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A new stage for Boston hip-hop. 9
THE LATEST ‘SNL’ CRYBABY IG model kisses and tells on NFL star. 13
Chris Brown aims a racist post at Aziz Ansari. 8
TRUMPING HATE Hundreds attend workshops for lessons on confronting Islamophobia, extremism. 4
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NEWS
TRUMP STANDS BY VOTER FRAUD BELIEF
LEAD LEVELS FALL BELOW GHW BUSH RECOVERING FEDERAL LIMITS IN FLINT FROM PNEUMONIA
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President Donald Trump stands by his belief that millions of people voted illegally in the U.S. election, the White House said on Tuesday, despite widespread evidence to the contrary. “The president does believe that,” White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters. State officials in charge of the Nov. 8 election have said they found no evidence of widespread voter fraud and there is no
history of it in U.S. elections. Even House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, the most senior Republican in Congress, said he had seen no evidence to back up Trump’s claims. Trump lost the popular vote to Democratic rival Hillary Clinton by about 2.9 million. REUTERS
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Lead levels in Flint, Michigan’s drinking water have receded below federal limits, state officials said, although they cautioned residents to continue using filtered water as work went on to replace the city’s lead pipes. Tests showed lead levels in the city’s drinking water were 12 parts per billion (PPB) between July and December, below the federal limit of 15 PPB, Michigan officials said. Flint was under the
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Former President George H.W. Bush, who has been in a Houston hospital for 10 days with pneumonia, is improving and has been sitting up, talking with physicians and returning phone calls, a spokesman for his office said on Tuesday. Bush, the country’s oldest living ex-president at 92, on Monday was moved out of the intensivecare unit at Houston Methodist Hospital, where he’s been since
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Jan. 14 after experiencing shortness of breath. “President Bush had another good night’s rest at Houston Methodist Hospital as he continues to recover from pneumonia,” spokesman Jim McGrath said in a statement. REUTERS
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NO CHARGES FOR LA COPS WHO KILLED BLACK MAN Two Los Angeles police officers who fatally shot an unarmed black man described by his lawyer as mentally challenged will face no criminal charges over the 2014 killing, the district attorney said, calling their actions “legally justified.” The killing of Ezell Ford was one of many shootings of unarmed black men by law enforcement that triggered protests and fueled a renewed civil rights move-
control of a state-appointed emergency manager when it switched its water source from Lake Huron to the Flint River in April 2014. The more corrosive river water caused lead to leach from city pipes and go into the drinking water. Lead can cause various health problems and Flint’s contaminated water has prompted dozens of lawsuits and criminal charges against several former government officials. REUTERS
ment. In a redacted report, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey said Officers Sharlton Wampler and Antonio Villegas spotted Ford leaving a “known gang area” on Aug. 11, 2014, and suspected he was trying to dispose of something illegal. As Wampler tried to apprehend Ford, the two men scuffled and ended up on the ground with Ford reaching for the officer’s gun, according to the report. REUTERS
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There may be more important things going on, but you can’t concentrate on the news 24/7. Take a break by reading about the newly announced Oscar nominations. We grumble about the snubs (Taraji P. Henson, Annette Bening, Hugh Grant) while delighting that “Moonlight” scored eight nominations. And hey, Michael Shannon (nominated for “Nocturnal Animals”) is always welcome. Distract yourself, then return to calling your representatives, begging them to save the world. metro.us/movies
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NEWS
Activist training gets Bostonians involved in fighting Islamophobia Whether focusing on fighting racist policy or learning how to interfere as a bystander, these classes aim to equip people with the skills to resist racism. KRISTIN TOUSSAINT @kristindakota letters@metro.us
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Nabella Vega spent her Monday night with around 100 other people talking about policies like the Muslim registry. Why do people support it, they tried to figure out, and how can they convey to those supporters their belief that it’s a violation of civil rights? Vega, 27, is a Muslim woman who came to the U.S. just four days before 9/11, an event which undeniably colored her experience here, she said. But most others in the room weren’t Muslim.
