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No Books No Ball is shaping Boston’s next generation

April 2026

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BPD in the Community:

District B-2 Officers are Part of the Team at ‘No Books No Ball’

January  2025

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'No Books, No Ball' pays tribute to Tyler Lawrence, teen killed in Mattapan shooting

June 2023

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'It means a lot': Thanksgiving food drives held in 2 Boston neighborhoods

November 2022

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No Books No Ball

Opening Day

January 2015

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GBH Amplifies: Driving Social Impact Through Community Sports

April 2026

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Dorchester boy gets Celtic Make-A-Wish granted

April 2024

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No Books No Ball program holds annual kickoff

June 2023

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Dorchester man pushes ballers to be scholars

March 2020

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Youth basketball program promotes academics, teamwork

January 2013

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Duke Hoop Star Taina Mair got her start on Dot courts

April 2026

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‘No Books No Ball’ links athletic prowess to academic achievement

April 2024

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‘No Books, No Ball’ awards thousands of dollars in scholarships

September 2022

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Changemaker: Tony Richards, founder of No Books No Ball

February 2020

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Celtics star Jayson Tatum makes appearance at youth Roxbury basketball game

April 2025

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BPD in the Community: No Books No Ball Basketball Program “COPS THAT CARE”

April 2023

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No Books No Ball' gives out scholarships, encourages prioritizing school

over sports

September 2022

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No Books No Ball

Male Mentor Day

January 2016

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'No Books No Ball'

Program Rcognized

by City Council

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Tony Richards, Founder and Program Director of the No Books No Ball Basketball Program received the Heroes Among Us Award on Dec. 1, 2014.  The award was made possible by the Boston Celtics in partnership with The Sports Hub 98.5 FM, The Massachusetts State Lottery, and Comcast SportsNet.

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