Tania Fernandes Anderson: "Elected Officials of Color" are "like-minded"
Might not be aware of Quincy's Republican leaning City Councilor who also happens to be black and gay
Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson said yesterday “Elected Officials of Color” are “like-minded” implying that the color of an official’s skin determines their political positions.
Anderson told the Boston Herald yesterday that Mayor Wu’s “Elected Officials of Color” Holiday Party was commendable and there was “no need for apologies at all” after a Wu staffer first invited and then dis-invited white City Councilors and staff to the exclusionary affair at the swank Parkman House on Beacon Street.
Anderson might not be aware of Ian Cain, the Republican leaning Quincy City Councilor, who also happens to be black and gay. Last week Cain told Commonwealth Beacon: “I’m not interested in identity politics. There are important social issues that can’t be avoided but I certainly would rather focus on how we can expand the pie for everyone as opposed to focusing on particular groups.”
Anderson told the Herald yesterday:
“Many groups celebrate and come together in various ways, and it’s not about excluding anyone. Instead, it’s about creating spaces for like-minded individuals to connect and support each other.”
Anderson did not elaborate on her “like-minded individuals” generalization.
Wu staffer, Denise DosSantos, accidently invited all City Councilors and staff to the Elected Officials of Color Holiday Party as first reported on X by the Boston Accountability Network. DosSantos quickly rescinded the invite issued to white city councilors and staff.
Email screenshots via Boston Accountability Network on X.
