In Melrose, Black people are substantially less likely than white people to: feel a sense of belonging; feel that they can be their full, authentic self, and; feel comfortable interacting with Melrose institutions, especially City Hall (including the mayor’s office), the Melrose Public Schools, and the Melrose Housing Authority.
This report details the findings of our research.
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A substantial proportion of people who responded to the 2022 Melrose DEI Survey chose not to report their race or ethnicity (14%).
Among people who did not report their race or ethnicity:
• 80% do not think racism is a concern in Melrose.
• 78% do not want the city to do more to address concerns related to DEI.
People who did not report their race or ethnicity:
• have among the strongest feelings of any group about racism, belonging, and DEI.
• appear to be engaged in “colorblindness,” or denial of race and racism.
This report details the findings of our research.