At NAACP Forum, Boston Mayoral Candidates Differ On Jobs Policy And How To Close The Wealth Gap Six Boston mayoral candidates gathered together on-screen for the first time for a racial justice forum organized by the NAACP Boston Branch Saraya Wintersmtih / GBH News Boston's six mayoral candidates, speaking Thursday at a racial justice forum sponsored by the NAACP, offered competing ideas for closing the city’s racial wealth gap and compelling developers to comply with requirements for hiring local and diverse residents for construction jobs. The virtual event was the first time all of the candidates — including acting Mayor Kim Janey — appeared on screen together.