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Lex Weaver is the editor-in-chief of The Scope: Boston and 2021-2022 Poynter-Koch fellow. Weaver holds an M.A. in journalism from Northeastern University, where they were previously an MLK Fellow and a B.A. in English and art history from Rutgers University. They also work for FRONTLINE PBS in the Impact division; has written for GBH News, Boston Art Review; and has also done freelance work for the Associated Press and One Day Magazine (Teach for America).

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Michelle Wu walks with her campaign team at the Roxbury Unity Day Parade on July 18, 2021.

[Photo] Michelle Wu elected as Boston’s first woman and person of color as mayor

November 3, 2021
Mayoral candidate and City Councilor Michelle Wu walking with volunteers at the Roxbury Unity Day Parade on July 18, 2021.

[Photo] Polling ahead: Michelle Wu’s campaign has volunteers speak to unclaimed voters in a strategy to win the election

October 21, 2021
(L-R) Michelle Wu, Annissa Essaibi Georg

Michelle Wu, Annissa Essaibi George and Boston City Council candidates advance to the general election

September 15, 2021
Courtesy of the Edward Flynn campaign.

City council race: Edward Flynn running for reelection for District 2

September 13, 2021
Kim Janey talks mayoral campaign, BPS elected school committee and welcoming refugees

Kim Janey talks mayoral campaign, BPS elected school committee and welcoming refugees

August 31, 2021
Families gather near the stage waiting for performances to start at the 11th annual Back to School Block Party Event at Franklin Park on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Back to school event brings families to Franklin Park

August 23, 2021
City council race: John E. White running for District 5

City council race: John E. White running for District 5

August 22, 2021
City council race: Joao DePina running for District 7

City council race: Joao DePina running for District 7

August 22, 2021
City council race: Brandy Brooks running for District 7

City council race: Brandy Brooks running for District 7

August 16, 2021
City council race: Angelina Angie Camacho running for District 7

City council race: Angelina “Angie” Camacho running for District 7

August 11, 2021
Photo courtesy of the Marisa Luse campaign team

City council race: Marisa Luse running for District 7

August 3, 2021
Courtesy of the David Halbert campaign

City council race: David Halbert running for at-large seat

July 23, 2021
Courtesy of the Tania Fernandes Anderson campaign

City council race: Tania Fernandes Anderson running for District 7

July 20, 2021
Cultural performances during the Roxbury Unity Day parade deemed to be an eye-gazing experience. From the group leader, Isaura Oliveira: LIVING EXPERIENCE brought Power of Skirts to the streets for Roxbury Unity Parade 2021. Our skirts are choreographed by Isaura Oliveira, Brasil in partnership with Eli Pabon, Puerto Rico. We came by the beautiful effort of our dance students Olivia Hatten, Charles Murrell III, Cito Colòn, Melissa Huser Cherish Casey, Yyoyo Green, Devi Bayan, Santana DaGraca, Melissa Ros and our elder Queen Akila Stanley and many others who could not be in person. Grateful to my colleagues musicians brothers: Brazilian mestre de capoeira Deraldo Ferreira, master African Drummers Sory Diabate and Joh Camara accompanied of Tiemoko Camara(Johson) and Jacques WellsWe were gifted by the presence of precious seven kids: Tiemoko, Maya and Yassi Camara, Dendara and Kizmet Karim, Absiah Casey, and little Laroye.

Roxbury Unity Day Parade brings out residents and political candidates

July 19, 2021
Photo courtesy of Julia Mejia.

City council race: Julia Mejia running for reelection for at-large seat

July 19, 2021
Leon Rivera (Photo courtesy of the Rivera campaign)

City council race: Leon Rivera running for District 7

July 9, 2021
Initiatives to bring back shoppers to Chinatown are underway

Initiatives to bring back shoppers to Chinatown are underway

June 28, 2021
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March 17, 2021
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February 26, 2021
Portrait of Ernst Jean-Jacques

Together is Better: The Freedom Fighters Coalition

November 17, 2020
Andrea Campbell talks policing reform, education and what she would do differently as mayor

Andrea Campbell talks policing reform, education and what she would do differently as mayor

October 5, 2020
Transcription of Andrea Campbells Interview with the Scope

Transcription of Andrea Campbell’s Interview with the Scope

October 4, 2020
A Protect Black Women sign

[Photo] Protect Black Women Rally in Boston

September 29, 2020
Screenshot of the Zoom interview with Michelle Wu by Lex Weaver.

English transcription of Q&A with Mayoral Candidate Michelle Wu

September 23, 2020
Interview with Michelle Wu

Michelle Wu talks support for Black communities, housing justice & opioid crisis on Mass & Cass

September 22, 2020
Monica Cannon-Grant opens Social Impact Center in Hyde Park for disenfranchised residents

Monica Cannon-Grant opens Social Impact Center in Hyde Park for disenfranchised residents

September 9, 2020
It’s been just about three years since Sophia Dubuisson, a UMass psychology senior, learned about Malcolm X. “I grew up in Haiti, and my school was honestly mostly European based,” Dubuisson said as she worked on a portrait of Malcolm X on the baseball field at Town Field Park on Saturday. “The most we heard about was MLK.”

Power to the People rally brings Black artists, small businesses & community together

September 6, 2020
Fatema Ahmad, executive director of the Muslim Justice League. Photo courtesy of Ahmad.

Changemaker: Fatema Ahmad, executive director of the Muslim Justice League

March 23, 2020
Boston Winter Walk. Photo by Lex Weaver.

Photo Essay: Boston Winter Walk

February 11, 2020
Monica Cannon-Grant outside her home. Photo by Lex Weaver.

Changemaker: Monica Cannon-Grant, the Black activist holding Boston officials accountable

November 14, 2019
Marchers traveled down Bostons streets carrying banners and wearing masks to hide their identity. Photo by Lex Weaver.

Hong Kong protest at Boston City Hall Plaza organized by Emerson student

September 30, 2019
Mission Hill resident Roni Partin with her son, who is 6-years-old. Photo by Lex Weaver.

Life in Mission Hill: Roni Partin

September 18, 2019
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