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03.28.2023

In the Boston Globe: Black leaders are developing Nubian Square. Can they revitalize the economic heart of Black Boston?

On March 23rd, 2023, the Boston Globe shared interviews with “10 Black leaders involved in redeveloping Nubian Square,” most of them with long-standing ties to the Roxbury community. FEATURED: MPDC’s CEO, Leslie Reid — Click to read more details.

03.15.2023

In the Boston Globe: Boston’s tech, life science, and nonprofit communities hail SVB rescue, but worries persist

On March 13th, 2023, the Boston Globe reported that the local bank, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), abruptly closed. MPDC’s CEO, Leslie Reid, shared what this means for the future of the organization’s income-restricted housing projects — Click to read more details.

02.27.2023

In CBS Boston News: ‘First Lady of Roxbury’ Melnea Cass may be one of the most unheralded civil rights heroes

On February 22nd, 2023, CBS Boston News highlighted the late Melnea Cass (aka “The First Lady of Roxbury”), her contributions to the Roxbury community during her livelihood, and connections between Cass’ legacy and MPDC’s presence in Roxbury. FEATURED: MPDC’s Deputy Director, Ingrid Tucker — Click to read more details.

02.27.2023

In the Boston Globe: In August Wilson’s ‘Seven Guitars,’ the music of life and death

On February 14th, 2023, the Boston Globe reported that Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s (ASP) production of Seven Guitars (directed by Maurice Emmanuel Parent) is a must-see! — Click to read more details.