Massachusetts officials and civic leaders, criticizing what they called the Trump administration’s efforts to “whitewash” the stories the nation tells about itself, celebrated Boston’s rich African ...

The Freedom Trail and one of its most famous stops, the Old North Church, will offer special evening tours starting next week that lead visitors through the city’s more haunting history. The “Lantern ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. In honor of Black History Month, we’re ...