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Puerto Rican Veterans Day Memorial Event — Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley hugs Purple Heart recipient Antonio “Tony” Molina. PHOTO: JOHN WILCOX/MAYOR’S OFFICE

Puerto Rican Veterans Day Memorial Event — El Mundo Boston owner Alberto Vasallo III and Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune share a moment at the Puerto Rican Veterans Day Memorial Event. PHOTO: JOHN WILCOX/MAYOR’S OFFICE

Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts 105th Anniversary Gala — 105th Annual Gala Emcee Jonathan Allen of the Leadership Brainery welcomes the crowd. PHOTO: DANTE LUNA PHOTOGRAPHY

Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts 105th Anniversary Gala — ULEM Board Vice Chair Dr. Aisha Miller, Joan Wallace Benjamin Leadership Award Recipient Elsie Taveras, MD, MPH, ULEM Board Chair Josh Kraft and ULEM President and CEO Rahsaan D. Hall; PHOTO: DANTE LUNA PHOTOGRAPHY

Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts 105th Anniversary Gala — ULEM Board Secretary Linda Champion, Sandra Gaymes and ULEM Board Treasurer Anthony Gaymes PHOTO: DANTE LUNA PHOTOGRAPHY

Tinashe at MGM Music Hall — Singer, dancer, and actress Tinashe performs at MGM Music Hall. Her single, “Nasty Girl” went viral this summer. PHOTO: COLIN REDD/BAY STATE BANNER

Gang Gang Votes — City Councilor Brian Worrell speaks to the young people about civic engagement, the importance of voting and his experience serving in public office. PHOTO: JARED MEDINA

Gang Gang Votes — Long time civil rights leader Priscilla Flint, left, event co-organizers Harrison Clark, Carrie Mays and City Councilor At-Large Julia Mejia. PHOTO: JARED MEDINA

Patriots Book Fair at Blackstone Elementary School — Pat Patriot poses with a student at the book fair. PHOTO: BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Patriots Book Fair at Blackstone Elementary School — Joe Milton gets ready to read aloud to Blackstone students. PHOTO: BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Patriots Book Fair at Blackstone Elementary School — Pat Patriot greets a friend at the book fair. PHOTO: BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Patriots Book Fair at Blackstone Elementary School — Kids enjoy story time during the book fair. PHOTO: BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS