Why Black History Month

Were it not for slavery

There would be no

Black History Month

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Or a Malcom X

No Barack Obama

Our first Black President

And arguably, no America

As we know it

Built on sweat and tears

Of free labor

Over hundreds of years

Making a young nation

Prominent and wealthy

Beneficiaries of a servitude

Both north and south

Until slaves were freed

Only to endure Jim Crow

Discrimination and segregation

I appreciate the technical, legal and subjective arguments over managing Chappaquiddick beaches to accommodate responsible over-sand vehicle (OSV) access.

Sand scraped against the blades of our ice skates as we headed out into the middle of Squibnocket Pond.

Island veterinarian Constance Breese is closing her practice as Animal Health Care Associates fights to retain its lease at the airport.

MassDevelopment, a quasi-public agency focused on stimulating economic growth in the state, put out a request for proposals for the different parcels on the New Bedford state pier, including the spot used by the Cuttyhunk Ferry Company.

Martha's Vineyard is famous for eerie coincidences, some touching luminaries who live here.

The Chilmark home that sparked the town's "big house bylaw" has hit the rental market for $1 million per month.

The Health Imperative Sexual Health Clinic in Vineyard Haven proudly flies a sign provided by the Friends of Family Planning.

At a ceremony in the State House’s Hall of Flags, Rep. Terrence P. McCarthy was presented with a flag for the new state of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.

Once again, our Island Community, both near and far, wrapped its collective arms around Red Stocking 2023 . . . our 85th year!