Diversity & Inclusion

Following the closure of her Maker to Main grocery store in Worcester’s Canal District, shop owner Lynn Cheney has quickly found a way to continue to contribute to the community.

Rates of severe maternal morbidity in the state nearly doubled from 2011 to 2020, with Black birthing people among the most impacted by negative outcomes of labor and delivery.

Boston Scientific has added a new member to its board of directors, naming Dr. Cheryl Pegus as the board’s latest addition, effective immediately. 

The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination has named Michael Memmolo as the agency’s first ever executive director.

Despite being competitors in Central Massachusetts’ highly saturated cannabis industry, two local social equity cannabis companies are teaming up to launch a new line of pre-rolled joints. 

United Way of Tri-County has named Liz Leonard as director of WHEAT Community Connections, a program within the Framingham-based community support nonprofit. 

Four Central Massachusetts organizations working to afford individuals with disabilities job training, workforce placement, and post-placement support are amongst nine awardees statewide receiving $900,000 in grants.

Browning the Green Space is seeking entrepreneurs of color throughout the Northeast looking to launch and grow clean energy contracting businesses for its Accelerating Contractors of Color in Energy for Sustainable Success program.

For the second year in a row, Worcester will host the New England African Business Expo, an event aiming to provide Black and African entrepreneurs with the education and tools needed to start and maintain a successful business. 

With the theme of launch, grow and thrive, the Latin American Business Organization’s seventh annual Latin American Business Expo will be held Saturday to highlight the efforts of Latinos, women, and minority-owned businesses.