An activist voices opposition against a Muslim registry at JVP Boston’s “Hanukkah solidarity march.” COURTESY OF JEWISH VOICE FOR PEACE BOSTON
It was obvious to Vega that some attending the “Civil Disobedience Training,” held by the organization Jewish Voice for Peace Boston (JVP), didn’t have much experience around Muslim people or the Muslim community. That was fine, though, because the fact that they were there meant they were trying to learn, she said. “Now more than ever, it’s important to recognize discomfort and recognize the importance of challenging that discomfort,” Vega said. “When coming to one of these [workshops]. … It’s accessible, the environment is supportive and it’s designed for you — for the person who doesn’t have a context but who is ready to engage.”
Monday’s workshop was the first of two “activist trainings” JVP planned this week to better equip Bostonians with ways to counter Islamophobia and racism, which the organization says is increasing under a Donald Trump presidency. In December, JVP organized a Hanukkah solidarity march to shed light these issues, but Liza Behrendt, an organizer for JVP Boston, said they soon realized that wasn’t all they could do. “It became clear that we need to be able to follow up that action with concrete steps to stop Islamophobia on an institutional and individual level,” she said. The organization has been working with
Muslim leaders in the Boston-area to figure out what kind of support that community is looking for from non-Muslim allies, Behrendt said. Monday’s class focused on educating people on Islamophobic policies and equipping them with ways to take actions against some, like the Muslim registry, “if that is in fact implemented,” Behrendt said. Intelligent Mischief, a group focused on social change, helped lead that workshop. On Wednesday, the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) will lead another session that focuses on bystander intervention training. BARCC teaches intervention skills at colleges, high schools and more, usually in the context of sexual assault or violence, but for this they’ll adapt their lesson to apply to harassment or hate crimes because of racism. “One of the key takeaways is that there’s always something you can do [as a bystander],” said Steph Trilling, BARCC’s director of Community Awareness and Prevention Services. “It’s about really thinking of what can you do in that moment, rather than ignoring something or walking away.” Read more about the classes at metro.us.
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NEWS
Metro US boosts monthly readership to 4 million in print and online The increased audience in New York, Philadelphia and Boston in 2016 came despite a declining newspaper market. One million people a day picked up a copy of Metro newspaper in New York, Philadelphia and Boston last year, marking a significant rise in readership amid an otherwise declining market, according to the latest readership survey by Nielsen Scarborough. That represents a 16 percent jump compared to a recent 7 percent dip for other daily print newspapers. The boost translates to more than 138,000 new Metro print readers a day. Metro US now reaches nearly four million print and digital readers a month. Breaking down the
numbers, a combined 3.4 million people read a copy of Metro in New York, Philadelphia and Boston each month in 2016, and an additional 518,000 nationwide visited Metro.us, according to Google Analytics. Taken together, the print and digital editions reported a 20 percent spike in readership year over year. Yggers Mortensen, Metro US publisher and CEO, said he was “delighted that our editorial content resonates with millions of metropolitans — as our growing audience in print and online testifies. I would like to thank our readers for their loyalty, our advertisers for their trust and our staff for their hard work and dedication.” The strong results helped Metro New York reach 1.5 million readers a week in print and on-
“Metro covers everything you need to know about everything that matters.” Editor in Chief Alek Korab
line, making it the most read free daily newspaper in Greater New York. Print growth was bolstered by a distribution partnership with the MTA, providing Metro with new racks at 100 subway stations, with each rack holding 700 copies of the paper. In Philadelphia, Metro’s readership jumped 24 percent. It now reaches 743,000 Philadelphians a month and nearly 40 percent of all people working and living in the city. Boston also marked
significant growth last year, with a 13 percent increase in readership and a monthly audience of 451,000. Now, nearly one-third of people living and working in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, read Metro. “While most print media vehicles are seeing their audience shrink, Metro’s print audience is growing in an increasingly digital and connected world,” said Wilf Maunoir, Metro’s marketing and research director. “Thanks to Metro’s unique editorial formula
and innovative free distribution model, Metro is a hybrid media. It combines the benefits of print and transit media.” Metro US can attribute its success to its talented journalists, advertising, sales, marketing and distribution team who help deliver provocative and thoughtful local news and entertainment coverage each day. Standing behind it is Metro’s global network of 100 newspapers. “Metro covers everything you need to know about everything that matters,” said Editor in Chief Alek Korab. “It’s the best way to overcome FOMO — the fear of missing out — when it comes to hot news, President Donald Trump, the best movies and TV, going out in the city, and looking good doing it. In print and online, our motto is: ‘Miss nothing. Know everything.’” METRO
