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WSHC Patient Co-Moderates Mayor Walsh’s Youth Inauguration Summit

  • January 7, 2014
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Mayor Marty Walsh, WSHC President and CEO Frederica Williams, and WSHC patient Devin Williams-Agyeman

On January 4, 2014, Whittier Street Health Center patient Devin Williams-Agyeman served as a co-moderator at Mayor Walsh’s historic 2014 Boston Youth Inauguration Summit. Click here to read Devin’s remarks.

The youth who participated shared their hopes and dreams with Boston’s new mayor, Marty Walsh, who wants to inspire Boston’s young citizens to achieve their goals and play a part in the city’s future.

Matthew Slater, wide receiver for the New England Patriots, attended as the Summit’s special guest celebrity and talked about his path toward the NFL, inspiring the listening youth.

The Summit was also co-moderated by Latoyia Edwards, NECN Anchor and an Honoree at WSHC’s 2013 International Gospel Concert, and Charlie Rose of City Year.

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NECN anchor Latoyia Edwards onstage with WSHC patient Devin

Please see below for the full media advisory:

Mayor Walsh inauguration media advisory

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