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Boston Scenes

Local and Culturally Relevant Events this week

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Dr. W. Michael Byrd and Dr. Linda A. Clayton, renowned gynecologists, educators and authors, were honored at Wheelock’s 2011 Convocation Ceremony Sept. 14, 2011. Both doctors are instructors at the Harvard School of Public Health and have dedicated their lives to addressing medical issues that affect the African American community. (Don West photo)

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Rev. George Sleyton-Walter speaks to media at a rally rejecting Massachusetts Senate Bill S. 2054. This bill proposes to institute a three strikes law, which would drastically increase prison sentences in addition to other measures. See Community Voices article on page 3 for more information. (Tony Irving photo)