May 6, 2010 — vol. 45, no 39
Boston Scenes
Local and Culturally Relevant Events this week
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A crowd estimated at more than 5,000 immigrant activist and advocates marched from Everett through Chelsea and ended in East Boston demanding immigration reform and denouncing the controversial Arizona immigration law. (Ernesto Arroyo photo) |
Roselyn Berry, a member of the young women’s collective Reflect and Strengthen, performs a piece entitled “Why I Do This Work” at a joint fundraiser with the Haymarket People’s Fund last week. Close to a hundred supporters gathered at the Democracy Center to support the work of and raise funds for the groups. (Ernesto Arroyo photo) |
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(Left to right) Arnelle Quashie and Kimberly McDonald of Hyde Park join Aisha Ogarra and her 7-day-old son Asakai Ogarra of Roxbury, at the Wake Up the Earth Festival. The annual event in Jamaica Plain attracted thousands of people who watched the parade and enjoyed the food from local vendors. (Ernesto Arroyo photo)
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Tufts Medical School student volunteer Keelin Roche explains smoking cessation programs to a participant in the Healthier Life Steps Health Fair April 24 in Roxbury, conducted by the Medical Student Section of the Massachusetts Medical Society. (Sandra Larson photo) |
| The Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council’s Gala held on April 24 in Boston celebrated and honored individuals and companies for their support of minority owned businesses. The keynote speaker was Earvin “Magic” Johnson who regaled the room with his personal story of transitioning from a basketball superstar to a successful business entrepreneur. | |
Earvin “Magic” Johnson(r) says hello to Yadires Salcedo (l) as Fred McKinney looks on at the New England Minority Supplier Development Council’s Gala. |
Gov. Deval Patrick received the Presidents Award from Dr. Fred McKinney, President of the GNEMSDC, for his support of minority business development. |
Earvin “Magic” Johnson with Denise L. Nappier, Connecticut State Treasurer and the winner of last year’s President Award. |
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