She urged Africans to get together in community associations that will show a strength in numbers, approach their local leaders such as councilors, mayors, State Representatives to  then demand recognition and involvement in civic matters.

" You've gotta get involved. It can be done. Unite in community organizations, partnerships and approach your local leaders to shake things up and demand recognition. Apply for positions in local school boards, fire departments, and other areas," she said.

The treasurer added that in her capacity as the first ever chief financial officer of the Commonwealth from a minority ethnic community (Jewish), she is very much interested  in working with all communities including hard to reach communities of color  to have an increased say in the way resources  shared in the Bay State.

She said that she recognizes the talent in the African community and would like to work with the community to improve things that they care about.

 During her long involvement in  civic matters, Goldberg revealed that she worked extensively to help the Asian community get a foothold in the state affairs, helping unite various groups and mentoring young Asian women.
 

  She added that she was working hard with others stakeholders in the Commonwealth to reduce the budget deficit while promoting important investments in community programs especially in education and infrastructure development.

Urging Africans to figure out programs that might be of interest to their community, the Treasurer said that one of her roles is to enable funding for  such programs that have been been initiated and referred through grassroots collaboration with local leaders .

"I will work with you on issues that you care about. But you have got to  get involved," she emphasized.