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Photos: A tale of two demonstrations on Beacon Hill
June 27, 2020
Two groups of protesters squared off Saturday in front of the State House. On one side, a local far-right political group hosted a “Restore Sanity” protest in support of police, and on the other, counter-protesters turned out for “All Out Against White Supremacy!” The far-right protes...
Protesters square off in front of State House
By Stephanie Purifoy and Abigail Hadfield
June 27, 2020
Beacon Street became a no man's land between two conflicting rallies on Saturday, separated by metal barriers and rows of police. On one side, a local far-right political group hosted a “Restore Sanity” protest in support of police, and on the other, counter-protesters turned out for “All Out Again...
Dueling protests to clash on Boston Common
By Andrew Brinker, News Editor
June 27, 2020
The organizers of last summer’s Straight Pride Parade that erupted into violence, will hold a pro-police rally at the Massachusetts State House Saturday that will likely be met with considerable opposition from a clashing protest called “All Out Against White Supremacy.” The pro-police rally, “Rest...
Pelton to lead Boston steering committee combating racism and inequity
By Charlie McKenna, Deputy News Editor
June 25, 2020
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s office appointed President M. Lee Pelton to lead a new citywide steering committee that will raise money to combat racism, according to an announcement Thursday. The Boston Racial Equity Fund will collect millions to address systemic racism and prejudice in the city....
Massachusetts Attorney General joins fight against new Title IX regulations
By Diti Kohli, Editor-in-Chief
June 6, 2020
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy joined 17 other state attorneys to sue the U.S. Department of Education Thursday over new federal Title IX regulations she says unfairly weaken protections for those who report sexual misconduct at colleges, including Emerson. In the complaint, Healy asked the co...
Photos: Violence gives way to peace in Boston
By Lizzie Heintz and Stephanie Purifoy
June 4, 2020
Thousands converged on Boston Common Wednesday afternoon for a third day of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died after Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for over eight minutes on May 25. Protestors remained peaceful for the entirety ...
Demonstrators crowd Boston Common during third day of protests
By Domenic Conte, Managing Editor
June 3, 2020
Boston joined cities nationwide for a third day of protests Wednesday in response to the police killing of George Floyd, with organizers remaining peaceful for the entirety of the three-hour march from the top of Boston Common to the Parkman Bandstand. Thousands of protesters gathered at 3:30 p.m...
Here’s a timeline showing how protests stayed peaceful in Boston
By Stephanie Purifoy, Dylan Rossiter, Jacob Seitz, Lizzie Heintz, Domenic Conte, Andrew Brinker, and Chris Van Buskirk
June 3, 2020
Demonstrators rallied on Boston Common Wednesday afternoon to voice outrage over the killing of George Floyd and other victims of race-based police brutality. Below is a list of live updates from the protest. For more coverage, check out The Beacon's complete story here. 6:15 p.m. The MBTA restored train service to normal. Most protests have now concluded ...
Protesters march through Boston for second night
By Dylan Rossiter, Operations Managing Editor
June 2, 2020
A peaceful protest that attracted thousands of demonstrators to Boston’s Franklin Park split into multiple groups that spread around the city after dark Tuesday. Hundreds gathered outside the State House, while others surrounded Boston Police Headquarters in Roxbury. Protestors at one point were observed heckli...
City officials praise peaceful protests and denounce violence
By Diana Bravo, Assistant News Editor
June 1, 2020
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh thanked protesters who remained peaceful during Sunday’s Black Lives Matter protest during a press conference Monday and condemned those who looted stores and clashed with police. Thousands gathered throughout Boston on Sunday and converged on the steps of the State Ho...
Violence erupts near Boston campus as police and protesters clash
By Jacob Seitz, Senior Marlboro Reporter
June 1, 2020
Peaceful protests in Boston over the police killing of George Floyd erupted into chaos late Sunday night as police deployed pepper spray and tear gas into crowds in Downtown Crossing, shortly before the National Guard arrived. Protests started at multiple locations around the city and were peaceful until ...
Photos: A night of unrest in Boston
By Stephanie Purifoy and Lizzie Heintz
June 1, 2020
Thousands converged on the State House in Boston Sunday evening for a peaceful protest over the killing of George Floyd, a Black man from Minneapolis by a white police officer. The protest in Boston erupted into chaos, violence, and confusion, turning the streets around Emerson’s campus into a w...
