Avery Bleichfeld

Roxbury Community College graduate celebrates with a supporter at the school’s 50th commencement ceremony, May 15. At the ceremony, a cohort of more than 300 students received their diplomas. PHOTO: AVERY BLEICHFELD Twenty years ago, Quiana Wilson tried her hand as a college student but had to put her degree on pause when circumstances in her life changed. Instead, she pivoted into years of working in corporate sales. Though she found stability and success, she battled doubts and imposter syndrome.

Greater Boston Food Bank President and CEO Catherine D’Amato (left) and Takeda U.S. Business Unit President Rhonda Pacheco pose for a photo at the launch of the Greater Boston Food Bank’s new Center for Community Health and Nutrition, Feb. 18. PHOTO; Melissa Ostrow/MelOPhoto A new initiative by the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) and Takeda Pharmaceuticals will expand the food bank’s work to include a broader focus on the health of the communities served. The food access nonprofit announced on Feb.

Almost a decade ago, Toy Burton was helping a friend who lost a family member by suicide. When she looked for support groups to refer her friend to, Burton was struck by just how white the resources and support groups that existed were. “Being on their websites and not seeing anyone who looked like me really felt cold. It really felt unwelcome,” said Burton. The issue really hit home for Burton, who herself has attempted suicide and whose sister died by suicide.