Boston City TV, MA / Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement (MOIA)

Mayor Michelle Wu joins the Office for Immigrant Advancement at Boston City Hall Pavilion to congratulate the first-ever graduates of the Immigrants Lead Boston Lab. Graduates were asked to reflect on the skills they brought with them into the program as well as their vision for the future.

Attendees of the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement's annual fundraising event held at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts were encouraged to support the ongoing effort to provide resources to the immigrant and refugee community in Boston. Speaking alongside the Mayor were Director of Immigrant Advancement Monique Tu Nguyen, Immigrants Lead Boston Alumni Angel Moran, Marie Ladouceur, and Vice President of Talent Acquisition and Diversity for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Steven Silva.

Mayor Wu gives remarks at City Hall's community Iftar event, hosted by the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement (MOIA).

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu celebrates the 20 immigrant leaders graduating from "Immigrants Lead Boston," a program by the City of Boston Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA).
This year’s graduates represent 8 Boston neighborhoods, come from 17 countries, and speak 14 languages.
“As the daughter of immigrants, this program has a special place in my heart,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “These leaders are adding their voices to our communities and I’m thrilled for their leadership. Congratulations and thank you!”
Immigrants Lead Boston is an annual program for Boston immigrants who wish to become community leaders, advocates, and organizers. Selected residents go through a 12-week course and meet key City of Boston officials and learn how to effectively navigate local government. Graduates join a growing alumni network of immigrant leaders.

Mayor Michelle Wu, the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts host We Are Boston 2022: From Dreams to Action. The annual reception celebrates Boston immigrants and their contributions to the City. It also highlights how government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors can work together for advocacy and change.

En este video podrá aprender las bases acerca de la creación y operación de un negocio en la ciudad de Boston. Si desea acceder a este material en Inglés, por favor visite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOsIlTjYP8U .

0:00 Introducción
4:55 Información general
14:08 Declaración de impuestos estatales
21:33 Licencias
47:11 Planificación de negocios y financiamiento

Learn the basics to starting and operating a small business in Boston. Spanish video available - https://youtu.be/HBdX8ECBQFQ

0:00 Intro
2:22 Overview
3:39 State Filing
10:11 Licensure
15:24 Business Planning & Financing
31:44 Starting Up Shop

Mayor Janey signs an executive order establishing Monday,
October 11, 2021, and every second Monday of October as Indigenous
Peoples’ Day in Boston.

2021 Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-off Celebration

We want to ensure our City's youth all have the same opportunities for personal and professional development. The Dreamers Fellowship provides leadership and work-readiness experience to immigrant youth, regardless of immigration status.

There has never been a school year like 2020-2021. Due to the pandemic, computer screens became classrooms, parents became teachers, and graduations became online events. Immigrant families navigated multiple, and often unique, challenges. They shared their experiences during "Suitcase Stories: Reflections from the School Year" on June 3.

The Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) and the International Institute of New England (IINE) present a powerful event where immigrant storytellers share their personal stories and reflect on how 2020 played a pivotal role.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) hosted We Are Boston 2020: From Resilience to Equity on November 19, 2020. The annual end-of-the year reception celebrates Boston immigrants and their contributions to the City. This year’s virtual program focused on honoring frontline workers and immigrant-serving nonprofits for their tireless work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It also highlighted how together we can move towards equity for all residents.
The Mayor awarded the 2020 “We Are Boston Community Champion Award” to Rita Lara, Executive Director of Maverick Landing Community Services, for her instrumental role in the coronavirus response. Lara organized a collaborative of East Boston organizations to provide relief and food to those in need, including those who do not qualify for any benefits. The 2020 “We Are Boston Corporate Leadership Award” went to Eastern Bank for their commitment to diverse communities by helping nonprofits and businesses apply for PPP and for their annual Social Justice celebration.

Allston's Gardner Pilot Academy offers an evening Adult Education Program for immigrant entrepreneurs who want to improve their English communication skills. Mayor Walsh stopped by to see how the program helped equip ten graduates with the tools they needed to follow their dreams.

Allston's Gardner Pilot Academy offers an evening Adult Education Program for immigrant entrepreneurs who want to improve their English communication skills. Mayor Walsh stopped by to see how the program helped equip ten graduates with the tools they needed to follow their dreams.

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Attendees of the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement's annual fundraising gala held at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusettes were encouraged to support the ongoing effort to provide resources to the immigrant and refugee community in Boston. Speaking alongside the Mayor were Director of Immigrant Advancement Yusufi Vali, ALPHA Executive Director Patricia Sobalvarro, Chief of Health and Human Services Marty Martinez, and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield Andrew Dreyfus.

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum hosted of more than 200 new citizens, that took the oath of the American citizenship. The celebration of the naturalization took place at the national memorial to President John F. Kennedy.

