As we continue on this journey to combat inequity and injustice, we’d like to take a moment to recognize organizations who are continuing Dr. King’s legacy. We thank you for your work and for ensuring that this city is one that we can all thrive in regardless of identity or background. If you’d like to learn more, to be involved or support their work, please check out the organizations addressing inequity in Boston down below!
Organizations Fighting for Social Change
- Economic empowerment via entrepreneurship, housing, advocating for reparations etc: Reparations Lab, Embrace Boston (formerly known as King Boston), Boston Economic Council of MA (BECMA), Stable Ground
- Racial justice: Showing Up for Racial Justice Boston
- Police brutality and community violence: Black Lives Matter-Boston, Violence in Boston, Operation Lipstick, Mothers for Justice and Equality
- The Arts: BAMS Fest, The Black Literacy and Arts Collaborative Project, Arts Connect International
- Education: Success Boston, Boston Beyond
- Immigrant experience: MIRA, Immigration Advocates Network
- Disability justice: Abilities Dance Boston, Open Door Arts
- LGBTQ+ rights: The Theater Offensive, Trans Resistance for Black Trans Lives, BAGLY, Boston GLASS, Boston Area Trans Support (BATS)
- Mass incarceration: Families for Justice as Healing
- Black Health & Wellness: Black Boston Cov-19 Coalition
- Mental Health: Black Mental Health Alliance, African Diaspora Mental Health Association
- Health Equity: National Collaborative for Health Equity
- Food insecurity: Food justice, The Food Project, CommonWealth Kitchen
- Political: The Movement for Black Lives, Black Caucus
- Enrichment: Outdoor Afro
For more notable organizations, visit here!
