The city of Boston is entering its “next chapter,” according to an article featured in Condé Nast Traveler ‘s September/October issue.
Sarah Khan, author of the piece and a native of the area, wrote about how many of the communities who built Boston have been excluded from the narrative of its history.
Boston has a reputation as “the exclusive enclave of Mark Wahlbergs, ‘paahked caahs,’ and obnoxious sports fans,” Khan wrote, adding that the city’s artists, entrepreneurs, chefs, and Mayor Michelle Wu — the first woman and person of color elected mayor — are changing that.
The current city council is the most diverse in Boston history, she noted, and Wu is prioritizing equity and inclusion.
“Boston is very diverse and highly segregated—everyone stays in their bubble,” Christopher Wo