City of Boston | Equity and Inclusion Cabinet

On Friday, the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Advancement held our 2nd Annual Empowerment summit, at the Roxbury Community College Media Arts Center. This year’s theme, “Pathways to Generational Wealth” emphasized creating systemic change and taking tangible actions to create opportunities for success, empowerment, and growth for Black men and boys in Boston. Over 250 attendees joined us to engage in conversation, network, and build strong partnerships to advance the mission. We’d like to thank Mayor Wu, Chairman Tito Jackson and the Black Men and Boys Commission, as well as our brothers from the City of Philadelphia Office of Black Male Engagment , Mayor’s Commission on African American Males, and their mayor Cherelle Parker for their partnership in this work. We’d also like to thank our Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson, President, Roxbury Community College and his team for hosting us, Kris Hooks of the @bostonglobe for moderating our panel, and to all of our guests who made the summit a success: Maurice Baynard, Chair, Mayor’s Commission on African American Males; Abu Edwards, Director, Office of Black Male Engagement; Dr. Imari Paris Jeffries, President & CEO, Embrace Boston; Dr. Rufus J. Faulk, Principal, Roxbury, USA & Adjunct Faculty, Roxbury Community College & Co-Owner, The MIX; Segun Idowu, Chief, Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion, City of Boston; Robert Nichols, Founder, Robert Nichols Companies; and Dr. Bindu Kalesan, CEO, Tury Research Institute. Thank you to @good_forem for the health and wellness boxes for attendees Last but not least, thank you to @mez.wav for the music, @shotxmarv for the photography, and @_shotbyuno for the videography. Stay tuned for more highlights from the summit and follow us on socials to stay connected on up-coming events

Throughout history, women have been at the forefront of change, innovation, and leadership. This Women's History Month, we honor the incredible contributions of women who have shaped our world, both past and present. Join us for inspiring events this month as we celebrate, empower, and uplift women everywhere. Together, we continue working toward a more inclusive future. #WomensHistoryMonth #CelebrateWomen #Empowerment #Leadership #HerStory #Boston #Internationalwomen #WHM #CityofBoston

The next Reparations Task Force meeting will take place on Monday, March 24th, at 6:00 PM. You can join us in person at: Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building - 2nd Floor 2300 Washington Street Roxbury, MA 02119 The meeting will also be accessible virtually. To join online, visit Boston.gov/reparations. For any questions, please contact Khalid Mustafa at [email protected].

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🌊 Boston and other coastal cities are facing major climate challenges—what can we learn from Indigenous communities? Join us on Wednesday, March 19th at 7:00 PM at the Museum of Science for a conversation on how Indigenous leaders are driving solutions to rising sea levels, flooding, drought, and more. ✨Free with pre-registration! Don’t miss this important convening. 🔗Register now: https://lnkd.in/eFGHNw6G #ClimateResilience #BostonEvents

Join us for our 27th Annual International Women's Day Breakfast at Simmons University this Friday, March 7th, at 9 AM! Claim Your Free Tickets Here: https://ow.ly/praL50Vak5p This year, join feminist organizations from across Greater Boston for a morning of inspiration, connection, and action as we celebrate the collective power of women in action and unity, highlighting the incredible contributions women make every day to shape our communities and drive positive change. 💪✨ Don’t miss out on this inspiring event as we come together to honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere! #IWD2025 #WomensHistoryMonth #EmpowerWomen #CollectivePower #InternationalWomensday #Boston

This Women's History Month, we're celebrating and honoring the incredible women in our community. Get ready for an exciting March filled with events that recognize and appreciate all that women do! Join us today from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. for an inspiring event featuring two dynamic speakers who are breaking barriers and empowering women unapologetically! RSVP with [email protected]

Join us tonight for our Black Women in Leadership event where we continue to inspire future generations. Look forward to meeting our amazing panel of Black Women in different laborforces like Hospitality, Construction, Trade, Scholarship and Government. It will be an evening filled with soul food, music, inspiring panelists, and presentations to honor and recognize the extraordinary Black Women in Leadership and Labor. The event starts at 6PM in the school committee room on the second floor at the Bruce C. Bolling Building. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, register here: https://ow.ly/IHn050V8qJc

Meet Jenaya. She is a natural leader who has the ability to listen to others, build consensus and inspire something better for everyone around her. She excelled on and off the job site, and has been a tireless advocate for expanding awareness, access and opportunity to more women and people of color in our community. She started her career in construction in 1998 by enrolling in a pre-apprenticeship program to learn more about careers in the Building Trades Unions. Upon graduation, Jenaya joined LaborersLocal 223, and committed to learning her craft and being an active member in her Local Union. Jenaya has been a leader in the Women in the Trades movement; she is a founding member of Boston Union Trades Sisters (BUTS) — an organization dedicated to providing support and solidarity to women and allies in the industry; and she is Co-Chair of Women Build Boston — a conference dedicated to the principles of creating a more equitable, inclusive and supportive construction industry in Greater Boston. Interested in learning more about Jenaya's journey? Come join us Tonight for a night of fun to celebrate Black Women in Leadership and Labor, continuing to inspire generations. The event starts at 6PM in the school committee room on the second floor at the Bruce C. Bolling Building. It will be an evening filled with soul food, music, inspiring panelists, and presentations to honor and recognize the extraordinary Black women in leadership and labor. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information, register here: https://ow.ly/jah750V8qje