Boston Scenes

President Barack Obama makes a statement to the nation Sunday night following the final vote in the House of Representatives for a comprehensive overhaul of the health care system, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, March 21, 2010. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Dennis Wilson of Madison Park, Barry Robinson of English High and Cory McCarthy of New Mission were honored for coaching excellence at the City League All-Star Basketball Classic at Northeastern.  Alfreda Harris presented the awards last week during halftime. (Patrick O’Connor photo)

State legislators from Boston turned out on March 11 to share information and discuss community issues with representatives of Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. over breakfast at the Hampshire House. (l-r) ABCD Executive Vice President Sharon Scott-Chandler; State Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz; ABCD President/CEO John J. Drew; State Rep. Gloria Fox; State Rep. Byron Rushing; ABCD Vice President, Field Operations, Michael Vance; State Rep. Liz Malia; State Rep. and Chair, Boston Delegation, Mike Rush; State Sen. Anthony Petruccelli; ABCD Board Chair Juliette Mayers; and State Rep. Kevin Honan. (Don West photo)

Union of Minority Neighborhood’s Horace Small hosted an event last month that honored “Boston’s Black Male Headmasters” at Boston City Hall. Small is joined by several Boston City Councilors and five of the 11 honorees: Rodney Peterson (Odyssey High School), Michael Rubin (East Boston High School), Steven Sullivan (John D. O’Bryant High School of Math and Science), Winston Cox (Social Justice Academy), Kwesi Moody (Dorchester Academy). (Tony Irving photo)

The Home for Little Wanderers recently held its annual A. Keith Brodkin Award ceremony to honor exceptional individuals who have worked with the children and families. (l-r) Award recipients Grace Cyr, Viola Bailey of Mattapan, Kalda Smith of Dorchester, Judy Brodkin, and The Home for Little Wanderers’ President and CEO Joan Wallace-Benjamin. (Photo courtesy of The Home for Little Wanderers)

Andre Blackwell and Kevin Richards, Master Chicago Steppers Andre Blackwell and Kevin Richards visit Boston to support Steppin’ In The Bean event at Rudi’s Café. (L-R): Monique Rogers, Richards, Rudy Dottin (accepting on behalf of Kenny Budd) A.W. Taqwa, Terez Qualls (1st lady of Steppin’ in the Bean) and Blackwell. (Tony Irving photo)