In honor of Black History Month, I want to celebrate the bold, Black history of Boston.
It was in Boston that the first ever chapter of the NAACP was formed, that Martin and Coretta first met, and that Phyllis Wheatley - who was previously enslaved - published the first book of poetry written by a Black woman.
Boston is where Mel King ran for mayor and where Sarah-Ann Shaw broke barriers to become the first Black woman journalist on television in our city.
There is a deep history of Black excellence and liberation in Boston - one that has not always been honored by our city. This February, and every day, we are continuing to make space for our heritage, our community, and to make progress in the fight for equity and justice.
Thank you for supporting the Boston NAACP today. Together we will continue to fight for Black justice, opportunity, and liberation.
In solidarity,
Ayanna Pressley
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