Boston mayor sends holiday party invite meant only for 'electeds of color,' dividing city councilors

(I bet she is CCP)

One outgoing councilmember said the move was 'unfortunate and divisive'

December 13, 2023 4:01pm EST

Boston's Democratic mayor has come under fire after she sent out invitations for a holiday party intended only for minority city councilors.

Michelle Wu, the city's first Asian American mayor, recently had her aide, Denise DosSantos, send out an email for the event.

"Honorable members: On behalf of Mayor Michelle Wu, I cordially invite you and a guest to the Electeds of Color Holiday Party," the email said, according to the Boston Herald.

The city leader quickly drew criticism after it became apparent the email was sent to all city councilors, seven of whom are White.The invitation was meant only for the city's six councilors "of color."

Fifteen minutes after the email was sent out, DosSantos apologized and clarified that the invitation wasonly meant for minority city councilors. However,she did not apologize for planning a party that excluded White city leaders.

"I wanted to apologize for my previous email regarding a Holiday Party for tomorrow," DosSantos wrote. "I did send that to everyone by accident and I apologize if my email may have offended or came across as so. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused."

The revelation about the holiday party quickly received responses from Boston's city council.

Outgoing City Councilor Frank Baker, a White man, called the mayor's exclusion of certain members "unfortunate and divisive," according to the Boston Herald.

Citing recent tensions on the City Council, Baker did not speculate about the reasoning behind the mayor's decision to host the party but said he did not think it was a "good move."

"I find it unfortunate that with the temperature the way it is, that we would further division," he added.

Baker said he was not personally insulted by the decision.

"I don't really get offended too easily," he said. "To offend me, you're going to have to do much more than not invite me to a party."

Black City CouncilorBrian Worrell held a different opinion and defended the invitation, suggesting the holiday party was merely a way to represent "all kinds of special groups" in the Boston government.

"We make space and spaces for all kinds of specific groups in the city and city government. This is no different, and the Elected Officials of Color has been around for more than a decade," Worrell said in a statement.

He also stressed that DosSantos had "no ill will" when sending the email.

Five-term Boston city councilor Michael McCormack said the party was not typical of the mayor's office and saidformer city leaders would have invited the entire chamber.

"The problem is that Boston and race, unfortunately, are synonymous," McCormack said. "I'm just hoping it was a mistake. It's not something that anyone in the mayor's office should be proud of."

On Wednesday, Wu spokesperson Ricardo Patron said that the Electeds of Color group had asked the mayor to host the annual party. He stressed the event was just one of several happening throughout the season.

Wu is planning a holiday party for all cabinet members, city councilors and the legislature next week.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/boston-mayor-sends-holiday-party-invite-meant-electeds-color-dividing-city-councilors

Huge fire breaks out in 13-storey offices next to Buenos Aires government building

This footage was filmed and produced 12 December 2023.The firesixth and seventh floorsof the building, located next to the headquarters of theSecretariat of Labor, Employment and Social Security. According to the Emergency Medical Care System and the City Police, 35 citizens were taken to hospitals, including three minors.Firefighters and the Federal Special Rescue Brigade were immediately mobilized and the head of the former, Diego Coria, assured that the fire was already under control.He also ruled out the danger of collapse and assured that the necessary investigations are being carried out to determine the causes.

Video if anon can convert it

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8qj4z5

Firefighters race to save people trapped by flames on top floors of 13-storey building in Buenos Aires

By Perkin Amalaraj 12 Dec 2023 ,

While people on the lower floors have been evacuated, eight firefighters are still working to rescue those on the upper floors, after getting a call at 11.37am. People inside the Ministry of Labour have also been evacuated, as a precaution.

Local media reported that at least 12 people have been kept on the building's terrace and in the back of the building.

Over 15 emergency medical vehicles have been sent to the scene, and hospitals in the surrounding area have been put on alert.

So far, 11 people, including three minors, have been sent to nearby hospitals.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Local media has reported that those nearby heard an explosion shortly before the fire broke out.

It was reported that brickwork can be seen strewn across the street below the fire.

The building's manager told Argentinian newspaper Clarín that the 'private'building does not have not have any gas, adding: 'It is only electric.' (Can you imagine if that building had gas, it would have blown up the whole block)

'I can't give you any explanation because the firefighters didn't even let me look at the door.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12855613/Firefighters-race-save-people-trapped-flames-floors-13-storey-building-Buenos-Aires.html