Where we’re going first when Covid-19’s over
Cambridge, Somerville and the state are in a likely temporary, partial reopening from a complete coronavirus lockdown, but we asked some prominent folks in Cambridge and Somerville to talk about their most anticipated returns to a life in which Covid-19 is no longer a worry – a post-vaccine world.
YWCA Cambridge over the decade
Since 1891, the YWCA Cambridge has been paving the way toward eliminating racism and empowering women. As we move into the next decade, it is only proper to provide an overview of the successes and triumphs over the past decade.
The protest artists behind icons to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and grimly rich roster of others
Portable portraits of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Philando Castile, Tamir Rice, Mubarak Soulemane and Fred Hampton have appeared at recent Black Lives Matter protests in Cambridge and Boston – all but ubiquitous at a moment of local activism and unrest.
Exploring city employees’ race, gender and pay? There’s a tool for it, but it might not fix inequity
Numbers on a color-coded interactive website maintained by Cambridge city government show obvious racial and ethnic disparities in pay and job category in the city’s workforce. Three years after its creation, it’s reportedly being used by city employees and a consultant presenting in October.
Elon Fyfield released an album, a clothing line, raised the Juneteenth flag. He’s far from done.
Elon Fyfield, aka the musician Lizzle4, has a vision for reworking systems afflicted by racism. He’s also motivating kids he believes will soon be elected to run the same City Hall where he raised the Afro American Flag.
What 10 weeks as a contact tracer taught me
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrust all us into unexpected circumstances that are stretching our capacity for resilience, empathy and grit. For some, it presented a unique opportunity to enlist in a statewide “army” of more than 1,200 virus contact tracers.
Bicyclist volunteers help residents and business in a time of need – and are prepared to do more
Cambridge Bicycle Safety organized a bike delivery service for seniors who were socially distancing. Focused initially on groceries, other small local businesses requested the service, and it now includes deliveries from any any in Cambridge or Somerville.
Tracy Chapman was Talkin’ Bout a Revolution, and many more of us are finally ready to hear it
Listening to Tracey Chapman’s 1988 debut album on a morning run is a reminder of its relevance to recent events that could practically stop you in your tracks.
Mission of new Cambridge City Growers group: Growing and giving away fresh organic produce
A citizens’ group called Cambridge City Growers is launching an initiative to provide locally grown organic produce at no cost. The first public planting, which will include seeds for spinach, kale, arugula, tomatoes and beans, is scheduled for Saturday.
How to help Cambridge heal from Covid-19
Our thoughts and experiences about the pandemic are populating our beloved places in Cambridge, even if we can’t.
