City of Boston Equity and Inclusion Cabinet

Ready to support the next generation of U.S. citizens? Join the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement and Project Citizenship for the 12th annual Citizenship Day! Visit www.boston.gov/departments/immigrant-advancement/become-citizen through the link in bio for more information.

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. Get help with city services, ask questions, and easily access resources - all in one place. This event is family-friendly with activities, refreshments, and giveaways!

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.

A parking ban will be in effect as of 8 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, and discount garages will be available for residents starting at 6 a.m. on Sunday.

Boston Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26. Boston City Hall and other municipal buildings will also be closed.

Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day in some neighborhoods.

Visit boston.gov/snow for information about this snow emergency, how to sign up for emergency alerts, and everything you need to know about snow in the City of Boston.

Congratulations to and the members of the Boston City Council on today’s inauguration and swearing-in.

The Equity & Inclusion Cabinet looks ahead to continuing our work in partnership with the administration and Council to advance equity across City government.

As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on what it looks like to put equity into action — supporting residents, investing in community, and strengthening access to City services across Boston.

These numbers represent real people, real partnerships, and everyday work to make government more accessible, responsive, and inclusive.

Thank you to our community partners, City colleagues, and residents who continue to shape this work with us. 💚

This work is made possible through collaboration across all Equity and Inclusion departments and community partners.

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Looking for community to run or walk with? 🏃🏽🏃🏽‍♀️ is kicking off their Wednesday Night Crew Run from the BCYF Marshall Center in Dorchester this Wednesday, Dec 3rd at 6:30pm! All paces welcome!

To sign up (1) register on heylo and (2) have a BCYF perfectmind account!

Today, leaders from the City of Boston’s Equity & Inclusion Cabinet—Lori Nelson, Senior Advisor on Racial Justice, and Dana Alas, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement—joined a cross-sector roundtable hosted by YW Boston and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley.

Black women across industries continue to convene in spaces like this to reflect on the added pressures and often unrecognized contributions that shape our workplace experiences. This conversation offered another opportunity to share perspectives and deepen our understanding of the challenges women face across sectors.

Congresswoman Pressley’s leadership on issues disproportionately affecting Black women closely aligns with the mission of the Equity & Inclusion Cabinet. Being part of today’s dialogue underscores the importance of continuing to listen, collaborate, and advance solutions that support the wellbeing and advancement of Black women in Boston.

I’m proud to share that Boston has been selected to receive a Global Cities Fund for Migrants and Refugees (GCF) grant from the Mayor’s Migration Council (MMC).

This transformative support will allow us to launch Boston’s first immigrant-led homecare cooperative—an innovative solution that serves our aging population while creating stable jobs and building economic mobility for the communities that power our city. 🏙

🖇🖇 https://mayorsmigrationcouncil.org/news/gcf-economic-inclusion

Please be aware that as part of this week’s events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, military vehicles, including humvees, light armored vehicles, and helicopters will be present in the City of Boston.

The noise caused by helicopters and other military vehicles can be extremely loud.

Wednesday, August 20
Helicopters will land in the Boston Common in the early evening.

Thursday, August 21
There will be a military flyover around 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, August 24
Helicopters will take off from the Boston Common in the early evening.

Find more information about Marine Week Boston at www.marines.mil/Marines250/.

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Please be aware that as part of this week’s events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps, military vehicles, including humvees, light armored vehicles, and helicopters will be present in the City of Boston.

Find more info at www.marines.mil/Marines250/.

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Noise caused by military vehicles can be extremely loud.

Weds., Aug. 20
Helicopters will land in the Boston Common in the early evening.

Thurs., Aug. 21
Military flyover around 10:45 a.m.

Sun., Aug. 24
Helicopters will take off from the Boston Common in the early evening.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday at Franklin Park for a meaningful Juneteenth celebration! 🥳 It was a beautiful day filled with community, delicious food, music, joy, laughter, remembering and honoring Black history. We are so grateful to have spent Juneteenth with you all this year!

Eid Mubarak, Boston! On Sunday, the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) and the Equity & Inclusion Cabinet came together to host a vibrant Eid al-Adha celebration at the Bruce C. Bolling Building in Roxbury.

From henna and calligraphy to delicious food, live music, and community resource tables, the energy was full of joy, culture, and connection. We were thrilled to see so many families and neighbors celebrating together and honoring the spirit of Eid.

Huge thank-you to everyone who joined us, and to our amazing partners who made this event possible:

We’re especially grateful for the continued support of the Mayor’s Office and the City of Boston as we create inclusive, joyful spaces for all.

📅 We hope to see you again at our upcoming community concert this Thursday, June 12th at the Civic Pavilion at City Hall from 6:00PM - 7:30PM! Please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3cgwaM4NAHW9E-bZ8bpq0bcAVx92IzWKaxlkzYYQGzxO7Jw/viewform