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The annual Puerto Rican Flag Raising took place last week at the Puerto Rican Veterans Memorial in the South End. PHOTO: JEREMIAH ROBINSON/MAYOR’S OFFICE

On July 26, 2024, dancers took over City Hall Plaza for an an R&B Dance Party in collaboration with Silk R&B Night. The renowned DJ Real P got the crowd moving with irresistible beats. PHOTO: COLIN REDD/BAY STATE BANNER

Mal Devisa performs for the crowd at the We Black Folk Kickoff event on Saturday, July 27 on Boston Common. PHOTO: ANDRE STARK/BAY STATE BANNER

The Summer of Love Block Party unveiled a 50-foot mural of Boston’s own Donna Summer by local artist Cedric Douglas with digital features created by Illuminus. PHOTO: RON MITCHELL/BAY STATE BANNER

Chelsea resident Rich Samuel places a candle at the Embrace Statue with his six-year-old daughter Payton during a vigil Sunday evening for Sonya Massey. The Illinois woman was shot and killed in her home by deputy Sean Grayson of the Sangamon County Sheriff’s department. PHOTO: JAMYRA PERRY/BAY STATE BANNER

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion hosted AfroBeats. AfroEats. as part of the Community Canvas Series. This Mattapan Square event featured vibrant AfroBeat rhythms spun by DJ Ohh and food from Suya Joint Food Truck. In addition, Froca Fitness led the audience in an intense workout accompanied by African Rhythms. PHOTO: CITY OF BOSTON

Local artist Mar Deuno from AOA Paint Supply decorates the Daily Table grocery store with murals that represent the Roxbury community. YouthBuild Boston, an organization on a mission to provide underserved young people with the support and credentials to enter the construction and design industry successfully, helped renovate the Roxbury store. PHOTO: Courtesy of Daily Table

New Edition member Ralph Tresvant addresses the crowd at the Boston Radio Reunion & Awards. PHOTO: RON MITCHELL/BAY STATE BANNER