For years, the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA) has had its headquarters in multiple different locations across Boston. Now, it is in the process of relocating to its permanent home just a couple blocks from Nubian Square.

This move was made possible with help from the city and the Barr Foundation, which provided funding for the organization to relocate.

Nicole Obi, president and CEO of BECMA, explained that the Barr Foundation gave a strong offer of support where it would donate $500,000, if BECMA could raise the same amount, which it did and acquired $1 million. However, BECMA was still short and had to take out a loan to purchase the property.

Nicole Obi, president and CEO, BECMA. COURTESY PHOTO

“It met all of our needs. It’ll allow us to open our doors to our members

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