Metro readership Daily readers print and digital (age 18+): 1,089,709 Monthly readers print and digital (age 18+): 3,939,313 Daily newspaper readership increase in the past year: +16% Combined print/ digital readership increase in the past year: +20% Reader job stats: Employed: 72% Full-time: 48% White collar: 44% College: 65% Parents: 31% Average household income (for those employed): $84K Source: Nielsen Scarborough 2016 R2. New York, Philadelphia, Boston. US Outside Core Areas: Google Analytics (2H 2016)
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GOSSIP
Paris Jackson says her dad was murdered Chris Brown calls Aziz Ansari ‘Aladdin’ There’s no person that I want to just go away as much as Chris Brown. Especially today. The noted horrible dude and I guess, singer, clapped back at Aziz Ansari via Instagram on Monday. The “Master of None� star mentioned Chris Brown during his opening monologue on last week’s “Saturday Night Live,� likening supporters of Donald Trump to Chris Brown fans. He explained that
fans remain steadfast in their loyalty, even if they “don’t condone the [individual’s] extracurriculars,� notes Jezebel.com. In response Brown, as he is wont to do, went ham. In a superduper racist Instagram post, Brown wrote: “F—K NO!!!!!! Somebody tell ALADDIN HOP OFF MY D–K!� Nobody really knows why he did this, but I’m guessing it’s just
the standard internal terribleness Brown struggles with on a dayto-day basis. Also, let’s be clear. It is superracist to call Ansari “Aladdin.� But also? Aladdin was really fine. Sure, he was a liar; sure, he was a street rat; but have you ever seen any other man rock a purple vest with nothing underneath? I don’t think so. So my new working theory is that Chris Brown was trying
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to RACHAEL CLEMMONS compliment the comedian, but it Michael came out all wrong Jackson and racist and horrible. and Debbie Rowe’s Better luck next time, 18-year-old daughter, my dude. Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson, gave an exclusive interview to Rolling Stone, in which she appears as the Lady Madonna and reveals all kinds of intimate family secrets. As the — yeah, same. Morgan daughter of Ewan McGregor has had previously writthe King of had enough. The “T2 ten a takedown of the Pop, Paris Trainspotting� star took march centered around naturally on professional troll Madonna who, by the railed back Piers Morgan about last way, was just one of at unsubweekend’s Womens millions of women presstantiated March with one succinct ent. Literal millions. In claims she tweet. “Was going on response to McGregor, might not Good Morning Britain, the former host of a be the didn’t realise @piersmornow-canceled show biological gan was host. Won’t go tweeted back: “I see offspring of on with him after his Ewan McGregor’s now the “Thriller� comments about #Wohad 136k likes for his star. (“People mensMarch,� McGregor tweet about me. I’ve that knew tweeted Tuesday. made him popular at him really The actor’s feed is last.� Sigh. well say they filled with retweets OK, Piers, boo. Do see him in me, about the recent you feel better now, or that it’s almost inauguration, and it’s is your masculinity still scary.�) But clear McGregor is conjust SO FRAGILE? I’m she backs one cerned about America’s sure you’ll let us know. unsubstantipolitical future, which
ated claim: that her late father was, in fact, murdered. Rolling Stone writes: “Paris is convinced that her dad was, somehow, murdered. ‘Absolutely,’ she says. ‘Because it’s obvious. All arrows point to that. It sounds like a total conspiracy theory and it sounds like bulls—t, but all real fans and everybody in the family knows it. It was a setup. It was bulls—t.’�
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A new stage for Boston hip-hop Middle East showcase The Pull Up provides Boston’s rising rap acts a new platform. BRENDAN MCGUIRK @BrendanMcGuirk letters@metro.us
When it comes to cultural influence, there’s arguably no force greater than hip-hop. But for many local lovers of the genre, finding a point of entry into the regional scene can be a challenge. And while there’s no shortage of creative folks making quality hip-hop music, opportunities for them to connect with fans via live shows are sparsely limited. Enter The Pull Up, a new quarterly showcase featuring rising hip-hop
acts, which will hold its second installment tonight at the Middle East. The event’s mission is to give artists who have a proven ability to develop audiences the chance to grow in front of a live audience. After a sold-out first installment Upstairs in October, tonight’s The Pull Up event graduates to the larger Downstairs room, where it will feature Soundcloud sensations Rosewood Bape and Jefe Replay. While both musicians have sizable online followings with song streams in the hundreds of thousands, neither has headlined yet. This is exactly the sort of oversight The Pull Up is meant to remedy. The series is the
If you go Jan. 25, 8 p.m. The Middle East Downstairs 72-480 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge $15 advance, $20 door thepullup.splashthat.com Jefe Replay will perform as part of tonight’s The Pull Up event.
