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Local and Culturally Relevant Events this week:
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| U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice (right) talks to French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner during their press conference after a one-day conference concerning Darfur on June 25 in Paris. Rice said last Monday that Sudan’s “history” of backsliding on commitments means that sanctions pressure must be maintained, despite the country’s acceptance of a larger peacekeeping force planned for Darfur. (AP photo/Michel Euler) |
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Charlene Pirckle (left) and her daughter, Caring O’Neil, of Roxbury, Mass., took part in the Boston Asthma Games on June 2 at the Roxbury Family YMCA. The event, sponsored by the Boston Public Health Commission, Children’s Hospital Boston and the YMCA, is a fun-filled day for children with asthma and their families. Participants have a great time being active while learning how to better manage their asthma. The event is free and features asthma-friendly outdoor field activities. (Photo courtesy of Children’s Hospital Boston)
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| Hubie Jones, founder and president of the Boston’s Children Chorus, narrates, with the direction of Maestro Ansbacher, the orchestra’s newly commissioned piece David and “Old Ironsides.” It will premiere at the Charlestown Navy Yard on July 31. The preview took place at the Taj Boston on June 6 at the Boston Landmarks Orchestra Gala. (Michael Dwyer photo) |
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| The Academy of Kamitic Education Right Relationship and Right Knowledge held its graduation ceremony on June 24 at Roxbury’s Page Academy. The graduates completed a nine-month program called “Ka Ab Ba: Building The Lighted Temple,” an African-centered model for personal development. In attendance were (from left): Thelma Moss, Rene Dailey, Joe and Angela Cook, City Councilor Chuck Turner and co-founders Lester Nelson and Dr. Terri Nelson. (Lolita Parker Jr. photo) |
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| Dorchester residents Omari Welch (left) and Kadeem Ralph graduated from Belmont Day School’s eighth grade on June 8. In the fall, Ralph will attend Milton Academy and Welch will go to Beacon Academy. (Photo courtesy of the Belmont Day School) |
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| Dan Goldberg (center) and Colette Phillips celebrated the Boston Landmarks Orchestra’s 7th season kick-off gala at the Taj Boston on June 6. Under the direction of Maestro Charles Ansbacher, the orchestra previewed its newly commissioned piece, “David and Old Ironsides,” which will premiere at the Charlestown Navy Yard on July 31. Written by Constance Leeds, the piece was narrated at the preview by educational advocate Hubie Jones. (Michael Dwyer photo) |
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| In the above photo, Dudley Square Main Streets Executive Director Joyce Stanley (left) and developer Russell Hill discuss the reconstruction of the Dudley Renaissance Center at 22 Warren Street across from the Ferdinand Building in Dudley Square. The center, a one-stop entertainment and conference facility, will feature a restaurant, art gallery, sports bar, roof deck and a number of other amenities. (Both photos courtesy of Prestige Image, Inc.) |
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| At Alpha Kappa Alpha’s scholarship ceremony, held last Saturday at the Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists in Roxbury, six young ladies received awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 in recognition for their accomplishments. The honorees were (from left): Meekerley Sanon, who received the Pearl Award ($2,000); Charli Cardoza, the Ivy Award ($1,000); Olufunke Burlamah, the Tea Rose Award ($1,500); Monete Johnson, the Ivy Award; Natasha Jones, the Ivy Award; and Marie-Claude Anoh, the Tea Rose Award. The honorees also received a commendation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives signed by House Speaker Sal DiMasi and Rep. Gloria Fox. (Tony Irving photo) |
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| Graduates of Mt. Washington Bank’s new teller-training program, which helps participants to pursue new careers and develop important employment skills, recently celebrated completing the program with members of the bank and guests. Pictured in the front row (from left): Melissa Parrilla, Katy Kelleher, Patricia Farquharson, Stephanie Alexander and Sekou Sesay. Middle row: Michelle Dore, Nicole Smith, Nicole Depino, Boston City Councilor Maureen Feeney and Nadhya Jean-Baptiste. Back row: Ed Merritt, president and CEO of Mt. Washington Bank. (Photo courtesy of Mt. Washington Bank) |
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| Four Oak Square youth show their appreciation for the new Oak Square YMCA Teen Center to Jack Fuccie, executive director of Oak Square YMCA, and John Ferrell, president and CEO of YMCA of Greater Boston. The center, which opened its doors June 20, is the city’s first stand-alone center dedicated solely to teens. (Photo courtesy of YMCA of Greater Boston) |
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