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.
