Marci Pina- Christian

Two New Bedford programs are making a real connection with area residents: the New Bedford Human Rights Commission and the Face-to-Face Mediation Program.

New Bedford's Maya and Aria Christian – aka Twins That Cook – shared a cookie recipe on this morning's edition of the 'Today' show on NBC with the Bush twins.

New Bedford's Armsted Christian was a noted vocalist and musician who passed away in 2016 from a disease that affects the Black community disproportionately.

Mayor Mitchell and the Greater New Bedford Area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee welcome all to attend the annual MLK Day of Remembrance Celebration.

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration is marking the birthday of the late Civil Rights Leader in Downtown New Bedford.

Eloise Pina, a well known community leader in New Bedford, has passed away at the age of 85.  Her work in New Bedford dates back to  the 60's and 70's when there was much racial unrest in the city.  Pina's daughter, Marci Pina-Christian tells WBSM News, her mother would often join with other members of the clergy on the streets of New Bedford, counseling young black men...