Peace in Focus: February 2010

Peace in Focus thanks everyone who came out to our opening ceremony at the Harriet Tubman House on Feb. 11 in Boston! For those who weren't able to attend, the photos are on display (and for sale) through April. To see more photos visit our online Galleries.

We offer the following images of our 2010 activities thus far:

February 2010: Geisha, age 15, Peace in Focus youth leader, after appearing on NBC's Urban Update (which aired at 11:30AMEST on NBC on Sunday, February 28, 2010)

Here are a few links to other media coverage of our work:

January - February 2010: Several Peace in Focus photos were featured on the Boston World Partnerships website. http://www.bostonworldpartnerships.com/blog/category/boston-life-blog
February 2, 2010: Peace in Focus Executive Director, Kyle Dietrich and youth leader, Antonio Stroud speak about PIF programs, mission, and the power of photography on Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN) News. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yUz5MKQ6wQ
February 18, 2010: "Photography training expands teens' horizons" by Sandra Larson, Bay State Banner http://www.baystatebanner.com/local11-2010-02-18

February 11: Attendees at the opening ceremony to our photography exhibit on Feb. 11, 2010 at the Harriet Tubman House in Boston (photo courtesy of www.saulblumenthal.com)

Massachusetts State Representatives Byron Rushing and Gloria Fox speaking at our opening ceremony, with Thaddeus Miles, PIF Board President, and Kevin Lee Harper, President and CEO of United South End Settlements (photo courtesy of www.saulblumenthal.com)