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O n a piping hot Wednesday in July, 39 Boston teens clad in matching red T-shirts took to the city streets for a series of high-energy flash mob dance performances. This choreographed performance wasn’t just for fun; it was a crucial part of their summer job.

For nearly 15 years, the Boch Center City Spotlights Teen Leadership Program has been fostering a lot of the arts in local teens, creating opportunities for them to develop their skills and learn about professional opportunities. The paid six-week employment program this summer includes 39 teens representing 12 Boston neighborhoods and 21 Boston-area schools.

The program exists at the nexus of the arts and social justice. Each year revolves around a theme; this summer’s theme is

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