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Susie King Taylor led a remarkable life. Born into slavery in ante-bellum Georgia, she served as a Union Army nurse, caring for wounded and dying soldiers in the Civil War, although she was never properly compensated for her work. She learned to read and write by attending secret schools and went on to help others to do the same. Later, she became the first Black woman to
Over 600 readers voted. Here’s why they said the city was right to clear the tents at Mass. and Cass.
King was an educator, activist and barrier breaker. His influence, spanning decades as a mentor, guiding Boston's first mayors of color.
Mel King was a politician, a community organizer, and an advocate. But he was also a friend, a husband, a father, and a mentor. Today, we remember him as all of that and more.
All Boston residents will now have access to a tuition-free community college program offered at six local schools.