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The Boston Women’s Fund promotes women-led, community-driven initiatives that aim to achieve economic, social and racial equality. COURTESY OF BOSTON WOMEN’S FUND

Boston Women’s Fund encourages diverse youth to drive change in local politics

Madeline Humphrey November 13, 2020

In the business world, women receive a reported 7 percent of venture funds for their startups, according to a Fundera statistic, even as more are pursuing entrepreneurial success in the United States. The...

In “Black Boston: Building Healthy Communities,” a virtual panel hosted by Boston University’s Initiative on Cities, BU Diversity and Inclusion and WBUR CitySpace, local representatives gathered to discuss Black representation in politics. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston political leaders discuss representation in City politics

Colin Boyd September 23, 2020
COVID-19 has overwhelmingly affected families of color at disproportionately higher rates. How will these divisions in racial equality change politics this November?
From left to right: Chelsey Cartwright, Aishatu Francis, U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Lynese Wallace and Jessica Taubner, all of whom are former or current staff of Pressley. Wallace, a BU alumna, is Pressley’s policy advisor. COURTESY OF LYNESE WALLACE

BU alumna Lynese Wallace selected as policy advisor for Ayanna Pressley

Jennifer Suryadjaja February 7, 2019
Boston University alumna, Lynese Wallace, was selected by Ayanna Pressley to join the former Boston city councilor in representing Massachusetts’ 7th District as her policy advisor.
Deeqo Jibril, an activist for immigrant rights, discusses her plan to run for a Boston City Council seat. PHOTO COURTESY GUNNAR VINCENS

Deeqo Jibril builds bridge between law enforcement, Muslim community

Sabrina Schnur February 23, 2017

Somalian refugee and longtime Roxbury resident Deeqo Jibril has recently declared her candidacy for Boston City Councilor of District 7. Jibril, who graduated in 2011 from Emerge Massachusetts,...

Mayor Menino leaves lasting legacy on the city

Daily Free Press Admin December 11, 2013

With less than one month until he is expected to leave office, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino gave his final major address as mayor to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, and visited a political science...

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