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By Talia Whyte
For many U.S. cities, hosting a major convention in town is a significant economic boom for its residents, with the potential of attracting more conventions and tourists in the future. The National Urban League will commence their annual convention today in Boston. For Beantown, the convention is more than an economic boom; it’s an opportunity to heal racial wounds.
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The Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM) hosted the “State of Black Boston” (SOBB) conference July 25 to announce its report of the same name, which showcases various social issues affecting black Bostonians. This meeting was held ahead of the National Urban League conference, which is hosting its annual meeting in the city for the first time since 1976.
Many are hoping that the national conference will help erase the belief among many African-Americans nationwide that Boston is racist, due to the infamous school busing and Charles Stuart incidents. While this hope to change racial stereotypes is in the air, others are weary that there is little change within the Urban League, specifically around issues affecting younger demographics.
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