Governor Healey Hosts Black History Month Celebration

Governor's Black Empowerment Council · March 17, 2026

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Opening remarks and welcome

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Tony Richards, vice chair of the Governor's Black Empowerment Council, opened the program, welcomed attendees despite stormy weather, and framed the event as both celebration and a call to action to strengthen communities through leadership and partnership. He introduced Tanisha Sullivan as the council chair and invited the poet laureate to the stage.

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A Black History Month celebration hosted by the Governor's Black Empowerment Council featuring remarks from Vice Chair Tony Richards, Chair Tanisha Sullivan, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, the Commonwealth's poet laureate Lovely Hoffman, and remarks from the Governor; the event included citations, art displays in the Governor's Reception area, and policy reminders about housing, education and childcare.

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