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.
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…
Black Lives Matter has ignited public conversation about racial equity and justice. Public monuments have become lightning rods as people take issue with the messages some convey about who we are as a nation and a people. As calls for the removal of public monuments intensify, what questions should we be asking of ourselves? What Read More…
The proposed 775-foot tower to be built on the site of a grungy city garage started out nicely when plans were unveiled last summer. The developer, Millennium Partners, was largely responsible for revitalization of Washington Street with the Ritz complex, Millennium Place and the Millennium Tower that filled in Vornado’s Filene’s hole. They would pay 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.