Boston Scenes

Local and Culturally Relevant Events this week

Former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis (center) salutes Lloyd King (left) and George Morrison, the founders of the Roxbury Action Program (RAP), at the program’s recent 40th anniversary celebration. At the event, Highland Park-based RAP’s pioneering vision was recognized as the epicenter of community development efforts. (Lolita Parker Jr. photo)

Harold Clarke, commissioner of the state Department of Correction, speaks to a crowd of concerned citizens, formerly incarcerated people and others during a meeting held last Tuesday at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on Tremont Street. (Tony Irving photo)

Harvard law professors Alan Dershowitz (left) and Charles J. Ogletree Jr. (center) chat with former Massachusetts Gov. William F. Weld before the beginning of a formal panel discussion held last Monday at the Ames Courtroom at Harvard Law School. The discussion, entitled “In Order to Form a More Perfect Union: Next Steps for President-Elect Obama and for We the People,” dealt with the challenges and opportunities that face the incoming administration and American citizens. (Tony Irving photo)

Derrick Bell (left), the first male African American professor at Harvard Law School (HLS), was one of many in attendance to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the arrival of Lani Guinier (second from left), HLS’ first female African American professor, during a surprise ceremony last Friday. HLS Dean Elena Kagen (third from left) and fellow professor Laurence Tribe also joined the festivities. (Tony Irving photo)

Newton artist Mark Marderosian displays his cartooning talent and passion for education during a Nov. 14 art demonstration for children at Boston’s Hope in Dorchester. Boston’s Hope is a program of The Home for Little Wanderers that provides stability for at-risk children in foster care. At the event, children learned fundamental drawing skills. (Photo courtesy of The Home for Little Wanderers)