Equity and Inclusion Cabinet

We're advancing racial justice and social, economic, and health equity in the City of Boston.

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Our mission is to ensure that every resident has fair access to City resources and opportunities. We achieve this by embedding equity and inclusion into our current City practices, building our collective capacity on issues of racial and social justice, and fostering a more welcoming and accessible city.

The departments in the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet take an anti-poverty approach to their work, focusing on the following areas:

  1. Improving outcomes for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) communities, in particular immigrants, women, and LGBTQ+ residents
  2. Increasing access for people with disabilities and those who speak a language other than English
  3. Eliminating barriers to fair housing and human rights
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City of Boston Equity Statement

The City of Boston has played a role in causing and perpetuating the inequities in our society. To break down these barriers, we are embedding equity and inclusion into everything we do.

We define equity as ensuring every community has the resources it needs to thrive in Boston. This requires the active process of meeting individuals where they are. Inclusion is engaging every resident to build a more welcoming and supportive city. We are building a city for everyone, where diversity makes us a more empowered collective.

Celebrate the everyday women who continue to lead

Women's History Month

Task Force on Reparations

The group will study the legacy of slavery in Boston, the impact on descendants, and solutions for restorative justice.

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Departments

Black Male Advancement
Disabilities Commission
Fair Housing and Equity
Human Rights Commission
Immigrant Advancement
Language and Communications Access
LGBTQ+ Advancement
Women's Advancement

Equity Initiatives

Racial Justice
We work with community to acknowledge the past while we create racial equity in Boston.
Supporting Indigenous Communities
We're increasing dialogue with local tribes to foster reconciliation and support for Indigenous people and communities.
Economic Mobility Lab
The Lab researches and tests ideas to economically empower every resident.
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups build community and belonging and make a positive impact in the lives of employees and residents.

Current Job Openings

Job Openings
Economic Mobility Program Manager, Equity and Inclusion
Black Men's Initiative Program Manager, Black Male Advancement
Resource Development Manager, Black Male Advancement
ASL Interpreter (2 openings), Disabilities Commission
Program Coordinator, Immigrant Advancement
Executive Assistant, Language and Communications Access

Upcoming Events

Events
  • Citizenship Day

    Apr 1

  • When April 01, 2023, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Where

    Reggie Lewis State Track Athletic Center
    1350 Tremont Street
    Boston, MA 02120
    United States
  • Contact

    Project Citizenship
  • Email info@projectcitizenship.org
  • Phone 617-694-5949
  • Price

    FREE
Event details for Citizenship Day
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Financial Empowerment: Intro To Credit Building Workshop
On Mar 27

Mar 27
Women Veterans Roundtable
On Mar 28

Mar 28
Disability Commission Advisory Board Meeting
On Mar 29

Mar 29
Citizenship Day
On Apr 1

Apr 1
Disability Commission Advisory Board Meeting
On Apr 19

Apr 19
Disability Commission Advisory Board Meeting
On May 17

May 17

News and Announcements

News

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City of Boston Hosts Citizenship Day on April 1, 2023

Immigrant Advancement

Postpartum Education and Support Group Pilot Announced

Women's Advancement

Mayor Wu and LGBTQ+ Advancement Announce AmplifyGSA

LGBTQ+ Advancement

Mini-Grants to Promote U.S. Citizenship Awarded

Immigrant Advancement

Meet the Team

Meet the team
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