Racial Justice
Our Racial Justice initiatives aim to make sure all of us have access and support to thrive from childhood to retirement. We're focused on community impact, comprehensive policy advocacy, and Reparations.
The City of Boston and the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet are committed to eliminating racial disparities and the legacy of racism: a key determinant in the disparate life outcomes and indicators of success for residents of Boston’s Communities of Color. We lead efforts to help Boston achieve racial justice through integrating racial equity into every layer of operations in City government.
Current Programs and Initiatives
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PolicyPast Programs and Initiatives
Artivism
In artivism, students learned how to use their art (music, dance, creating writing, and visual art) for social change.
'I AM': Black History Month Documentary (2023)
Watch our short documentary highlighting Black history.
Dialogue to Action (D2A)
Dialogue to Action (D2A) aims to gather some of the best leaders and free thinkers in Boston…tackling the issues of race in communities, to exercise healthy dialogue, to turn into rightful action.
Boston Gives Back: Winter Wonderland
Every year during the holidays, we aim to unite the community. We embrace every culture and heritage, finding a way to give back through gifts and celebration.
Songs of Free Men
A musical debut in America’s oldest extant Black church, The African Meeting House, highlights the power of music during a time where enslaved people had to use songs as secret messages or cries of freedom to survive and emancipate themselves.
Juneteenth Flag Raising 2023
The Black Employee Network and the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet joined for a special Juneteenth flag raising event to celebrate the end of slavery and honor contributions of African Americans to our society.
REAL Training
Racial Equity and Leadership Training
The REAL training series provided foundational knowledge and skills that mobilized over 8,000 City of Boston employees to collectively advance racial equity.