Black Economic Council of Massachusetts and Boston Impact Initiative Announce $325,000 Investment in Mental Health and Consulting Practice And Still We Rise    Pilot phase of BECMA Community Investments initiative to support continued growth of local firms   BOSTON – Thursday, March 28, 2024 – The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) and Boston Impact Initiative (BII) today announce a $325,000 investment in And Still We Rise (ASWR), a liberation-focused mental health and consulting practice providing therapy, coaching, and consulting services to individuals and organi ..read more

WALTHAM, MA – National Grid today announced that 16 small businesses from across Massachusetts have been selected to receive the first $10,000 capacity building grants of a three-year Small Business Impact Initiative in partnership with Amplify Latinx, the Asian Business Empowerment Council, the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Each organization, through a competitive application process, selected four small businesses to receive grant funding. The Small Business Impact Initiative aims to empower and uplift minority-owned smal ..read more

Legacy Pioneers: Champions of Equity Awards Honor the Commonwealth’s Black Business and Economic Trailblazers   One-Time Event Celebrates Black History Month by Recognizing Immense Contributions of Local Leaders   BOSTON – February 12, 2024 – The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), in collaboration with Builders of Color Coalition, Embrace Boston, Mill Cities Community Investments (MCCI), New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund (NCF), and The Partnership, Inc., will host a celebration honoring Black economic trailblazers and their critical contributions to ..read more

Herby Duverné elected Chair; Hilina D. Ajakaiye, Daren Bascome and Dana Mendenhall join Board of Directors BOSTON – The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) today announced the election of Herby Duverné as Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. The Board also recently elected three new members: Hilina D. Ajakaiye, Daren Bascome, and Dana Mendenhall. “BECMA is thrilled to welcome Hilina, Daren, and Dana to our Board of Directors. Each of our new members provides a unique perspective from diverse professional experiences across their various respective industries,” said Nicol ..read more

“Today’s Supreme Court decision to ban affirmative action will have a profoundly negative impact on young people of color and is just the latest indication that fatigue is setting in around the promises made to right systemic wrongs and pursue racial and ethnic equity in our society. This a disappointing moment in our country’s history and sets back decades of progress aimed at leveling the playing field for young Black and brown Americans. As an organization focused on building Black wealth in a commonwealth revered for our higher education institutions, BECMA remains committed to expanding e ..read more

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September 26, 2023 CONTACT: Media Relations – 781-907-3980   WALTHAM, MA – Today, National Grid announced the launch of a three-year, $500,000 Small Business Impact Initiative in partnership with Amplify LatinX, The Asian Business Empowerment Council, the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts LGBT Chamber of Commerce.    Through this new initiative, National Grid will partner with these leading organizations to provide a total of 50 $10,000 capacity building grants over the next three years to help minority-owned small businesses across the Commonw ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media contact: Laura Ruiz lruiz@thecasltegrp.com 857.384.8854 The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts Awarded a $750,000 grant from The Rockefeller Foundation. BOSTON (January 23, 2022) – The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) is pleased to announce it has been selected as a recipient of a $750,000 multi-year grant from The Rockefeller Foundation. The Rockefeller Foundation awarded the grant as part of its new economic equity initiative focused on closing the racial wealth gap in communities across the nation, including in Boston. BECMA will use a majorit ..read more

October 26, 2022  ICYMI: REP. PRESSLEY AND SEN. WARREN LAUNCH STUDENT DEBT  CANCELLATION TOUR ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS  Lawmakers Visited Sites in Boston, Brockton, Worcester, and Springfield to Sign  Up Residents for Student Debt Cancellation  BOSTON – Yesterday, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator  Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) visited communities across Massachusetts to celebrate the Biden administration’s student debt cancellation plan and help residents sign up for student loan relief. Their statewide road trip followed the White House’s launch of the app ..read more

  Black Economic Council of Massachusetts, Coalition for an Equitable Economy, and the Asian Business Empowerment Council Joint Statement Regarding the MBTA’s Month-long Orange Line Closure   Boston, MA – As communities across Greater Boston brace for the MBTA’s 30-day Orange Line shut down on Friday, August 19th, The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), the Coalition for an Equitable Economy, and the Asian Business Empowerment Council (ABEC) are deeply concerned about the effect this shutdown will have on our community members, many of which are Black and Asian residen ..read more