Action For Regional Equity

This series is a must-read. The stories shared in these articles are outrageous and all too familiar. Don't just have your thoughts provoked or think dialogue will solve problems: spring into action. Look around your neighborhood, your workplace, your social networks, and figure out ways to amplify the voices of Black people and provide them with access to opportunities. People of color need advocates.

Boston. Racism. Image. Reality. The Globe’s Spotlight Team confronts one of Boston’s most vexing issues — racism — in a seven-part series that examines the city’s pervasive and persistent national image as a place unwelcoming to black people. Spotlight attempts to answer an important question: Is this reputation still de...

A message from Mayor-Elect Walsh's team: On January 4, 2014, from 3-6 p.m. at Roxbury Community College Media Center, Boston’s new Mayor will convene an Inauguration for the city’s youth! 300-500 of Greater Boston’s youth, 6th graders to 9th graders, are invited to attend and make their voices heard. They will enjoy refreshments, entertainment and participate in a Q& A.

There is no limit to the number of youth that can come from your organization. We want them ALL there! If you need assistance with transportation, please call: 617-357-5777 x 215 or cell phone: 603-867-2348. Spread the word!

Thank you to our supporting organizations and those that donated materials or supplies to our conference!

Photos from the conference this year, which took place Nov. 30 - Dec. 1, 2012

A big thank you to everyone who attended the forum!! About 140 people attended the 2 day conference. We are excited and energized to work with you in creating a movement for greater equity.

How can we create more GOOD jobs, with sustainable wages and meaningful career paths? Find out at the Equity Forum 2012: Time for Action! Conference happening this week!

Fenway went from a neighborhood rampant with arson to a place filling up with expensive housing. Will the ones who worked to help transition the neighborhood
be able to afford to remain in the long term? http://www.fenwaynews.org/miscellaneous/fenway-landlord-threatens-173-affordable-apartments-%E2%80%93make-your-voice-heard/

Fenway landlord threatens 173 affordable apartments –Make your voice heard! | Fenway News Online Fenway landlord threatens 173 affordable apartments – tenants & community fight back Threatened with the loss of 173 affordable