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Black Men and Boys Commission

The 21-member Black Men and Boys Commission will help advise the Mayor and the City of Boston on issues pertaining to Black men and boys.

We want to hear from you! Take our survey to provide direct feedback to the commission:

Commission's Engagement Form

About the Commission

The Commission was established through a 2021 ordinance.

  • The commission is made up of 21 members who are appointed by the Mayor with experience or knowledge on issues facing Black men and boys.
  • The 21-member Black Men and Boys Commission will help advise the Mayor and the City of Boston on issues pertaining to Black men and boys.

Submissions for the Black Men and Boys Commission are now closed. Keep in touch for future openings.

Current Commission Members

  • Frank Farrow, Executive Director
  • Maddrey Goode, Chair
  • Richard Claytor, Vice Chair
  • Jakhi Dean (Young Adult Rep)
  • Bishop William E. Dickerson, II
  • Dr. Rufus Faulk
  • Rudy Luders
  • Jerel Ferguson
  • Dr. Kelly Cameron
  • Malik Aziz
  • Laurence Justice
  • Hasan Muhammed
  • Noah Tewolde (Youth Rep)
  • Dr. Antoine Salvador
  • Shareef Smith
  • Alex Edwards
  • Desmond Kennard
  • Matthew Gibson
  • Ron Marlow
  • Reginald Jean
  • Stanley Greene
  • Abrigal Forrester

2026 Meetings

Commission Meetings are open to the public and  held on the first Wednesday of every other month, at the Bruce C. Bolling Building, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119, at 6 pm. For more information or if interpretation is needed, Please let us know in advance. please contact BMA@boston.gov.

When:

The first Wednesday of every other month at 6 pm

Where:

Bruce C. Bolling Building

2300 Washington Street

Boston, MA 02119

2026 meeting dates
  • OCTOBER 7, 2026
  • november 4, 2026
  • december 2, 2026
Standard agenda
  • Call to Order
  • Introductions
  • Approval of Minutes
  • Chair’s Report
  • Executive Director's Report – Frank Farrow
  • City Council updates
  • Executive Committee Updates 
  • Committee Report out
  • Public Input
  • Adjournment

MINUTES, AGENDAS, AND REPORTS

Documents

Documents
Black Men and Boys Ordinance (PDF)
Amended Ordinance (2024)
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