Boston Scenes 9-20-18: Sociedad Latina, Pharma lawsuit, Mass Fallen Heroes, 9.11 observance
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More than 200 Latino and English learner young participated in Sociedad Latina’s
summer programming. Middle school and high school Youth Leaders participated
in high-quality academic instruction from certified ESL/SEI facilitators
and enrichment activities in STEM, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, and the
arts. Each program was designed to support our young people with their English
language acquisition and development. Photo: courtesy Sociedad Latina
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Mayor Martin Walsh announces a lawsuit targeting pharmaceutical companies over the opioids epidemic during a press conference at the Woods-Mullen Shelter. Photo: Mayor’s Office photo by John Wilcox
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Students with Project 351, a youth leadership organization founded by former Gov. Deval Patrick, attend a September 11th
observance at the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Photo: Josephine Pettigrew, Office of the Governor
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Boston police Commissioner William Gross speaks during the Mass Fallen Heroes Back-to-School event at the Shelburne Community Center. Photo: Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox