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Team Nika Honors Community Heroes
On Saturday, February 26, Team Nika hosted a virtual Black History Month event to honor Black and Afro-Latinx heroes in the community and district. Martha Vedrine kicked us off by singing the black national anthem, Lift Every Voice and Sing. Xyra Mercer, a local high school student, spoke about her activism and how Nika’s support …
Equity advocates push for same-day voter registration in final reform bill
Supporters of same-day registration in Massachusetts cast the measure as a “common sense” compromise lawmakers can include in an omnibus voting reform bill currently under consideration on Beacon Hill. Nika fought for this compromise and although she did not win, she got 61 votes, many of them from leadership.
Pictures from our launch in Nubian Square!
Nika officially kicked off her campaign for Senator of the Second Suffolk District this week! It was a lot of fun and kicked off with music from Caleb McCoy (checkout his Spotify). Nika recognized participants and supporters who attended her announcement, including former Boston acting Mayor Kim Janey; State Rep. Russell Holmes; Suzanne Lee, President …
Mayor Wu’s Press Conference
On Thursday, January 20th Nika joined Mayor Michelle Wu, Councilor Kenzie Bok, Councilor Kendra Lara, tenant activists, and community organizations in front of Mildred Hailey Apartments to witness the signing of a new executive order. With this order, Mayor Wu committed $50 million in funding for capital improvements for the apartment complex in Jamaica Plain. …
Nika Elugardo Announces Campaign Team for State Senate Run
January 11, 2022 STATE REPRESENTATIVE NIKA ELUGARDO ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN TEAM FOR STATE SENATE RUN At a meeting of campaign advisors, Nika Elugardo shared how her selection of team members will reflect her values and vision for community building and equitable justice. The campaign will draw from her leadership experience as an active legislator and community …
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RSVP for ‘Nika for Senate’ Pre-launch events!
Dear Team Nika, You are the heart of our movement, and we want you to hear these updates from us first, including some big dates that are coming up as we prepare for our February kickoff! January 19th at 12 PM: Official announcement in Nubian Square, Dudley Cafe outdoor patio (hot drinks and good company)January 29th at …