We are grateful to Peravianos Unidos En Exterior for inviting us to their community celebration at Franklin Park this weekend. It was a pleasure to be joined by Councilors Pepen and Mejia, alongside Gladys Oliveros, the City of Boston’s Latinx Community Liaison. We had a great time enjoying a beautiful summer day with Boston’s Dominican community.

Thank you to the Cape Verdean Association of Boston for inviting us to the prestigious Annual Cabo Verdean 40 Under 40 Gala this past week. Our office recognized the Cape Verdean Association of Boston and Paulo Amado De Barros for all his work supporting Boston’s Cabo Verdean community.

Proud to have been a keynote speaker at Saturday’s Men’s Mind, Body & Spirit Summit 2024 with Dee Dee’s Cry at Encore Boston alongside Councilor Worrell, State Representive Worrell and District Attorney Kevin Hayden.

On Friday, we engaged in a small business walkthrough, connecting with the vibrant small businesses of Mission Hill. Together with the Office of Economic Development, Fire Department, Police Department, and Mission Hill Main Streets, we’re committed to empowering our local entrepreneurs. Their stories and ideas inspire our dedication to building a stronger, more resilient community.

Thank you, Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC), for inviting us to Saturday’s Boston Honoring Young Leaders Event!

It was inspiring to celebrate the graduation of the 2024 Boston EPIC Service Warriors, recognizing their dedication and contributions to our community and kickoff the 2025 Service Warrior Program.

Just before the heat set in, we enjoyed a Tuesday edition of Mayor Wu’s Coffee Hours in Back Bay. Shout out to all the residents who joined us and congratulations to Karen Russell for winning the Dunkin raffle!

We were delighted to attend this morning’s ribbon cutting at Nurtury’s innovative Family Child Care (FCC) Incubator in Mission Hill. Congratulations to Julia Santos, one of the Incubator residents. We are thrilled for her as she embarks on this well-deserved new opportunity.

Revisited Brighton roots today at the Allston/Brighton coffee hour! Councilor Santana, who attended Winship Elementary after arriving from the Dominican Republic, shared how the school made a lasting impact on him. Heard from Kate England, Director of Green Infrastructure, about how green initiatives can address neighborhood issues like flooding and updates from Mayor Wu on the Jackson Mann Community Center’s upcoming move.

We had the pleasure of joining Green Roots for their inspiring event, the Caminata Verde. Green Roots, a dynamic community organization, holds these weekly walks with East Boston residents to foster connections, promote exploration, and encourage physical activity.

Today we attended the 4th annual Juneteenth Celebration in Hyde Park, which was an incredible experience amidst perfect weather, surrounded by rich culture including Black artists and vendors. The event featured multiple stages and a variety of activities celebrating Black Joy and honoring Juneteenth. We were inspired by powerful speakers and joined by Representative Pressley and Mayor Wu.

We had a fantastic morning with the North End residents at the Mayor’s Coffee Hours! It’s always a pleasure to connect with residents and hear their unique insights on the needs of each Boston neighborhood.

Delighted to have been a part of El Mundo’s ¡Tu Salud! Event at Fenway Park! The day was filled with valuable health resources, lively music, dancing, and fun games for kids. It was wonderful to see families and friends come together to celebrate health, culture, and community.

¡Encantado de haber sido parte del evento Tu Salud de El Mundo en Fenway Park! El día estuvo lleno de valiosos recursos de salud, bailes y juegos para los niños. Fue maravilloso ver a familias y amigos reunirse para celebrar la salud, la cultura y la comunidad.

What a great morning in Chinatown!

This morning we connected with Chinatown residents at Mayor Wu’s coffee hours. Shout out to Helen, Felix Liu, Kate from Blue Triangle Art Gallery and everyone who was able to make it over for coffee.

Thank you to the Caribbean American Carnival Association of Boston for inviting us to the 28th Corporate Breakfast in Dorchester last week. We enjoyed Diana’s beautiful rendition of “America the Beautiful,” admired Eileen’s stunning outfits, and appreciated the opportunity to connect with association members including former City Councilor Tito Jackson and President of the association Shirley Shillingford.

A drizzly morning on Thursday resulted in a shift of venue at the Hyde Park Coffee hour with Mayor Wu. Shoutout to Katie Jones for all her work through Boston Housing Authority doing constituent services! It was great to engage with Hyde Park community members and discuss local issues.

Spent a sunny morning at Medal of Honor Park in Southie for Mayor Wu’s Coffee Hours. Congratulations to Belkis Diaz for winning the raffle! It’s always a pleasure to connect with neighborhoods and have meaningful conversations with residents about their community’s unique needs.

Spent the morning in East Boston engaging with residents and neighbors at the Mayor’s Coffee Hour! Thanks to the students from Curtis Guild Elementary School for their assistance during the Q&A, and a special shoutout to Matthew for reading one of the Mayor’s questions!

We attended the Orient Heights Neighborhood Council meeting and discussed community concerns about tree roots damaging sidewalks, citywide ADUs, scooters on sidewalks, and pedestrian safety.