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Iris Ren | Senior Graphic Artist

‘It’s not so easy writing about nothing’: Patti Smith’s “M Train”

By Ruby Voge, Opinion Co-Editor January 30, 2025
A simple cup of black coffee may be the ultimate symbol of mundanity. Plain and pedestrian — black coffee serves as that quick hit of caffeine before a long day of work or a long night of studying. But in the reflection of the darkness of a simple cup of black coffee, Patti Smith sees a way of life — the life of an artist.
Mother-daughter duo Dana Bonner and Florence Taylor of Dorchester’s Pink & Pretty nail salon showcase their craft on their Instagram page, @pinkandprettyceo. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Black-owned businesses across Boston

By Cameron Morsberger June 12, 2020
In light of the racial and societal strains that recent events have augmented, as well as the added pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences, here are several Boston-based Black-owned businesses and creators to check out.
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