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| Mayor Johnny Ford (left) and Judge Joyce London Alexander are seen here sitting in the Tuskegee University Chapel. Their ceremony included the lighting of candles, the exchange of rings, prayers and solos by recording artists Bishop Joe Simon and Vivian Beard. The bride wore a champagne-colored gown created especially for her by Ines Di Santo for Yolanda’s in Waltham. There were a number of honorary bridesmaids and groomsmen and the guests dined on soul food. (Photo courtesy of U.S. District Court) |
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| On Dec. 9, political and judicial icons Johnny Ford and Joyce London Alexander were joined in matrimony. Ford is the founder of the World Conference of Mayors, National Conference of Black Mayors and Mayor of Tuskegee, Alabama. Alexander is the first Chief African American U.S. Judge. Over 700 luminaries, judicial, legal and political, family and friends from across the nation witnessed this occasion conducted by Bishop Eddie Long, pastor of the New Life Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, Georgia at the Tuskegee University Chapel. (Photo courtesy of U.S. District Court) |
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| “Brother Blue” does his thing at the city’s First Night 2007 celebration on New Years Eve. Hailed as Boston’s most anticipated annual party, the First Night celebration serves as a showcase for Boston’s numerous vibrant cultural and artistic communities, featuring exhibitions and performances by both local and international artists. (Don West photo) |
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| The New Years Eve festivities of First Night 2007 began around 1 p.m. and lasted until midnight. Events occurred throughout 30 indoor and outdoor venues. Highlights included a Family Festival with interactive activities, ice sculptures on the Boston Common, fireworks and a Mardi-Gras style Grand Procession. (Don West photo) |
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| Dancers perform at one of several events in the Hynes Convention Center for First Night 2007. (Paul Robicheau photo) |
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| Boston Family Fireworks provided an explosive spectacle over the “Flying Buttresses” sculpture by students of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts on Boston Common for First Night. (Paul Robicheau photo) |
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| For “exemplary leadership and service” provided during his service in Iraq, Army Lt. Col. Kelvin R. Wood of Pittsfield, Mass., was awarded a Bronze Star at the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Headquarters on December 11. During his tour in Iraq, Lt. Col. Wood served as the deputy commander of DCMA Iraq. (Photo courtesy of Defense Contract Management Agency) |
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| Left to right: Toni Banks-Lewis, Julissa Diaz and Ashley Dailey of Roxbury recently graduated from the ABCD LearningWorks “First Steps” program. The free, 18 week course combines classroom instruction and practical internships to train adults for preschool teaching positions. Students take a college class in Child Growth and Development, trained in CPR and First Aid, children’s literature, portfolio development and curriculum planning. They also participate in a supervised internship at a local Head Start site. (Don West photo) |
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