Boston Scenes 04/09/15

The Boston Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrated seventy years of community service by honoring six exemplary community leaders. The event was held on March 28, 2015. Honorees included: Sandra Cotterell, CEO, Codman Square Health Center for her service in the area of physical and mental health; Charla Jones, Founder and CEO, Eu2Be Products for her service in the area of economic development; Jean McGuire, Executive Director, METCO, Inc. for her service in the area of educational development Sarah-Ann Shaw, Community and Political Advocate for her service in the area of political awareness; Andrea Swain, Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club of Boston-Yawkey Club of Roxbury, for her service in the area of international awareness. The president’s life time achievement award was given to Jackie Jenkins Scott, President of Wheelock college. The speaker for the event was the 24th National President of the organization, Cynthia Butler McIntyre.

Mayor Martin Walsh reads to children in the Pre-K section of the Roxbury YMCA.