6 October 2009

Interview with Mayor Denise Simmons

mayorsimmomns Cambridge Mayor E. Denise Simmons was elected last year by the city councilors in a unanimous vote, making her the nation’s first openly lesbian black mayor. However, she has spent most of her life breaking down barriers and advocating on behalf of Cambridge residents. Prior to entering political life, Simmons ran her own business, Cambridgeport Insurance Agency, where she learned firsthand the needs of local small business owners. She served for 12 years as executive director of the Civic Unity Committee, the first citizen rights organization funded by the city of Cambridge…She said that she hopes that the path she laid towards the top office in city hall will open more doors for those in the LGBT community, people of color and women.

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4 October 2009

Interview with Stephanie Schorow

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Recently, I interviewed Boston historian and journalist Stephanie Schorow.

4 October 2009

Interview with Juliette Fay

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I had a chance to talk to novelist Juliette Fay about her new book Shelter Me.

1 October 2009

Social conscience is key for J.P. printer

taliawhyte Uncategorized Red Sun Press

fairtraderedsunpress By Talia Whyte

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Thirty-five years ago, a group of activists met in a Cambridge basement with only $350 to do something that was considered radical at the time — create a socially responsible printing and design cooperative that served Boston’s social activists. Started in 1974, Red Sun Press is still going strong, one poster, brochure and book at a time.

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