Art as barrier breaker discussed at Hub forum
By Talia Whyte
The Bay State Banner
After the 2000 U.S. Census revealed that Boston had become a “majority-minority” city, many city agencies realized that they had to cater to a more multicultural landscape.
Though recent population estimates suggest the “majority-minority” distinction no longer applies, the call for Boston’s cultural institutions to celebrate the city’s rich diversity remains. The idea of a “new Boston” led nearly 200 local leaders and arts community representatives to convene at The Boston Foundation last month for a discussion on how the arts can help break down persisting racial and class barriers.
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