Boston Equity and Inclusion Cabinet

Today is White Cane Safety Day in Massachusetts, which honors the independence, mobility, and rights of people who are blind or visually impaired. The white cane is more than a mobility tool, it's a symbol of freedom, safety, and the right to navigate the world with confidence and dignity.

Có nhiều cách để bỏ phiếu tại Thành phố Boston trong cuộc Bầu cử Tiểu bang sắp tới vào thứ Ba, ngày 3 tháng 11. Hãy lên kế hoạch và đi bỏ phiếu! #vote #Boston

Your vote matters. Make a plan to vote in the way that works for you! If you have questions or concerns about disability access in Boston, including polling locations, please visit Boston.gov/Elections. #Vote #Accessibility #Boston

Sa kap fèt Boston! Madi 3 Novanm se Eleksyon pou Eta a. Ale kounye a sou boston.gov/elections, pou jwenn enfòmasyon si kat vòt ou toujou aktif, ki kote ou ka al vote anvan dat ofisyèl la, ak Opsyon aksesib, si ou gen yon andikap, pou al vote, ak anpil lòt enfòmasyon toujou. #Vote #Boston

¡Es hora de votar! La eleccion estatal es el 3 de Noviembre. Puedes registrarte para votar hasta el 24 de Octubre. Para mas informacion visita Boston.gov/Elections. ¡Tu voz importa, asegurate de votar! #Vota #Boston

Early voting starts this weekend! The State Election is on November 3. You can register to vote until October 24. Find an early voting location, register to vote, or learn more about voting in Boston by visiting: Boston.gov/Elections. Your voice matters, make a plan and vote! #Boston #Vote

We honor our relationship with Indigenous peoples, regional Native Nations, and Native American residents in Boston this Indigenous Peoples Day. City Hall will be lit up in red, black, white, and yellow tonight, the Four Directions, as well as Father Sky, Mother Earth, and Spirit Tree.

For more than 55 years, the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB) has been a home base for Indigenous community members in our city. The Equity and Inclusion Cabinet visited the center in Jamaica Plain to learn more about its resources. Thank you for welcoming us! Learn more at naicob.org.

Make a plan to vote in the State General Election on November 3! Register to vote, learn about your voting options, and consider voting early if that works best for you at Boston.gov/elections. #Vote #Election #Boston

Join a virtual info session highlighting opportunities for people of all abilities to get civically involved! Accommodations available upon request. Boston.gov/Disability-Engagement. ALT TEXT: Flyer for the Civic Engagement for People with Disabilities virtual session on Wednesday, September 30.

Thank you, @SGISDInclusion for presenting your report findings to our team, providing us with new resources to use. We look forward to our continued collaboration! Read the report: https://www.bostonindicators.org/reports/report-detail-pages/native-american-perspectives-on-wealth

Join the City of Boston for the 2026 ADA Day as we honor the revolutionaries who brought disability access & inclusion to #Boston.

Boston Reparations Task Force member Antonia Edwards reflects on America250 and the importance of recognizing the history and experiences of American Freedmen in a recent Bay State Banner commentary. 📰 https://baystatebanner.com/2026/07/01/america250-must-include-the-truth-about-american-freedmen/

Juneteenth marks the day enslaved people in Galveston, TX learned they were free, more than two years after emancipation. Join us 6/18 as we honor this history with music, dance, reflection, and a Juneteenth flag raising. Freedom delayed is worth remembering. Freedom realized is worth celebrating.

Today would have been Bob Terrell’s 75th birthday. Born in Boston, Bob dedicated his life to fair housing and the people of Roxbury. From community organizing to leading the City’s Fair Housing office, his work helped open doors for generations. His impact lives on. 🏡✊🏾

uneteenth is coming — and Boston has a full lineup of events to celebrate. ✊🏾 On June 19, 1865, freedom finally reached the last enslaved people in America. Join us in honoring that history. Three events above — more at boston.gov/juneteenth 📍

📣We're thrilled to announce that this year's Boston Citizenship Day will be on Saturday, May 2, 2026. We're delighted to partner with the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement to celebrate and support 300+ immigrants on their journey to U.S. citizenship. projectcitizenship.org/boston-citiz...

City Hall is coming to Roxbury! Mayor Michelle Wu is launching her first-ever Office Hours. Join us on Thursday, March 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building to connect directly with the Mayor and City departments.

