24 January 2008

Holiday brunch lauds youth keeping MLK’s dream alive

taliawhyte Uncategorized community activism

By Talia Whyte

The Bay State Banner

Nine city youth activists were honored at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center in Roxbury on Monday morning as part of the second annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day brunch hosted by local nonprofit Youth Enrichment Services (YES).

The activists were nominated for recognition at the “Going to the Mountain Top” brunch by a variety of community organizations for their leadership, character and service to the city.

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13 December 2007

Hub youth leaders speak out about unhealthy storefront ads

taliawhyte Uncategorized community activism, youth

By Talia Whyte

The Bay State Banner

Leaders from Sociedad Latina and other youth-oriented community groups hosted a hearing at City Hall Monday to raise awareness about advertisements promoting unhealthy lifestyles, like smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol, in the storefront windows of Boston establishments.

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18 October 2007

BNN goes green and digital with new location

taliawhyte Uncategorized community activism, technology

By Talia Whyte

The Bay State Banner

Boston Neighborhood Network Television (BNN) will finally move into its new Egleston Square studio at the end of November, the start of a new and exciting chapter in the 23-year history of the public access TV organization.

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27 September 2007

Peace Institute a beacon of hope for the community

taliawhyte Uncategorized community activism

By Talia Whyte

Bay State Banner

Tina Chéry is one of the leading forces in peace activism in Boston. A mother with a passion for the community, she is best known for her efforts in organizing the annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace — an event that brings hundreds of activists together each year to stand up against violence in the city.

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