Massachusetts Advocates for Children, one of the Commonwealth’s leading advocacy organizations for children, is honoring Newton resident Dr. Katherine Butler Jones. Dr. Jones will be lauded for her longtime passion—fighting for the rights of vulnerable children and families.
Massachusetts Advocates for Children kicks off its 45th anniversary, “Let’s Celebrate”, at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 23 at Venue 13, located in the Law Offices of Bingham McCutchen, LLP, One Federal St. in Boston.
Massachusetts Advocates for Children began 45 years ago by its founder Hubie Jones’ Task Force on Children Out of School. The organization has championed equal educational and life opportunities for children, in Boston. Dr. Jones, an author, playwright, educator, historian and social activist, was selected as this year’s honoree because of her lifetime commitment to activism and advocacy for children . Fifty years ago, Dr. Jones played a leadership role in the desegregation movement in Boston, helping to form the Roxbury/Newton Freedom School and the Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO). She was the first director of Newton METCO, the school district that educated the largest number of Boston school children of color, and later, she was the first African American elected to the Newton School Committee. Dr. Jones also served on the Board of Directors of the Family Service Association, and presently serves on the Board of Overseers for the Huntington Theatre. The Honorable Mayor Setti Warren of Newton will speak to Dr. Jones’ legacy of promoting equal opportunity in the Newton community. “We will celebrate Katherine’s rich and varied life adventures.
For event details visit their website www.massadvocates.org/celebrate.
