Boston Scenes 6/20/13

Friday, June 7, 2013 — Governor Patrick attends a ceremony with Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago to re-name a portion of Patrick’s hometown street, Wabash Avenue, Honorary Deval Patrick Way.

Boston Renaissance Charter Public School held its Second Annual “First Ladies’ Cotillion” celebrating Renaissance’s future women leaders. The girls danced with their dads and mingled with local civic and business leaders. Boston Renaissance’s First Ladies program connects girls with female civic and business leaders in the Boston community to inspire them to reach for whatever heights they choose.

Celtics Forward Jared Sullinger, Boston Celtics Legend Walter McCarty, Sun Life Financial Senior Vice President of Operations David Healy, and Vice President and COO of Victory Programs Jim Pettinelli share a laugh at a recent event at ReVision Urban Farm. The Farm offers an agriculture program and operates a farm stand on Blue Hill Avenue offering fresh, low-cost produce to area residents. 

On June 11, 2013, the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice held its 45th Anniversary celebration at the Boston College Club in which Brent Henry, Vice President and General Counsel of Partners Health Care, received the Inaugural Founders Award. (Above) Henry shares a moment with prominent Boston attorney Wayne Budd and Rahsaan Hall, Deputy Director, Lawyers Committee.

President Barack Obama embraces Myrlie Evers-Williams during her visit in the Oval Office, June 4, 2013. The President met with the Evers family to commemorate the approaching 50th anniversary of Medgar Evers’ death.

Hyde Square Task Force's Rookie Runners and Community Members at the Start Line of the 5K On Saturday, June 8th over 300 people joined us for our 2nd Annual Neighborhood 5K Run/Walk. We were thrilled that so many people joined together with us to support the goals of the Rookie Runners to diversify the face of running and create a healthier community in Hyde/Jackson Square.