This #BlackHistoryMonth, Boston Parks and Recreation is honoring Black Bostonians whose legacies live on in our parks. Today, we’re celebrating Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved woman who would go on to become the first published African American, and an internationally celebrated poet.

February 1 begins Black History Month — and in 2026, we mark 100 years since Carter G. Woodson launched the first Black History celebration in 1926. This year’s theme, A Century of Black History Commemorations, honors the past and challenges us to shape the next 100 years. #blackhistorymonth

🌟 100 years of Black History Month🌟 Boston is commemorating this historic milestone all February. Events & details: www.boston.gov/black-history

Mayor Michelle Wu has declared a snow emergency in the City of Boston beginning at 8 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, ahead of the forecasted winter storm. Residents are encouraged to stay home if possible and follow all snow regulations.

Our work to make Boston a home for everyone continues! Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration

🎨🌳Last month we celebrated the winners of the Icons of Franklin Park Poster Competition. Artists of all ages captured the park’s history, culture, and natural beauty through original poster designs. Check out this thread to see their amazing work! (1/7)

Mayor Wu joins local leaders and volunteers to welcome the unofficial start to the holiday season with the Greater Boston Food Bank’s "20th Annual Chain of Giving!" Mayor Wu thanks the Greater Boston Food Bank for more than two decades of connecting our neighbors in need to the food they deserve.

🍂 Fall in love with fall in Boston… again and again! Do you recognize any of these iconic spots dressed in their autumn best? 🔍👀

Next Tuesday, I’m delivering Boston’s first ever State of the Schools address. Together, we’ll showcase the work of our @bostonschools.boston.gov communities and invite our entire city in pushing forward progress for our young people and families. Join us live at 7 p.m. on boston.gov. #BostonSOTS

Closing the Digital Divide is a key goal of the City of Boston's Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT). Celebrating "National Digital Inclusion Week," DoIT recognized Boston leaders who are expanding internet and tech device access for our Boston residents.

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Latinx Heritage Month celebrates heritage, identity, and voice. Chief Mariangely Solís Cervera shares how her story fuels equity in Boston. youtu.be/pVvc4ji0Rco

The Reparations Task Force will hold its next public meeting on 9/20. We’ll focus on 5 core harms: housing, healthcare, economic opportunity, criminal justice, and education. 🕒 Details coming soon — but for now, save the date. Your voice matters. #Boston #Reparations #Equity

✨ Boston, let’s talk menstrual equity! MOWA is breaking stigma with videos in 12 languages on menstruation, products, & how-to guides—working toward free menstrual products in all City spaces. 📲 Watch + share: linktr.ee/menstrualequ...

Mayor Wu signs the Technology Modernization Executive Order to enable stronger coordination between city departments to improve permitting for businesses and residents.

🇵🇷 South End, Bay Village liaison Sarah Sharpe and the @equity.boston.gov were honored to unveil a monument dedicated to Jorge “Chico” Muñoz, founder of the Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts. Check it out at O’Day Park in the heart of the South End.

Mayor Wu kicks off Summer 2025 with the opening of the Frog Pond Spray Pool on Boston Common!

Join the City of Boston’s Office of Fair Housing & Equity and help ensure every Bostonian has fair access to housing and opportunity. 📍 Based at City Hall 💼 Full-Time | 🕒 35 hrs/week 💰 $68K–$93K 🗓 Apply by 8/10/25 📧 rui.santos@boston.gov 🔗 Learn more & apply → boston.gov/career-center

Boston Pride is a celebration of freedom and love. Join Mayor Wu as she kicks off Pride Month on City Hall Plaza.

The City of Boston’s Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion and the Department of Supplier Diversity invite you to the final White Stadium Contracting Opportunity Fair of the season. 🗓️ June 24, 2025 🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM 📍 William E. Reed Auditorium #boston #contractingopportunity #smallbusiness

🎥 Check out the video below to see what’s underway and what’s ahead for Boston's Reparations Task Force. Learn more → boston.gov/reparations #Boston #Reparations #Equity www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdKj...

Making Boston a home for everyone means investing in community year-round—and our block party grants help us do just that! Residents and organizations can receive up to $750 to host block parties that bring communities together. 🥳 Visit boston.gov/blockparty to apply today!

We’re sharing community-led events across Boston that uplift Black history, culture, and joy. Check out these featured programs and explore more at: 📍 boston.gov/juneteenth #JuneteenthBoston #BostonEvents