Congratulations to The Bay State Banner, which is embarking on its 60th year of publication. The Banner, founded by Melvin Miller, covers the Black community in Greater Boston and beyond. It was acquired in 2023 by two Black journalists, Ron Mitchell and André Stark, and it continues to provide strong coverage through a weekly print edition and a robust website. Du Bois, who wrote, “There is in this world no such force as the force of a person determined to rise. You can access the print edition online, but I’m going to have to track down a copy.