Basic Black: Running for Health, Wellness, Fitness and Community

In advance of the Boston Marathon, we’ll speak with runners and organizers of community eventshelping to expand running programs, not only for health and wellness in communities of color but alsoas a powerful vehicle for social justice. Included in the discussion, we’ll also address how organizers ofthe marathon have faced criticism around the lack of diversity and inclusion, and how they are workingwith groups to create partnerships and community engagement.Our Panelists:Adrienne Benton, member, B.A.A. Board of Governors, member of the National Black MarathonersAssociation and a Black Girls RUN! memberThaddeus Miles, founder of Hood Fit. He is also an award-winning photographer and Director ofCommunity Services at MassHousingRuben Sança, a 2012 Olympian and Assistant Athletics Director for Administration at UMass Lowell. Heis also a USATF Level 1 Certified Coach, co-chair for the Adult & Youth Running Cohort, Boston RunningCollaborative.Charles Anderson, M.D., MPH, MBA, President & CEO, Dimock Community Health CenterCallie Crossley hosts.