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The Boston Globe: New super PAC launches, seeking to boost Black candidates in local Mass. races
A new super PAC has formed to support Black candidates in down-ballot races in Massachusetts, filling a major gap in a state whose political leaders are less diverse than their constituents.
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WGBH News: New super PAC aims to elect Black candidates in local races
A new super PAC dedicated to electing Black Democratic candidates to local offices has formed, with its founder pledging to fill a void arising from the state party's lack of vigor in supporting new office seekers.
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Dorchester Reporter: Super PAC aim: Help Black candidates win
An ex-staffer to former Gov. Deval Patrick and former City Councillor Tito Jackson is launching a super PAC aimed at helping Black candidates gain office.
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Joyce Ferriabough Bolling for The Bay State Banner: Boston’s Black political bench needs rebuilding
“I do remain optimistic for more African American participation in the future, with the introduction of two young initiatives that show great promise. The 1866 PAC helmed by Reynolds Graves, who counts Doug Wilder, the nation’s first elected Black governor, as a family member, supports Black candidates statewide. 1866 kicked off its maiden voyage this year with a win for all the statewide candidates the PAC endorsed except one.”