On this episode of Commissioners Corner, Host, Lois Leonard and Yusufi Vali, the new Director of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement, discuss the ways Boston is making immigrants feel welcome and safe in their city, regardless of their legal status.

Food can unite people and serve as a window into another culture.
In collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement and the Office of Food Access, this program seeks to celebrate the immigrant experience and promote healthy living for aging residents of Boston. Each session honors a different part of the world, and includes a speaking program, walk, and cooking demonstration/tasting.

Having conversations about Immigration is the first step towards making Boston a better city for everyone! Mayor Walsh joins Boston Chief of Health and Human Services Marty Martinez and several Greater Boston Legal Defense Fund stakeholders, to discuss the continuous federal immigration restrictions that face the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, during a forum held at The Boston Foundation in Back Bay.

Mayor Walsh, Senator Ed Markey, and dozens of Bostonians gather at City Hall Plaza in favor the Dream and Promise Act. This event offers an opportunity to support federal legislation that would give permanent immigration status to DREAMers and TPS holders.

Mayor Walsh offers welcoming remarks at the third biennial New England Women's Policy Conference, held at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and others speak at a rally held by the
Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition at Faneuil Hall. The rally was held in response to regulatory changes proposed by the Trump Administration which would penalize legal immigrants.

Boston stands out as one of the most welcoming places for immigrants in America. Mayor Walsh wants to keep it that way. On this episode of Commissioners Corner, Host, Lois Leonard and Alejandra St. Guillen, Director of Immigrant Advancement, discuss how the City of Boston serves its immigrant communities.

Food can unite people and serve as a window into another culture.
In collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Advancement and the Office of Food Access, this program seeks to celebrate the immigrant experience and promote healthy living for aging residents of Boston. Each session honors a different part of the world, and includes a speaking program, walk, and cooking demonstration/tasting.

This event marks the importance of supporting the immigrant community throughout the City of Boston. Mayor Marty Walsh offers his remarks and gives out ten grants to local organizations totaling $100,000.

Advocates from Centro Presente gather alongside Mayor Walsh, state and local elected officials at City Hall to protest the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from El Salvador. The Massachusetts State Legislature has passed a first of its kind in the nation resolution expressing their support for the continuation of the TPS program.

For the twelfth consecutive year, the We Are Boston Gala highlights the importance of diversity and immigration. The awards ceremony is held at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel and this year specifically focuses on the Caribbean region. Dominican Republic native and former Red Sox great Pedro Martinez is honored with the Boston Pride award.

The Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement joins the Office of Arts & Culture and the Mayor's Mural Crew to host the unveiling of a recently completed mural on the East Boston Greenway.
This mural marks the third installation completed as part of "To Immigrants With Love", a public art campaign that aims to celebrate and showcase immigrant contributions in Boston.

Mayor Walsh is committed to having an administration that is accountable to all residents, no matter who you are or where you live. Commissioners Corner introduces you to your city leaders, who will showcase their agencies and discuss information that is important to everyone in this great city. Host, Lois Leonard, is joined by An Le, Policy and Communications Advisor for the Office of Immigrant Advancement.

Mayor Walsh joins BBJ Executive Director Doug Banks and Forbes Senior Editor Steve Bertoni at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel in the Seaport District for a luncheon/discussion about the significant impact immigrants have on business and vice versa.

To celebrate the significant contributions immigrants have made to their local communities, Mayor Walsh and the Mayor's Office for Immigrant Advancement unveil a beautiful mural honoring the immigrants in East Boston located by the Paris Street Community Center

Boston's immigrant community needs us now more than ever. Mayor Walsh joined leadership from around the Commonwealth to sign a proclamation in support of immigrant advancement, held at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Dorchester, followed by a panel discussion on immigration policy.

On World Refugee Day, Boston City Hall puts "The Faces of Syrian Refugees" photo exhibit on display to spread awareness of the Syrian refugee crisis. The exhibit profiles 20 Syrians who fled their war-torn homeland and have resettled in new countries in Europe and North America. Amira Alamry, one of the 20 refugees featured in the exhibit, tells her story. The exhibit is on display in the 3rd floor mezzanine at Boston City Hall.

Mayor Walsh, accompanied by elected officials and government employees, holds a press conference in the Eagle room at City Hall to discuss Boston's position with regards to President Trump's newest executive order concerning immigration and sanctuary cities.

Watch in HD: https://youtu.be/5KtMVlju-PE

Mayor Walsh, accompanied by elected officials and government employees, holds a press conference in the Eagle room at City Hall to discuss Boston's position with regards to President Trump's newest executive order concerning immigration and sanctuary cities.

During National Welcoming Week, Mayor Walsh and city leaders are joined by members of Goodwin Procter at the Timilty Middle School in Roxbury where the Mayor signed the Communications Access Ordinance, making services offered by the City of Boston more accessible to those with disabilities, and Limited English speakers.