Mistakenly, Boston City Council Email Invite Sent to All Members for ‘Electeds of Color’ Holiday Party
Oops! Mayor Wu’s Holiday Party Invitation Mishap
OAN’s Abril Elfi
2:54 PM – Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Denise DosSantos, the director of City Council Relations for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, sent out a mass email invitation to a plethora of council members for an “Electeds of Color” holiday party. However, the email was mistakenly sent to the whole council by mistake, not just members who are people of color (POC).
The invitation read: “On behalf of Mayor Michelle Wu, I cordially invite you and a guest to the Electeds of Color Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Parkman House, 33 Beacon Street.”
DosSantos then issued an apology after she discovered that she had accidentally sent the email to everyone in the council, even White members.
DosSantos apologized for the prior email in the follow-up message that was sent to the council members about fifteen minutes later.
“I wanted to apologize for my previous email regarding the Holiday Party for tomorrow. I did send that to everyone by accident, I apologize if my email may have offended or came across as so,” DosSatnos wrote. “Sorry for any confusion this may have caused.”
Later, Mayor Wu spoke to reporters on Wednesday, stating that the diversity group has been in place for a long time and that they celebrate “all kinds of connection and identity and culture and heritage in the city.”
“I mean again, this is a group that has been in place for many, many years. We celebrate all kids of connection and identity and culture and heritage in the city. Just yesterday we hosted in the city our official Hannukah celebration, we have had tree lightings,” said Wu. “We want to be a city where everyone’s identity is embraced…and there are spaces and communities we can help support.”
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What was DosSantos’ response after realizing her error and sending the invitation to all council members?
Oops! Mayor Wu’s Holiday Party Invitation Mishap
Denise DosSantos, the director of City Council Relations for Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, made an unfortunate mistake when sending out a mass email invitation for an “Electeds of Color” holiday party. The email was mistakenly sent to the entire council instead of just the members who are people of color (POC).
The invitation, sent on behalf of Mayor Michelle Wu, read: “On behalf of Mayor Michelle Wu, I cordially invite you and a guest to the Electeds of Color Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the Parkman House, 33 Beacon Street.” DosSantos realized her error after the email was received by all council members, including those who are not people of color.
DosSantos quickly issued an apology for her mistake. She expressed her regret and acknowledged that she accidentally sent the email to everyone in the council, regardless of their racial background. In a follow-up message sent about fifteen minutes later, DosSantos stated, “I wanted to apologize for my previous email regarding the Holiday Party for tomorrow. I did send that to everyone by accident, I apologize if my email may have offended or came across as so. Sorry for any confusion this may have caused.”
The incident received attention on social media, with one Twitter user, @libsoftiktok, posting about the mishap. The tweet highlighted that the invitation had been mistakenly sent to all council members, including those who were not people of color. It also mentioned that one white councilmember called it “divisive.” Despite the mishap, the holiday party is still scheduled to take place.
Mayor Michelle Wu addressed the situation during a press conference. She explained that the diversity group, which organized the holiday party, has been in place for a long time. She emphasized that the group celebrates ”all kinds of connection and identity and culture and heritage in the city.” Mayor Wu mentioned other recent events that showcased the city’s commitment to embracing diverse identities, such as an official Hanukkah celebration and tree lightings. She expressed her desire for Boston to be a city where everyone’s identity is embraced, and where spaces and communities can be supported.
In conclusion, Mayor Wu’s holiday party invitation mishap drew attention when it was mistakenly sent to the entire council instead of just the members who are people of color. DosSantos promptly apologized for the mistake, and Mayor Wu emphasized the city’s commitment to embracing diverse identities and supporting various communities.
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