Take control of your family’s health as Whittier Street Health Center’s annual Men’s Health Summit returns to the Reggie Lewis Center June 6th from 9am-3pm. Featuring the Oscar and Emmy Award winning Louis Gossett, Jr. as keynote speaker, the days activities include free health screenings, demonstrations, educational activities and a live musical performance. For more [...]

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On May 28th, at the Reggie Lewis Center Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance (MAHA) will have a homeownership fair from 6 pm to 7 pm providing information about affordable mortgages, home repair, buying foreclosed properties, lotteries, stimulus plan funds and much more. An action packed community meeting with bankers and elected officials will start at 7pm [...]

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ONEin3 Boston is accepting applications for 15 spots on the ONEin3 Boston Mayor’s Advisory Council. They serve the one-third of Boston’s population that is between the ages of 20 and 34. The program connects Boston’s young adults with resources related to home buying, business development, professional networking, and civic engagement.

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Patriots interested in veterans Ty Law and Jason Taylor; Julius Peppers deal not likely to happen [Examiner] David Ortiz Benched, Sox Lose to Mariners [Sports of Boston] A Very Interesting Offseason [CelticsBlog]

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Shameless plug:  Fellow Nativity Prep Alum Manny Martinez, aka DJ Mandiezel, will be giving Salsa lessons and DJing at the next Get Konnected event, May 26th at 28 Degrees (One Appleton St.) from 6:30pm to 9:30pm.

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Lorenz Island Kuisine presents Rasta Vibration Saturday May 16th. Listen to music from Progressive Youth Sound and others including roots, dancehall, and lovers rock. The vibes kick off at 7pm, after 9pm cover is $5. 657 Washington St. Dorchester.

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Join Heavy Fire Productions as they celebrate life for the month of May for Taurus’ and Gemini’s with the Running with the Bulls, Bravest Birthday Bash at Embassy Suites Logan Saturday May 16. R&B sensation Men-At-Large will perform with comedy by BET Comic View’s Terry Hodges. Tickets are $20 in advance, $80 for VIP (discounts [...]

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The Roxbury ONEin3 in collaboration with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – Boston Alumni Chapter presents an evening with The Honorable Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins. Mr. Watkins became the first African-American elected to the Office of District Attorney in Dallas County, Texas. His innovated strategies has garnered him local, national and international attention [...]

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Hypertension More Common in Black than White Diabetics [Renal & Urology News] Skin Color Clue To Nicotine Dependence [ScienceDaily] Ex-Student Says NJ Medical School Discriminated [1010Wins.com]

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Quick Tip:  Governor Patrick and senior administration officials will host 36 “Community Forums on Choices and Priorities” between now and the end of May, giving residents a chance to voice their opinions about the difficult budget decisions, reform proposals, and revenue packages being debated on Beacon Hill. See the full calendar.

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