‘One in a million’: The loss of Aaliyah 10 years later

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By Talia Whyte

It has been 10 years since the death of R&B star Aaliyah. Unfortunately, we have become so accustomed to seeing talented musicians die before their time, like the recently departed Amy Winehouse.

But unlike other singers who succumb to substance abuse, Aaliyah’s life was snuffed out in a tragic airplane accident in the Bahamas, which killed eight other people. She was in the Caribbean to record what would be her last music video “Rock the Boat.”

Dying at the tender age of 22, Aaliyah had already made a lasting impression in the music world.

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Boston: Perceptions Beyond Race

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After a year of preparations, the National Urban League conference came through Boston without a hitch.  State and local officials as well as leaders from the city’s communities of color went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure NUL attendees not only had a satisfactory conference, but would also leave with the best possible impression of the city.

For the last 30 years, Bostonians have suffered with this unfortunate reputation of being “racist.”  However, after speaking to numerous attendees on and off camera about their experience in town, some of these attitudes might be changing.

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Will the Urban League help heal Boston’s racial wounds?

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By Talia Whyte

For many U.S. cities, hosting a major convention in town is a significant economic boom for its residents, with the potential of attracting more conventions and tourists in the future. The National Urban League will commence their annual convention today in Boston. For Beantown, the convention is more than an economic boom; it’s an opportunity to heal racial wounds.

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Voices From “The State of Black Boston”

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The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM) hosted the “State of Black Boston” (SOBB) conference July 25 to announce its report of the same name, which showcases various social issues affecting black Bostonians.  This meeting was held ahead of the National Urban League conference, which is hosting its annual meeting in the city for the first time since 1976.

Many are hoping that the national conference will help erase the belief among many African-Americans nationwide that Boston is racist, due to the infamous school busing and Charles Stuart incidents.  While this hope to change racial stereotypes is in the air, others are weary that there is little change within the Urban League, specifically around issues affecting younger demographics.

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