200 Years, Countless Stories | Michelle Wu ’12

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Published 2018-09-12
Boston City Counselor Michelle Wu ’12, the first Asian-American woman elected to the Boston City Council in 2013 and the first woman of color to serve as Boston City Council president, discusses her advocacy for inclusion, innovation, and transparency in city government.

In the “Countless Stories” video series, alumni from across the generations share their HLS experience and explain the difference their legal education has made in their lives.

Interview: Chris Jennings
Camera: Martin Albert
Editing: Lorin Granger

All Comments (21)
  • Speaking of “acknowledging,” it’s so enlightening, 5 years later, to know how she really feels about the people she governs. Not everyone was to attend her soirée. She’s anything but “authentic.”
  • @kevinnapier1014
    Parental leave is a really huge agenda that should be adopted nationwide. Family love & care creates a brighter, more productive future for society overall.
  • @shiv2.09
    What an amazing idea to write those summaries to keep everyday people informed and involved. WE NEED MORE INNOVATIVE THINKERS REFORMING THE LEGAL SYSTEM. A very intelligent individual and a very inspiring story!
  • @timh7882
    Ow... She went to law school. That's why she's gone down the identity obsession road.
  • What an amazing women. You are what we look for helping people in government. Government is there to help people not help your self's. Keep up the good work. I hope that your Mother and sisters are doing well.
  • @user-ty5xf2wg4d
    Very inspiring. A role model for any young people who would like to get involved in politics to change the world.
  • @jhacksb1399
    Every parent passes on. Stop with the tear jerking. Wake up Wu!
  • @chikawatson
    Omg so inspiring - thank you for the video and thank you for what you do, Michelle!
  • @dongodwin2144
    Unfortunately she is a very progressive liberal. Thank God I got out that hell hole called Massachusetts and not having to deal with Pocahontas
  • @hiphop9583
    Hope you remember your Property Rights classes at Harvard. The core of American and Boston's prosperity is the fundamental respect for private property which cannot be taken without due process. The savings, real estate, assets and creative products of the individuals and families of Boston do not belong to the City nor to the Commonwealth. Their acquisition by the government has to be consensual and as a result of mutual agreement, with respect for the 500 years of history that hardworking people here put into building a great city. Academic created, condescending Labels cannot diminish the accomplishments of the past
  • @choraemon17
    It's a shame she turned out to be racist. As an Asian I am embarrassed by her actions.
  • @DanielTaotua
    So inspiring and moving. 🙌🏼🥂 cheers to the struggle and trials that flamed the progressive change ❤
  • @ChristinaShou
    Just doing a simple math: who was paying all the expensive tuition?
  • Practicing law is the best profession to resolve legal disputes. When I am a lawyer, I am going to use the law as a weapon, as an aid to serve people, and a tool to resolve problems within our communities because it is my dream career. When it comes to accomplishing your dream career, remember, no matter what your naysayers and hatters opinions are, pursue your dream career, don't walk by their words nor their thoughts, but walk by faith! Believe in yourself! Do it! We move together, we are united!