WBUR Up Next

The original anti-slavery newspaper is re-imagined for the 21st century.

The school has promised $100 million to educational opportunities for communities descended from slaves and continued research on slavery's legacy in the modern world.

Gloucester is celebrating what it considers its 400th anniversary next year.

Neil Hayward is a lifelong birder, serves on the board of the Brookline Bird Club and the American Birding Association, and is author of the book “Lost Among the Birds: Accidentally Finding Myself in One Very Big Year." He joins us to talk about which birds can be seen and heard around the region his season.

Wayland Public Schools canceled school sports games with Westford Academy for the rest of the season after a Wayland player was subjected to racist slurs and taunts at a high school basketball game. Superintendent Omar Easy, a former professional football player, made the decision.

Attorney General Maura Healey discusses a new initiative in partnership with the state's Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to address hate and bias in schools and athletic programs.

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine enters a third month, the Democratic senator is calling for the U.S. to open its doors to more Ukrainian refugees.

Plus, U.S. Sen. Ed Markey says the country's promise to accept up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees isn't enough.

Steve "Nookie" Postal, chef and founder of Commonwealth and Rival Cafe and Kitchen, wanted to help so he went to the Polish border with Ukraine and did what he does best: cook.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins us to talk budgeting, housing, mask mandates and policing. She also answers listener questions from social media.