brainchild of Boston hiphop mainstays Marquis Neal and DJ Real P, aka Chimel Idiokitas. “We wanted to try to change the platform of how hip-hop shows are being done in Boston,� says Neal, who notes that fewer local venues are booking hip-hop acts than in years past. Neal, who also serves as
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You may not have are actually doing the right things and should heard of performers Plad be on shows,� Neal says. Finesse, Dutchy DoBad, “It creates another lane Rosewood Bape and Jefe for artists to create some Replay, but the organizsort of revenue for them- ers hope they well be on selves. We’re trying to track to bigger futures. “You can expect a empower the artists. We want the artists to treat good mix of people — themselves like artists,� from age, to culture, he adds, noting that the to first timers, to show practice of pay-for-play vets. The energy will defon stage apinitely be on pearances is a 1,000,� says a destructive Idiokitas. one. “There’s a His partlot of anticiner, who DJs pation for a the series lot of these and makes artists,� adds music of his Neal. “[Audiown, thinks ences] want the shows to see them are also key be stars on to musicians’ the stage. evolution. They want “We artto see them ists lose sight in their moof the people ment. Beat times cause these Marquis Neal and get in guys haven’t our creative had the bubble, and in turn the chance to have that mopeople lose sight of the ment yet.� artists,� says Idiokitas. And creating mo“We wanted to create ments is chief among a forum where we can Neal’s goals. “We’re not keep artists involved and going to be able to do also give the art back shows every month, but to the people through a we be able to do one dope experience.� quarterly that matters.�
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As previously noted in this space, one of my new year ski resolutions in 2017 was to immerse my children in their own ski lessons more frequently this winter, something I haven’t managed to do in more than 25 years. No matter what your age, odds are that most among us face some sort of trepidation on the mountain, whether that be as simple as making turns, as strenuous as navigating bumps, or taking your skiing or riding to a more extreme level in the parks or pipe. For me, that apprehension exists when the trees come into play. While most glades on your average trail map remain perfectly navigable, my commonplace skiing gears tend to stall when the pitch becomes a bit steeper, or, particularly, when I’ve been led into the realm of the secret stash, terrain reserved only for those in the know. Which means … well, sometimes I have no idea how to handle it.
Thus, this season I’ve decided to take a lesson for tree skiing, hoping to learn the essentials of making the quick turns necessary to handle the environment, while gaining the confidence that tends to escape my normally eager legs upon first dip into the woods. I’ve got my eyes on a few destinations as I look to dive into it this season. (Note: Rates do not include lift tickets.) At Vermont’s Bolton Valley Resort, which has some of the more underrated tree skiing in all of New England, participants must have prior experience in glade skiing, but will receive tips from the pros during tours that can range from one to six hours. These glade tours run $85 for one hour for singles ($145 for two), $149 for two hours ($269 for two) and $360 for the full six hours ($720 for two). Add another person for $60 an hour. At Sugarbush Mountain Resort there is always the temptation of just spending the day, one-on-one with future Ski Hall of Famer and Warren Miller star John Egan ($599 for a full day, midweek), but the resort also has group lessons that will cater to your ad-
vanced skiing and riding needs. The Max 4 Adventure Workshops are small and personalized lessons that will help entry-level black diamond skiers and riders tackle some of the more gnarly terrain at Sugarbush, including steeps, bumps and trees. Morning and afternoon sessions (10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m., respectively) are $80 each. Attend both sessions for $145. Ragged Mountain Resort has this season instituted a fantastic new program for new skiers and riders with the Bebe Wood Free Learn to Ski and Ride package, which offers, yes, free skiing for first timers ages 7 and up, with the option to purchase a season pass at the end of your three lessons for only $69. But that doesn’t mean the Danbury, New Hampshire, mountain is only for novices. Group lessons for black diamond skiers run only $49 for one and three-quarter hours, while a private lesson (one hour $89, three hours $179) may be the perfect way to explore the terrain on your own, whether you bring a beginner or not. Balance, control and quick stops in the trees — get ready for class.
