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Black Greek Week on Martha’s Vineyard: The Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. pose for their annual group photo on the Vineyard. PHOTO: MIKE HAILEY

Third Annual Vines & Vibes Day Party & Fundraiser: The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® - Psi Iota Omega Chapter and the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.® - Eta Phi Chapter held their Third Annual Vines & Vibes Day Party & Fundraiser. The event raised money to help those experiencing food insecurity on the island. PHOTO: MIKE HAILEY

BMC’s Elevating Health Equity Panel — Advancing Black Men’s Mental Health: Boston Medical Center held a series of events on the Vineyard this summer around elevating health equity. One of the panels, Advancing Black Men’s Mental Health, included Will Packard, Dr. David Henderson and Demond Martin with MSNBC’s “The Weekend” co-host Symone Sanders-Townsend serving as the moderator. PHOTO: RON MITCHELL/BAY STATE BANNER

African American Film Festival: The Centerpiece of the 22nd annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, which took place August 2–10, was “The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat.” The film follows a trio of best friends played by Uzo Aduba, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Sanaa Lathan. Following the screening was Color of Conversation, moderated by Cori Murray, featuring Uzo, Aunjanue, Sanaa, Mekhi Phifer and director Tina Mabry. PHOTO: RON MITCHELL/BAY STATE BANNER

Charles Ogletree Public Forum Series: One of the latest installments of the 2024 Charles Ogletree Public Forum Series took place on Aug. 7. The panel featuring Rashad Bilal, Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Thea James and Ayanna Pressley tackled Economic Mobility as a Pathway to Health Equity. It was moderated by MSNBC’s “The Weekend” co-host Symone Sanders-Townsend. PHOTO: JEANNA SHEPARD PHOTOGRAPHY