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CALVIN HICKS Obituary
August 25, Former Director of Community Collaborations & Program Development at New England Conservatory (NEC) After many years in New York as an activist, journalist and educator he returned to Boston and designed Another Course to College, an alternate high school in the Boston Public School System, taught at the Longy School of Music & brought many collaborative programs to NEC. Calvin Hicks is survived by a daughter Marguerite Hicks Gyewu, son, Calvin Che Hicks, 2 grandchildren relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held 2:pm Sunday, November 17, at the Museum of African History, 46 Joy Street, Boston.
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Cheryl Anderson
November 8, 2025
Thank you, Calvin, New England Conservatory, A Wonderful Person who helped me find a way thru my journey. God Blessed Us
Cheryl
November 8, 2023
Hello, Calvin was someone I went to and looked forward to helping with figuring out problems and solving them, at the conservatory, Great Human Being , He cared about people,and helping accomplish their goals. Thanks Calvin
Robert Silver
February 26, 2021
He was a very generous soul. He awarded me a Boston Music Talent scholarship so I could attend New England Conservatory. Great man.
November 8, 2019
As always in my memory, whenever I go by NEC, Thank You Calvin for your love of making a difference and helping others. Cheryl Anderson
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January 7, 2014
Thank You for your help, concern and support, I will always remember your kindness. Cheryl Anderson
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