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Eastern Bank Foundation Honors Ralph C. Martin II With 2022 Social Justice Award
Longtime public leader, business advisor, mentor and trial lawyer honored for exemplifying what it means to fight for economic justice and inclusion
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nLongtime public leader, business advisor, mentor and trial lawyer honored for exemplifying what it means to fight for economic justice and inclusion throughout his career\n\n BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nEastern Bank Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Boston-based Eastern Bank, is pleased to announce it is honoring Ralph C. Martin II with the 2022 Social Justice Award. The award, now in its 34th year, recognizes community leaders who have made an outstanding impact in addressing critical social justice issues. Ralph has dedicated his career to advancing economic inclusion, and his commitment to social justice in our communities endures.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221103005876/en/Pictured at Eastern Bank’s 2022 Celebration of Social Justice are left to right: Quincy Miller, Vice Chair and President of Eastern Bank; Nancy Huntington Stager, President and CEO of the Eastern Bank Foundation; Ralph C. Martin II, 2022 Social Justice Award Honoree; and Bob Rivers, CEO and Chair of the Board of Eastern Bank. (Photo Credit: Nathan Fontes-Fried)\nThrough his 40+ years of service as a public leader, business advisor, mentor and trial lawyer, Ralph has worked to bridge the gaps created by systemic inequities and build stronger communities. He is widely known across the region for his inclusive leadership, and advocacy for people and communities who are historically underrepresented.\n\nWatching his father, a New York City Police Officer in the 1940s and 1950s, experience racism in the police department, Ralph was influenced at a young age. His father introduced him to a Black prosecutor, who sparked Ralph’s passion to make a difference and served as a role model for him.\n\nHis career is defined by varied roles in law, healthcare, business, government and academia, and, through it all, he has consistently risen to leadership roles in our communities. He has pioneered efforts at the intersections of law, business strategy, public policy and government regulation, and applies what he has learned to advance equity and inclusion. He most recently served 11 years at Northeastern University, where he was Senior Vice President and General Counsel. He was a critical member of Northeastern’s leadership team that increased its geographic footprint in major cities thr...