Latoyia Edwards

Aug 15, 2024 | nbcboston.com | Latoyia Edwards |Jessie Castellano

Without his adopted hometown of Lowell, Massachusetts, NBA player Terrance Mann's life might have looked very different. The L.A. Clippers guard moved to Lowell at 10 years old, and the community became a special part of his life. He now hopes to give back and offer kids the same opportunities he had growing up through a week's worth of charity events. STAY IN THE KNOWWatch NBC10 Boston news for free, 24/7, wherever you are.

May 10, 2024 | nbcboston.com | Latoyia Edwards

In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, we bring you the story of a mother and son bonded over an unexpected tragedy 30 years ago in Boston. And in a twist of fate, one of our photographers recently found a picture he took of the tragic day 30 years ago, and then went on mission to track the family down and see what ever happened to them. Gracie gave birth to Lakeem on Mother's Day. Born prematurely, Lakeem had to fight survive, and years later, he had to fight for his life again.

Feb 23, 2024 | nbcboston.com | Latoyia Edwards

NBC10 Boston caught up with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell after her first year in office. Becoming the first Black woman to win a statewide election in 2022, Campbell was sworn in Jan. 18, 2023. "It really hit me when I came in as AG-elect and saw the wall," Campbell said.

Feb 16, 2024 | nbcboston.com | Latoyia Edwards |Mimi Wishner Segel

Studies have shown that race and socioeconomic status can affect a person’s health. Some of that information comes from the SWAN Study: a nationwide deep dive into women’s health—now in its 30th year. As part of Black Heritage Month, NBC10 Boston’s Latoyia Edwards caught up with the lead “SWAN” investigator in Boston. And as she reports, when it comes to medical research and those who provide care, representation matters. Meet Dr. Sherri-Ann Burnett-Bowie.

Feb 9, 2024 | necn.com | Latoyia Edwards

When it comes to studying Massachusetts history, most of the focus is on the freedom trail and the revolutionary war. But slavery played a pivotal role in building the country and the commonwealth. As part of Black Heritage Month, NBC 10 Boston’s Latoyia Edwards visited a former plantation turned museum, where this painful part of the past is being brought to life by an extraordinary woman. The Royall House and Slave Quarters was home to the largest slaveholding family in Massachusetts.