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‘White Fragility’ author hosts ‘fireside chat’ at Boston Public Library

Lian Niu October 20, 2022
Robin DiAngelo shared her motivations for writing about racial and social injustice on Oct. 17.
The Boston Public Library. The Roslindale branch of the BPL reopened Saturday after two years of renovations. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Roslindale branch of Boston Public Library reopens after renovations

Jit Ping Lee December 7, 2021
The Boston Public Library's Roslindale branch reopened Saturday after two years of renovations.
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Pandemic brings unique challenges for ESL students, families

Isabella Abraham March 11, 2021
In public school private ESL programs and public English classes, both adult and K-12 ESL students are struggling with their education. Younger students in particular have difficulties adjusting to the in-home learning environment.
The City of Boston will celebrate Black History Month virtually this year with events that follow a “Representation, Identity and Diversity” theme. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Black History Month goes virtual in Boston

Madison Mercado February 2, 2021
The Boston Public Library, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Historical Society are among several organizations hosting online lectures lectures and discussions throughout February.
Demonstrators marched from Nubian Square to Copley Square Wednesday evening to protest President Donald Trump potentially contesting the results of the presidential election. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Protesters demand all votes are counted, advocate for progressive policies

Daniel Kool November 5, 2020
Hundreds marched from Nubian Square to the steps of the Boston Public Library Wednesday night, rallying behind an array of progressive causes and protesting a false declaration of victory by President Donald Trump as the election remained too close to call.
Renovations to the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library finished on Tuesday. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Boston Public Library completes Roxbury Branch renovation

Rin Velasco October 29, 2020
The renovation of the Boston Public Library’s Roxbury Branch finished Tuesday, nearly three years after the project began. The renovation came after years of BPL branch assessments that determined the location did not meet the needs of modern library-goers.
The City of Boston’s current Poet Laureate, Porsha Olayyiwola. The city announced on Tuesday a Youth Poet Laureate initiative and is currently looking for applicants. COURTESY OF THE CITY OF BOSTON

Boston is looking for its first ever Youth Poet Laureate

Daily Free Press Staff November 1, 2019
The youth poet laureate will work with the city to encourage Boston's youth to read and write literature.
Five proposals for the Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King memorial to be permanently installed in the Boston Common will be on display at the Boston Public Library for comment from the public. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DPF FILE PHOTO

Bostonians invited to weigh in on King memorial

Audrey Martin September 20, 2018

Boston residents are being given the chance to provide input on which of the five selected Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King memorials they want to see permanently installed in the Boston...

A city council meeting is held about the plastic bag ban on Thursday afternoon. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

City Council thinks about how to implement plastic bag ban

Sarika Ram February 22, 2018
Boston city officials are beginning to discuss how to implement the city-wide plastic bag ban, which requires retailers to charge a minimum of five cents per bag. The ban was signed into law by Mayor Martin Walsh in December.  
Mayor Martin Walsh is working to improve the homeless emergency shelter system in Boston. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

City creates new position to address homelessness in Boston

Jordan Kimmel October 10, 2017

Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced Friday the appointment of a new full-time outreach manager specializing in providing resources to homeless individuals in need based at the Boston Public Library....

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