Melnea Cass

The power of Dorothy Height’s words, “I want to be remembered as one who tried,” strikes at the heart of Boston’s Black legacy. We are here because of all the ancestors who tried, those whose triumphs were blocked, those who persisted and those who succeeded.

Whether it be managing billions of dollars in assets or fighting to desegregate public schools, Melnea Cass, Mellody Hobson and Valerie Mosley have all broken barriers in their respective positions and created everlasting impacts on our nation, with a common goal: opening the door for those following in their footsteps.