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Boston Scenes

Local and Culturally Relevant Events this week

Gov. Deval Patrick addresses thousands of union members and supporters at the Massachusetts Statehouse that attended a rally in solidarity with the workers of Wisconsin. Hundreds of thousands across the United States gathered to show their opposition to Wisconsin’s Gov. Scott Walker’s proposal that the state do away with the collective bargaining rights of public employees. (Ernesto Arroyo photo)

Former state Sen. Dianne Wilkerson (c) is joined by a few of her many supporters at a special recognition party held at Prince Hall in Roxbury to celebrate her many contributions to the Boston community over the years. (Don West photo)

Members of Reflect & Strengthen, a grassroots collective of young working class women who organize to create social transformation, pose for a photo during their open house. Membership is currently open for Boston women between the ages of 14-30. (Ernesto Arroyo photo) 

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Urban Edge hosted a community meeting last week in regards to the proposed construction of the Jackson Square Recreational Center. Among the attendees were Urban Edge members (from l to r) Katie Provencher, Crystal Kornegay and Noah Maslan. (Tony Irving photo)

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The National Center for Race Amity (NCRA) at Wheelock College, Kaleidoscope and WGBH join together to celebrate Black History Month on Feb. 16. Pictured here (from l to r) are: Colette Phillips, president & CEO of Colette Phillips Communications and founder of Kaleidoscope; Lauren Prestileo, American Experience project manager; Chika Offurum, WGBH senior marketing manager for local services, Marita Rivero, WGBH vice president and general manager for radio and television; and Dr. William Smith, founding executive director of the NCRA. (Don West photo)