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Gov. Healey, Mayor Wu Kick Off Black History Month With Celebrations In Boston
"In Boston, we celebrate black culture, black expression, black excellence, and black joy," Mayor Michelle Wu said.
February 4, 2025
BOSTON - Boston kicked off Black History Month celebrations on Monday with prayers, songs, powerful speeches, and a call to action.
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At the State House, Governor Maura Healey stood shoulder to shoulder with city and community leaders as they raised the Black American Flag. Reflecting back on the past and those who made today's freedom possible. They also spoke out against President Donald Trump's actions to remove DEI initiatives.
"In Massachusetts, we are not going to turn back on 250 years of history. And not turn back on freedom opportunity and embrace diversity those things that have made us stronger, " Governor Healey said.
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