Community activists, friends, family members and concerned citizens gathered at Townfield in Fields Corner last Sunday for the 12th Annual Mothers’ Walk for Peace. More in Scenes
As Clinton fades, Obama begins to
ready for race against McCain
Charles Babington and Sara Kugler
BEND, Ore. — Barack Obama began sketching the outlines of his expected presidential contest against Republican John McCain, saying the fall election will be more about specific plans and priorities than about questions of political ideology or patriotism.
Barely mentioning Democratic rival Hillary Rodham Clinton, Obama said he was open to campaigning with McCain in “town hall” events. McCain’s advisers have already said he would be open to holding such joint forums or unmoderated debates in which both candidates would take questions from voters. Full story
New Northeastern program to tackle urban health issues
Talia Whyte
In an ambitious move, Northeastern University recently announced plans to launch a master’s degree in public health (MPH) program in urban health next fall, the first such program at any New England college.
The two-year program, offered through the university’s Bouvé College of Health Sciences, will focus on training future advocates who will address the factors that contribute to health disparities across the strata of race, ethnicity and class. Full story
Ron Bell, longtime community activist and now director of the state Office of Civic Engagement, delivers an address at the Boston Civic Summit Scenes
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A different kind
of ‘Morehouse Man’
Errin Haines
ATLANTA — From his first day at Morehouse College — the country’s only institution of higher learning dedicated exclusively to the education of black men — Joshua Packwood has been a standout.
His popularity got him elected dorm president as a freshman. His looks and physique made him a fashion show favorite. His intellect made him a Rhodes Scholar finalist. His work ethic landed him a job at the prestigious New York investment banking firm Goldman Sachs. Full story
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