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Art museum accused of racism names 1st director of inclusion
Read full article: Art museum accused of racism names 1st director of inclusionBoston's Museum of Fine Arts, one of the most prestigious art institutions in the world, has appointed its first director of belonging and inclusion the latest in a series of efforts to make amends for allegations of racism. Rosas deep experience and passion for equity and inclusion will be invaluable as we continue our important work in ensuring a true sense of belonging at the MFA, he said in a statement. One of America's oldest and most prestigious museums, the MFA is home to half a million prominent works. Rodriguez-Williams, a Puerto Rico native, previously directed the Latinx Student Cultural Center at Northeastern University, promoting the recruitment, retention and development of Latinx and Latin American students. Earlier this year, the museum created a $500,000 fund devoted to promoting diversity as part of an agreement with the state of Massachusetts in the aftermath of the allegations.