White was what Boston needed in a police commissioner because he was "experienced, he grew up in the City and knows the community, he understands the problem of racism and lack of equity, and he is committed to reforming the police department," Carter said in a statement to CNN.

"He is a Black man, falsely accused of crimes, not given a fair trial or hearing, and then convicted, or terminated which is the equivalent here.

This reflects an ugly pattern in our country."

Janey said "racism is a burden carried by both men and women of color."

"I will not turn a blind eye to domestic violence against Black women, or any woman for that matter, in the Boston Police Department or anywhere else," she said.