Rev. Clyde Talley, the pastor of Belmont AME Zion Church in Worcester, Mass., was among state society leaders who were named as possible inclusions in Gov. Maura Healey’s planned Advisory Council on Black Empowerment.

Advisory Council on Black Empowerment

According to a Boston.com article, Reverend Talley will join other personalities from Boston and other areas across Massachusetts to advise the governor on matters pertaining to the state’s Black community.

“Massachusetts’ Black residents make tremendous contributions to our state, but far too often they face systemic barriers that hold them back from opportunity. Our administration is committed to bringing people together and centering equity in all that we do, and that requires ensuring that those who are most impacted by our policy have a seat at the decision-making table. We look forward to working closely with our Advisory Council on Black Empowerment to explore how we can best support our Black community, reduce inequities and expand opportunity for all,” Boston.com quoted Governor Healey saying.

Healey said on Friday she would issue an executive order creating the advisory council, during which she also named the 30 individuals she wants to include in it. The council members will advise the governor on ‘various matters concerning the state’s Black population, including workforce development, health care, education, and shelter.’

Healey Names Members of Advisory Council

The governor, in her statement, listed the members of her planned advisory council. The Governor’s Advisory Council on Black Empowerment includes:

• Co-Chair:
• 1. NAACP Boston President Tanisha Sullivan
• 2. Vice President of the Equitable Business Development, Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Anthony (Tony) Richards II

Members:

1. Belmont AME Zion Church Senior Pastor Rev. Clyde Talley

2. Historic Twelfth Baptist Church Senior Pastor Rev. Willie Bodrick II

3. Black Ministerial Alliance President Rev. Dr. Gregory G. Groover

4. Boston HBCU Alumni Network Inc. Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director Sharra Gaston

5. Berkshire Black Economic Council President Alfred Enchill

6. BECMA President Nicole Obi

7. Boston While Black Founder/CEO Sheena Collier

8. Boston Medical Center Vice President of Community Engagement & External Affairs Trina Martin

9. Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine Dr. Thea James, MD

10. City & Community Relations of UMass Medical School Vice Chancellor Che Anderson

11. Health Systems 1199 SEIU Vice President Filaine Julce-Deronnette

12. Mass Cultural Council Executive Director Michael Bobbitt

13. Black & Latino Caucus Chair Rep. Bud Williams

14. Head of Regional Public Affairs & Community Relations, Fidelity Senior Vice President Pamela Everhart

15. The Partnership Inc. President/CEO Pratt Wiley

16. YW Boston President/CEO Beth Chandler

17. New Commonwealth Racial Equity & Social Justice Fund President Dr. Makeeba McCreary

18. Springfield Housing Authority Executive Director Denise Jordan

19. Related Beal Vice President Dr. Aisha Miller

20. MIT Professor of Urban History, Public Policy & Planning Karilyn Crockett

21. MASS Design Group Principal Jha D Amazi

22. Center for Hope and Healing, Lowell Executive Director Isa Woldeguiorguis

23. North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Worcester Business Agent Fred Taylor

24. LCR Deputy Litigation Director Sophia Hall

25. Central MA Agency on Aging Inc. President/CEO Dr. Moses Dixon

26. New Bedford Human Relations Commission Executive Director Marcelina Pina-Christian

27. New England Blacks in Philanthropy President Bithiah Carter

28. Senior Leader and Adviser on Healthcare Deborah Enos

29. MA Voter Table Executive Director Shanique Spalding

30. City of Boston Director of Tourism, Sports & Entertainment John Borders IV

31. Mothers for Justice & Equity Executive Director Monalisa Smith

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