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With trendy restaurants and high-rise luxury on the market — just call it ‘alt-Southie.’ MEGAN JOHNSON @megansarahj letters@metro.us
In booming East Boston, prospective homebuyers and real-estate investors are snapping up existing properties at breakneck speed. It’s no wonder that homes in the Jeffries Point section of Eastie are commanding north of $500 per square foot, says Ed Deveau, a Realtor at Century 21 Mario Real Estate. “To be honest, I’m in desperate need of homes to sell to keep up with demand,” says Deveau. “We’ve hit a point where even the most modest three-family home in is the $600-$700K range. But the million-dollar listing is certainly starting to become a reality — in fact, I sold a threefamily on Cottage Street for $1.25 million in December.” The times are changing in the neighborhood, largely known for its close-knit immigrant community. It’s not unusual for residents to find letters in their mailboxes from developers asking to buy their property without even stepping foot inside. And with attractive features like a short commute on the Blue Line to
downtown Boston and restaurants like Cunard Tavern opening soon, the neighborhood is enticing for those looking to avoid the exorbitant prices of South Boston and Charlestown. So who, exactly, is
“The million-dollar listing is certainly starting to become a reality.” Ed Deveau, Realtor, Century 21 Mario Real Estate
flocking to the neighborhood? “I have experienced an influx of college students, hipsters, single professionals, couples with a dog, and even young families,” explains Kevin Concannon, real estate agent and East Boston resident. “Three of my late-20s friends have moved to Eastie from Arlington, Allston and Southie, respectively, over the last few years, which has been awe-
some. I guess you might classify their demographic as ‘thoughtful bros.’ The ‘alt-Southie’ crowd seem to be the most common in Jeffries Point.” But it’s not just Jeffries Point that’s flourishing. Condos in Eagle Hill are selling for over $600,000, while single-family homes in Orient Heights fetch well into the mid $500,000s. And if you’re looking to rent, you’ll have to spend a pretty penny, too. The average monthly rent for a one-bedroom in East Boston is $1,876, an increase from last year’s average of $1,682, says Concannon. But rapid luxury development often comes with some strain for the existing community. Some current and longtime residents are unable to pay the skyrocketing rents, threatening the diversity the neighborhood is known for. Still, residents say that Eastie is teeming with character. “Although there is a ton of investment going on, East Boston has been able to really keep its identity,” adds Deveau. “For a lack of a better term, it still feels like a neighborhood.”
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This multifamily home may need work, but with an extra lot and an incredible location, it’s perfect for developers. The three family unit (currently being used as a two family) is just feet from the new Cunard Tavern and steps to Maverick Square and East Boston’s burgeoning waterfront. Contact: Ed Deveau, realtor at Century 21 Mario Real Estate 617-569.6044, edwarddeveau.c21.com 32 Orleans Street
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Libra Keep an open mind, but don’t let anyone pressure you into something that isn’t in your best interest. A change in a relationship due to excessive behavior can be expected.
Taurus Taking a short trip or attending a function or trade show will be informative. Focus on generating ideas that will allow you to use your skills to help yourself.
Scorpio Extra income is attainable if you expand one of your interests to create a marketable service. Don’t sell yourself short. You’ve got plenty to offer.
Gemini Keep your distance from anyone trying to use or take advantage of you. Do the research required to ensure that you aren’t being scammed.
Sagittarius Look for a way to reconnect with people you have worked or played with in the past. When in doubt, you are best off relying on tried-and-true methods.
Cancer Spend time working out any problems you face with personal or business partners. Communication will stabilize your situation and encourage a fast success.
Capricorn Delays while traveling or dealing with institutions or government agencies can be expected. Make sure you have all your papers in order.
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