January 25, 2024
Participants from The BASE Yowelfri Guerrero, 15, Mission Hill; Carlos Francisco, 15, Dorchester; Sammy Lara, 13, East Boston; and Jose Carderon, 16, Dorchester gather information on colleges.
Photos courtesy The BASE
On Sat., Jan.13, The BASE hosted its 8th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. College, Career, and Health Fair at the Melnea Cass Recreation Complex in Roxbury. The fair brought together more than 40 colleges and 20 businesses to share information, resources, and applications with young people and residents.
Approximately 250 BASE youth and family members attended the event, along with several special guests, including City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and At-large Councillor Julia Mejia.
BASE President & CEO Steph Lewis with Council President Ruthzee Louijeune.
The Fair is an extension of the nonprofit’s programs designed to create opportunity for youth and young adults. Known for its successful sports programs and talented student-athletes, The BASE also provides college advising, internships, career workshops, health & wellness education, and STEM programs. Held on the Saturday before Martin Luther King Day, the event is designed to honor the civil rights icon.
