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Boston EMS Graduation and Promotion Ceremony — The graduation of 35 EMTs and promotion of 13 was held April 25 at the BPL Rabb Hall in Copley Square. Newly promoted Captain Kassim Zion is badged by his children, Jonathan and Lily Zion. PHOTO: ISABEL LEON/MAYOR’S OFFICE

Boston EMS Graduation and Promotion Ceremony — The graduation of 35 EMTs and promotion of 13 was held April 25 at the BPL Rabb Hall in Copley Square. Newly promoted Captain Kassim Zion pins his wife, newly promoted Boston EMS Paramedic Kimberly Zion. PHOTO: ISABEL LEON/MAYOR’S OFFICE

Boston EMS Graduation and Promotion Ceremony — The graduation of 35 EMTs and promotion of 13 was held April 25 at the BPL Rabb Hall in Copley Square. PHOTO: ISABEL LEON/MAYOR’S OFFICE

The Fifth Annual Boston Comics in Color Festival — The festival kicked off Friday, April 25 at the Roxbury Community College Media Arts Center with a panel of industry experts. PHOTO: LAUREN MILLER

The Fifth Annual Boston Comics in Color Festival — The festival kicked off Friday, April 25 at the Roxbury Community College Media Arts Center. Here cosplay contestants lined up at the main stage, waiting to hear who won. PHOTO: LAUREN MILLER

The Fifth Annual Boston Comics in Color Festival — Comics in Color Festival volunteers pose for a portrait. PHOTO: LAUREN MILLER

10th Annual Beauty Business Brunch — Entrepreneur and philanthropist Shellee Mendes and CBS Boston’s Courtney Cole, with a host of other mentors, joined together to help women seeking to grow their careers in the beauty business and related fields. PHOTO: Kimberly Greene

Abilities Dance Boston presents Intersection — Abilities Dance Boston recently put on the fourth installment of its “Intersections” series, an innovative
production that celebrates Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC),
deaf, disabled, queer, and transgender artists – past and present. Dancer Ellice Patterson performs in a piece choreographed by Tom Wiggins. PHOTO: JAYPIX

Abilities Dance Boston presents Intersection — Abilities Dance Boston recently put on the fourth installment of its “Intersections” series, an innovative
production that celebrates Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC),
deaf, disabled, queer, and transgender artists – past and present. PHOTO: JAYPIX

Boston Arts Academy Foundation — On Monday, April 28th, the Boston Arts Academy Foundation (BAAF) celebrated the achievements of their highly successful six-year Building Our Future Comprehensive Campaign, which is committed to raising $35 million to support Boston’s only public school for the performing and visual arts by June 30, 2025 with a cocktail party at Fenway Park. Shown here, Boston Arts Academy Foundation Honors 2025 honorees Ieasha James (Visual Arts) and Grace Lee (Civic Responsibility) with BAAF President and CEO Denella Clark. PHOTO: Courtesy of Boston Arts Academy Foundation (BAAF)

Boston Arts Academy Foundation — On Monday, April 28th, the Boston Arts Academy Foundation (BAAF) celebrated the achievements of their highly successful six-year Building Our Future Comprehensive Campaign with a cocktail party at Fenway Park. Shown here is Tyrone Sutton, Boston Arts Academy Head of School with Denella Clark, President and CEO of Boston Arts Academy Foundation and Mayor Michelle Wu (and daughter Mira). City of Boston Mayor's Office Photo by John Wilcox

Boston Arts Academy Foundation — On Monday, April 28th, the Boston Arts Academy Foundation (BAAF) celebrated the achievements of their highly successful six-year Building Our Future Comprehensive Campaign with a cocktail party at Fenway Park. Guests enjoyed a spirited performance from the Boston Arts Academy student band, the Funkaholics. City of Boston Mayor's Office Photo by John Wilcox