The “free speech” rally on Boston Common was quickly drowned out by the thousands of protestors that denounced racism. Rally attendees were escorted out in Boston Police wagons while protestors chanted. Police arrested those who interfered with the escort.
The annual Memorial Day flag garden with 37,000 miniature American flags is now in place on Boston Common honoring the sacrifices of all fallen Massachusetts service men and women dating back to the Revolutionary War. The public is welcome to view the flags that will be in place through sundown on Monday, May 28. On Thursday, Read More…
A small, but vocal, group of protesters demonstrated against Columbus Day alongside the bi-annual North End Parade on Sunday. Appearing first at Christopher Columbus Park, the group made their way to Hanover Street holding signs “Abolish Columbus Day”, “Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day” and “Colonialism is Indigenous Genocide.” With a loudspeaker and chants, the group was Read More…
Protesters at City Hall Plaza had a defined message on Sunday afternoon calling for specific police reforms, now two weeks after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The 1,000+ person demonstration was peaceful with heavy presence by Boston Police and the National Guard. Speakers on the plaza called for (1) reopening death cases by Read More…
2 Replies to “Scenes from Saturday’s Protests”
It is a shame that so many media outlets are focusing on the few marchers that were out of line or arrested. The march was outstanding as a peaceful event. 15,000 or more counter protesters acted in a manner that reflected their concern about hate speech.
Kudos to them!!!
It is a shame that so many media outlets are focusing on the few marchers that were out of line or arrested. The march was outstanding as a peaceful event. 15,000 or more counter protesters acted in a manner that reflected their concern about hate speech.
Kudos to them!!!
Yesterday, I was proud to be a Bostonian.