sox-A's game may have intended to carry a good message--but it was the wrong time and place for it.
A large crowd gathered on Riverhead Beach Monday morning to say Marblehead was "no place for hate" after anti-semitic graffiti was found on a nearby seawall.
After Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones said he was subjected to racist taunts and heckling at Fenway Park Monday night, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh had strong words for the "arrogant, ignorant" people responsible.
Michael Che, co-anchor of "Weekend Update" on NBC's "Saturday Night Live," is not backing away from comments he made about Boston, when he called it the "most racist city" he has ever visited.
In a letter to the school community, headmaster Lynne Mooney Teta said the school would not condone hateful, racially-motivated incidents of any nature.
The Principal of Newton North High School Thursday sent a letter to the school community addressing several acts of racism and anti-Semitism that occurred at the school over the past year, and announced the creation of a council to address issues of race, gender, and cultural diversity.
Mayor Marty Walsh is promising to look into allegations of racism at Boston's most elite exam school, Boston Latin.
The outspoken Mavericks owner is in the headlines again, this time for his comments about racism and prejudice.
The former Celtic and NBA veteran provided some insight to what it's like to work for Donald Sterling Tuesday morning on Toucher & Rich, as well as if the Clippers form of protest is enough.
Doc Rivers knew exactly what he bargained for when he agreed to take the Clippers coaching job.
The NBA is faced with quite the predicament now that audio tape has surfaced of Clippers owner Donald Sterling allegedly making racist comments.
Unfortunately, political poll after political poll reveals that the presidential election of 2012 has much to do – in fact, more to do – with the race of the presidential candidate than most anything else.
Romney supporters, including his son Tagg, have moved away from dog whistle politics and are now engaging in outright disrespectful and racist campaigning.
While it is reported that 94% or more of African-Americans support President Barack Obama over Mitt Romney in the upcoming national presidential election, the rarely-spoken question is: Are many African-Americans only voting for Obama because he's black?
While there's nothing wrong with an African-American president speaking in a black dialect, there is something terribly wrong with him speaking in a black accent and cadence when undoubtedly inciting racism to a predominantly African-American audience.
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Police detectives say thieves targeted families in Braintree by spying on them with a camera hidden in the bushes.
We are currently on pace for one of the hottest and most humid Julys on record.
A political expert says Donald Trump could get sympathy support after the assassination attempt, even in Massachusetts.
The police chief in Manchester, New Hampshire is reflecting on lessons learned from the Trump assassination attempt.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
A new survey found that more than 50% of Gen Z are using TikTok for health advice.
One area that's often overlooked when we talk about extreme heat is its impact on medications, and many drugs don't do well in warm temperatures.
Experts say that while pelvic floor issues are common for women after childbirth they should not have to live with pelvic discomfort.
A new program at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester is offering women a unique chance to receive postpartum care at home.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
A reformed romance scammer is speaking out, sharing with the I-Team how he got women to send him tens of thousands of dollars.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Two big meetings were held in Washington Tuesday as House and Senate Democrats gathered separately to talk about President Biden and the future his candidacy.
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin spoke to WBZ-TV about his concerns over public distrust in the election process.
Jon Keller said Trump's delivery in his first debate was crisp and forceful, while Biden's presentation was halting, his voice raspy.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The Ron Burton Training Village dedicated a new building to Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Monday.
Not only are the Boston Red Sox a fun and exciting team to watch but they certainly look like a playoff team as they hit the MLB All-Star break.
The Red Sox drafted Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery on Sunday night, adding some more talent to a pretty loaded Boston farm system.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Coast Guard came to the rescue of Dave Portnoy after his boat lost power off Nantucket Monday.
A humpback whale was caught on video leaping out of the water in Kittery, Maine.
Harvard researchers suggest intelligent beings concealed on Earth could be responsible for UFO sightings.
The MSPCA says goats can be goofy and fun pets - and you don't need to be an experienced farmer to adopt one.
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from Pollard Middle School in Needham.