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Colneth Smiley Jr.

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Born and raised in Boston, Colneth is a writer, teacher, counselor and former reporter for the Boston Herald, the Boston Globe, and the Bay State Banner.

Colneth began his media career in radio at Boston’s WILD AM 1090, produced shows on BNN-TV, and was an editor of an independent hip-hop music magazine. His journalism career has included coverage of entertainment, local news, politics, health, and many special features.

He also has a background in public relations and advocacy for Boston’s inner-city neighborhoods including Mattapan, Roxbury, and Dorchester.

Colneth is an alumnus of the METCO program, and graduated in 2000 from Fitchburg State College as a double major in communications and sociology.

Colneth resides in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood and is the proud parent of a daughter.

If you have an idea for a health news story or comments or questions about a story, please reach out.

Stories by Colneth Smiley Jr.

WATCH: 'We have to keep fighting'

Rev. Liz Walker works to help communities of color overcome the trauma of the pandemic 

WATCH: A faith leader’s way forward

Rev. Dr. Gloria White-Hammond champions COVID-19 vaccination, as a pastor and a physician

The vaccine’s a hit at Fenway Park

Bay Staters share their excitement and hope outside a mass vaccination site

WATCH: ‘I felt elated’

Hugging grandchildren, going on vacation, protecting the vulnerable and other inspirations for getting a COVID-19 shot

WATCH: ‘Taking power’

A physician reflects on what it means to make the decision to get vaccinated

Preventive Care

Video: What the COVID-19 vaccine means to me

Four frontline providers share their gratitude and hope as they receive the new shots

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