In advance of the Boston Marathon, we’ll speak with runners and organizers of community events

helping to expand running programs, not only for health and wellness in communities of color but also

as a powerful vehicle for social justice. Included in the discussion, we’ll also address how organizers of

the marathon have faced criticism around the lack of diversity and inclusion, and how they are working

with groups to create partnerships and community engagement.

Our Panelists:

Adrienne Benton, member, B.A.A. Board of Governors, member of the National Black Marathoners

Association and a Black Girls RUN! member

Thaddeus Miles, founder of Hood Fit. He is also an award-winning photographer and Director of

Community Services at MassHousing

Ruben Sança, a 2012 Olympian and Assistant Athletics Director for Administration at UMass Lowell. He

is also a USATF Level 1 Certified Coach, co-chair for the Adult & Youth Running Cohort, Boston Running

Collaborative.

Charles Anderson, M.D., MPH, MBA, President & CEO, Dimock Community Health Center

Callie Crossley hosts.

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