Ryann Bloom

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” —Martin Luther King Jr. George Floyd. On May 25, a 46-year-old black man was killed by Minneapolis police officers. Floyd was accused by a grocery clerk of writing a bad check. Officers held him down with their knees to his neck for minutes. The police continued as Floyd lost consciousness and two other policemen watched.

Marblehead sophomores and Derek Sheckman Award recipients, Aidan and Lucy New, are leading an online donation drive benefiting New England Lab Rescue. Never miss the best stories and events for families, children and teens! Get JewishBoston Plus Kids. Subscribe Error In Aidan and Lucy’s words: Last summer, we rescued a corgi named Chloe.

Do you know a teen who has the vision to make a real impact on the North Shore? Nominate them today for a chance to receive guidance, seed money and support from Jewish Teen Initiative – Boston through the Derek M. Sheckman Teen Leadership Award. Never miss the best stories and events for families, children and teens! Get JewishBoston Plus Kids. Subscribe Error We invite teachers, rabbis and coaches to nominate a teen or teens from your community using this form by April 10. The Derek M.