Walsh Administration Has Black Faces In High Places
These appointments are more than the past 20 yrs of the previous administration.
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Ed Davis’s Minority Report
By Chris Faraone Originally Published in The American Prospect The Boston police commissioner is being floated as a potential nominee
Report Finds MA Schools “Regressing” on Diversity in Schools
A report by the UCLA Civil Rights Project finds that Massachusetts schools have regressed over the last two decades from
Diversity in the Boston Globe
When discussing issues of diversity in this city, the Globe has often taken the position as the voice of reason finding a moral high ground to often expose some of the most heinous examples of discrimination and glaring racial disparities in our state. As we were focusing on diversity we began to notice that the Globe seemed to have some of the same problems we observed in other Boston institutions.
Councillor seeks statistics regarding consultants hired by Boston
Councillor Yancey seeks statistics regarding consultants hired by Boston Boston City Hall (February 7, 2013) – Boston City Councillor Charles
Black Educators (BEAM) Statement on Teacher Diversity in Boston Public Schools
The diversity of the city of Boston and of the students served by the Boston Public Schools is not reflected in the teachers serving in the schools. More than half the residents of Boston are people of color, and 87% of the student population in Boston Public Schools is students of color. In contrast, 38% of Boston Public Schools teachers are teachers of color.
Focus on Diversity: Boston Police Department = F
Commissioner Davis has stated that the BPD is diverse and that they have done all they could do to ensure its diversity.
Here is the proof that Mayor Menino and BPD Commissioner Ed Davis are wrong and that the City of Boston is not diverse in its governance.
Focus on Diversity: City of Boston = F
Mayor Menino has long touted his commitment to diversity in the City of Boston. Recently, when criticized by organizations such as MAMLEO and others, including the Blackstonian, the Mayor said the City of Boston is diverse and he challenged anyone to prove him wrong.
The Blackstonian accepted that challenge.
Here is the proof that Mayor Menino is wrong and that the City of Boston is not diverse in its governance.
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MassDOT appoints Eddie Jenkins chief diversity and civil rights officer
MassDOT appoints Eddie Jenkins chief diversity and civil rights officer Former chairman of the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, Eddie