Controversy Surrounds Boston Mayor's 'Electeds of Color' Holiday Party Invitation
TL;DR
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu referred to the invitation of a holiday party for elected officials of color, mistakenly sent to the entire city council, as an "honest mistake." The invite was intended for the six minority members of the council but was accidentally sent to all councilors. While some criticized the party as divisive, others defended it as a space for communities with shared experiences. The party proceeded as planned.
- Boston Mayor Calls Holiday Party Email to 'Electeds of Color' an 'Honest Mistake' The Daily Beast
- Mayor Wu's Boston City Council holiday party invitations draw criticism NBC10 Boston
- Boston City Hall roiled by email party invitation for ‘electeds of color’ sent to all Boston Herald
- Gutfeld: Michelle Wu has a history of 'blatant racism' Fox News
- Boston mayor defends decision to host 'Electeds of Color Holiday Party' The Associated Press
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