Sentiments of inclusiveness and empowerment rang through the Cutler Majestic Theatre at Emerson College early Tuesday evening as a group of impassioned teenagers took to the stage to examine gun violence and reform in the United States.
Red Sox Faithful Welcome Home 2018 World Series Champions
After defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a tough five-game World Series matchup, the Red Sox returned home to a parade fit for one of the greatest teams in all of baseball. Duck Boats followed the parade route to the rhythm of the Dropkick Murphys.
City of Boston Unveils Holiday Logo Designs to Celebrate Diversity
The city’s digital team and the Office of Arts and Culture reached out to local artists, students, and residents to develop 11 holiday logos, which the city will use on its social media channels. Artists submitted logo designs that depict a specific holiday, including National Ice Cream Day, Vietnamese New Year, and Dorchester Day.
54th Head of the Charles Regatta, Boston’s Defining Social Substrate
Now in its 54th year, the Head of the Charles Regatta stands as the world’s largest two-day rowing event. Crews from over 800 schools, universities, and organizations competed in different race categories for prizes given out over the weekend.
A Pocketbook Recap of HUBweek 2018
HUBweek returned to City Hall Plaza from October 8-14 and curated a lineup of events relating to this year’s motto of “We the Future”. Shipping containers served as exhibitor spaces, while speaker stages were housed in igloo domes and glass-paneled modules surrounding the main nucleus.
Boston Book Festival Celebrates 10 Years, Expands to Roxbury
Book lovers flocked to the 10th annual Boston Book Festival this Saturday, which boasted three locations this year: Copley, East Boston, and Roxbury.
Art, Science, Technology Inspires Walt Disney Imagineers at MIT Media Lab Event
The MIT Media Lab opened its doors for a public event on experiential storytelling, inviting a panel of Walt Disney Imagineers and producers to discuss the research and development involved in producing entertainment that is immersive for audiences.
Shifting Social Gears to Tackle Poverty, Recidivism
Brandale Randolph, founder of The 1854 Cycling Company, aspires to build more than a pedal-powered form of transportation. By providing financial literacy lessons and job training to employees that come from poverty or are returning from the prison system, he aims to educate and empower them in preparation for a productive professional career.
Mayor’s Office Serves Up Free Meals for Students During Summer Months
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, BC ’09 and the City of Boston’s Office of Food Access have designed a free meal program, effective over the summer months, to approach the growing issue of food insecurity for Boston-area students.
A Conversation on Ferguson, 4 Years Later
Harvard Kennedy School hosts a discussion to keep dialogue around Black Lives Matter, specifically in regards to the impact of Michael Brown, firm and loud.