Highlights from The Legacy Pioneers Champions of Equity Awards gala. These individuals embody the evolving face of leadership within Boston’s Black community.
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54th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast
The 54th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast, the oldest annual MLK celebration, was held Monday, Jan. 15 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, hosted by Union United Methodist Church and St. Cyprian’s Episocal Church.
MLK Embrace Honors: Friends & Family Sneaker Affair
One year after the official unveiling of “The Embrace” memorial and 1965 Freedom Plaza on Boston Common, Embrace Boston welcomed over 1,200 community members to the second annual Friends & Family Sneaker Affair on Sunday, Jan. 14.
RCC unveils new mural
Roberto Chao, who has painted over 50 community murals around the city, collaborated with other artists and Roxbury Community College to unveil an 85-foot mural on the campus.
The “Divine Nine” gathering
Leaders of the “Divine Nine” fraternities and sororities convened on Aug. 13 at Union Chapel on Martha’s Vineyard for a public conversation sponsored by the Union Chapel Education and Cultural Institute’s (UCECI) Charles Ogletree Public Forum series.
Taste of Ethnic Boston
Fifteen of Boston’s finest multicultural eateries and beverage companies showcase their talents at Taste of Ethnic Boston.
Re-opening of Clarence “Jeep” Jones Park in Roxbury
Bostonians celebrate the re-opening of Clarence “Jeep” Jones Park in Roxbury.
Banner photographer Don West captures Black life
Don West is a seasoned photo journalist and consummate professional. His career began as a freelance photographer for United Press International and the Bay State Banner, for which he has been a critical contributor since the 1960s.
Roxbury Homecoming
Juneteenth Celebrations
Keith and Angela Motley honored at UMass Boston
A ceremony to honor Dr. J. Keith Motley and his wife, Angela, for their selfless hard work over the years as members of the UMass Boston leadership was held at the University.
UMass Boston honors Charlie Titus
Former UMass Boston Vice Chancellor Charlie Titus was honored at the university for his many years of service to the school and the community.