Our Vision

We envision a CommonWealth of authentic inclusion where racism and sexism no longer dictate the outcomes of women of color and our communities.

Our Mission

Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition is dedicated to eradicating the racial inequities among women of color created by structural, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized racism. We will address racial inequities through authentic inclusion in the areas of political and civic leadership, education justice, economic power and sustainability, criminal justice reform and health and wellness. Our success will maximize the benefits and contributions for all aggrieved communities of color and the Commonwealth as a whole.

Our Mission

Massachusetts Women of Color Coalition is dedicated to eradicating the racial inequities among women of color created by structural, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized racism. We will address racial inequities through authentic inclusion in the areas of political and civic leadership, education justice, economic power and sustainability, criminal justice reform and health and wellness. Our success will maximize the benefits and contributions for all aggrieved communities of color and the Commonwealth as a whole.

Who We Are

We are women of color who identify as Black (or African Descent), Latina or Hispanic(non-white), Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, or (indigenous Descent). We recognize and celebrate the intersection of social identities in our work including but not limited to race, gender and sexuality. Our framework challenges ethnic, anti-black racism, classism, and heterosexism which disproportionately affect Black and Latina women.

Our Platforms

Our Platforms

“We are the voice of change.”

Political & Civic Leadership

Increase the number of women of color (WOC) elected into public office and hired or appointed into senior-level positions in state government, including boards and commissions.

Education Justice

Ensure that children of color in grades K-12 are prepared for 21st century education focusing on K-12 grade levels.

Economic Power & Sustainability

Eliminate the wealth gap for women of color and for communities of color through education, access and opportunities.

Criminal Justice Reform

Reform the justice system by investing in alternative crime prevention strategies and service models that focus on the root cause of crime and the inequities that communities of color face.

Health & Wellness

Improve the health, wellness and self-image of women of color and communities of color through education, advocacy and awareness.

MAWOCC’S DONOR LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION

Major Gifts

Esler Family Foundation
Kataly Foundation

Principal Gifts

Episcopal City Mission
Fuller Family Foundation
Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging Inc.
Berkshire Bank Foundation
Hanover Insurance

Leadership Gifts

Salois Family Donor Advised Fund
Budd Family Donor Advised Fund
Eastern Bank Foundation
Greater Worcester Community Foundation

OUR STRATEGIC PARTNERS

UMass Boston Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy

League of Women Voters of Massachusetts

Massachusetts Voter Table

Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus

Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe