Kelly Lawlor

Quite a few clouds for Saturday with a few showers at times. Highs in the upper 50s. As for Sunday, a few showers possible along the coast during the morning then becoming partly sunny by afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. #7news

The original singer of 'Reading Rainbow' theme song, Tina Fabrique, performs 'Butterfly in the Sky'! 🦋

As the US approaches its 250th, it’s time to ask: Are we telling the whole story of the American Revolution—or just half of it? Our Virtual Workshop helps educators bring women out of the margins & into the center of the story where they belong. Register: events.womenshistory.org/events/virtual…

Our public schools and colleges are grappling with a historic fiscal crisis. Write your letter! @massteacher actionnetwork.org/letters/write-…

The Celtics’ Hero Among Us tonight: Dr. Harold May A Tuskegee airman who went on to become the first Black surgical resident at MGH Helped create Boston Marathon bombing emergency response system

This exhibit in Boston brings together eight rare printings of the Declaration of Independence for America’s 250th. These are original copies from around the colonies shortly after July 4, 1776. The exhibit is on display starting April 11 through September at the Boston Public

Deep divisions over how Americans remember their past are coming into sharper focus as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. For her series America at a Crossroads, Judy Woodruff reports on how President Trump's flurry of executive orders related to DEI are complicating which narratives of history are highlighted at the nation's historic landmarks and museums.

#OnThisDay in 1970, Dana Elaine Owens — known professionally as Queen Latifah — was born in Newark, New Jersey. She broke barriers and set standards as a rapper, a singer, and an actress. #WomensHistoryMonth #NMAAHCHipHop

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! ✨ For 30 years, the NWHM has worked to ensure that women’s history is visible, accessible, and fully integrated into the story of our nation. This work is not secondary to American history. It *is* American history.

LexSeeHer Save the Date! – Meet & March, Mend & Make: LexSeeHer invites everyone to take part in International Women's Day 2026 on Sunday March 8, 2026. We'll have three parts to our "Meet & March, Mend & Make" event.… lex250.org/lexseeher-save… #Lex250 #Lex250Celebrations #MA250

🎬The Black Patriots of Lexington: Watch Along with Us this Month – Double Feature Finale!: Thank you for tuning in this month to our "Watch Along With Us" series featuring the Black Patriots of Lexington project. lex250.org/%f0%9f%8e%acth… #Lex250 #Lex250Celebrations #MA250

#OTD in 1869, Congress passed the 15th Amendment, granting African American men the right to vote. However, enforced poll taxes, literacy tests, and more kept many African American voters disfranchised. Learn more: s.si.edu/3iJuxnF #BlackHistoryMonth

“I’m just proud of it and especially proud of this document that’s still in my family’s possession.” A document handed down for generations now getting the attention of researchers in Boston. The Freedom Papers shedding some light on American history. wcvb.com/article/boston…

#OnThisDay in 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels becomes the first Black person to serve in the U.S. Senate. #BlackHistoryMonth Learn about Revel’s political career and the many obstacles he overcame to be elected: ow.ly/j29t50YcsJt

Black History Week was launched to correct the record—and show why inclusive American history matters. time.com/7380942/us-250…

SAT 6pm Update: *Blizzard Warning* for much of the region late Sunday Night-Monday. Plan on 1-2 FEET of snow on Monday. Travel not advised during the day. Complete storm deets on 7News at 6/9/10/11 tonight. #7news

“When a government can delete your history, police your art, and censor your living – you’re in danger. We, not just as Black people, but all of us as Americans, are in danger.” bostonglobe.com/2026/02/12/met…

Born into slavery in Maryland in 1818, Frederick Douglass never knew his birthday. Remembering his mother once called him "Little Valentine," he later chose to celebrate his birth on Valentine's Day. February was chosen as Black History Month in part to honor Douglass & Lincoln.

🎬The Black Patriots of Lexington: Watch Along with Us this Month – Episode 4!: Professor Zine Magubane and curator Stacey Fraser share the journey of Silas Burdoo, a freeborn Lexington resident who became one of the… lex250.org/%f0%9f%8e%acth… #Lex250 #Lex250Celebrations #MA250

A century ago, a spark was lit. A week became a movement. A movement became a month. And for one hundred years, Black history has been claimed, protected, and passed on. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate 100 years of honoring who we are: s.si.edu/4q6mzSB