Interview with Maria Judge
My recent interview with Maria Judge
CROP Hunger Walk raises awareness of food insecurity
Boston members of the Church World Service participated in the first annual Crop Hunger Walk Oct. 24 to highlight the growing rate of food insecurity throughout the city. The Rev. John McCullough (center), the organization’s executive director, said that funds raised from the walk will support local aid agencies. (Talia Whyte Photo)
By Talia Whyte
Bay State Banner
To many Americans, hunger is a problem that occurs only in the developing world. But the recent global recession has highlighted the growing problem of hunger and proper nutrition in the United States…
…Last Saturday, Boston members of the Church World Service led its first CROP Hunger March through the city’s poorest communities to spotlight the problem of hunger in America.
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Interview with Brian McKnight
By Talia Whyte
Bay State Banner
If one word could describe Brian McKnight, it would possibly be “reinvention.” The R&B singer and songwriter has spent most of his life evolving with the times. With his newly released album, appropriately named “Evolution of a Man,” and his upcoming headlining performance at the Steppin’ Out benefit, McKnight has been reflecting on his life and his future.
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Critics are jealous but Tyler Perry can’t do bad all by himself
By Talia Whyte
The Grio
Tyler Perry is making headlines again.
On Sunday night, he made an appearance on 60 Minutes addressing his critics – and specifically archrival Spike Lee – who have accused him of making films and TBS programs that are akin to modern day minstrel shows. In his interview with Byron Pitts, Perry said he is “pissed” at his adversaries because they don’t understand that his movies are geared towards those who don’t usually have a voice in Hollywood – the black working class.
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