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.

A Future for Racial Justice

We work with community leaders and organizations to acknowledge the past while removing systemic barriers to create racial equity in Boston

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Departments

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

Equity Initiatives

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 & Communications Access

Upcoming Events

Events
'Bounty: Resistance, Remembrance, Justice' — Film Screening and Discussion
On Feb 7

Feb 7
Boston Human Rights Commission Meeting
On Feb 16

Feb 16
Disability Commission Advisory Board Meeting
On Feb 22

Feb 22
Disability Commission Advisory Board Meeting
On Mar 29

Mar 29
Disability Commission Advisory Board Meeting
On Apr 19

Apr 19
Disability Commission Advisory Board Meeting
On May 17

May 17

News and Announcements

News

Robert Terrell Appointed Executive Director of Office of Fair Housing and Equity

Fair Housing and Equity

Graduation of Black Men Lead Boston Inaugural Cohort Celebrated

Black Male Advancement

Mayor Wu Signs Ordinance Requiring Captions on Public-Facing Televisions to Increase Access for People with Disabilities

Mayor's Office

LGBTQ+ Advancement Statement to Children's Hospital Community

LGBTQ+ Advancement

Meet the Team

Meet the team
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