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Wellesley celebrates legacy of MLK

Wellesley celebrates legacy of MLK
By Rama K. Ramaswamy According to attendees of Wellesley's MLK 2018 events, organized by the World of Wellesley, part of the rationale behind observing this national holiday was to reflect and be inspired by the legacy of the man behind the movement for racial equality. Last week, MLK day had it's intended effect - not only...
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MLK Breakfast set for Monday

MLK Breakfast set for Monday
The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, sponsored by World of Wellesley and Wellesley College, will be held on Monday, January 15, from 8:30-10:30 a.m., at Alumnae Hall at Wellesley College. This year's keynote speaker will be Dr. Layli Maparyan, Katherine Stone Kaufmann '67 Executive Director of the Wellesley Centers for Women and Professor of Africana...
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‘Evolution of Gender’

‘Evolution of Gender’
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter On Tuesday, March 28, the Needham Diversity Initiative held an event titled “The Evolution of Gender.” This event, co-sponsored by The Needham Free Public Library, was one of the first of its kind. An exploration of perceptions, definitions, and evolutions of gender, the event welcomed any and all in...
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