May 23, 2013 — vol. 48, no 42
Boston Scenes
Local and Culturally Relevant Events this week
|
Kids participating in the 16th annual Mother’s Walk for Peace reinforce the message of love with their sign. (Tony Irving photo) |
Wheelock College Honorary Degree recipients this year were (L to R) best-selling author and children’s literacy advocate Kathryn Lasky, Tony and Emmy award-winning actress and former chairwoman of The National Endowment for the Arts Jane Alexander and Grammy-nominated artist and founder of U.S. Dream Academy Wintley Phipps. Joining them is President of Wheelock College Jackie Jenkins-Scott. (Don West photo) |
|
Mayor Thomas Menino and Tina Chery (Photo courtesy of the Mayor’s office).
|
Nearly 5,000 walkers raised $75,000 as they joined Mayor Menino to renew their commitment to peace at the 16th annual Mother’s Walk for Peace on Sunday. |
