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The Daily Free Press

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East to West: Nov. 5, 2021

East to West: Nov. 5, 2021

Veronica Thompson November 5, 2021

Today on East to West, we remember Boston University Academy teacher Jennifer Formichelli and cover reactions to Michelle Wu’s election as mayor as well as decisions from this week’s StuGov meeting. Click...

Michelle Wu smiling to supporters Tuesday night following her mayoral victory. Wu is Boston’s first female mayor and its first mayor of color to be elected in the 199 years since the mayoral seat’s creation. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Asian American community celebrates Wu’s election as first woman mayor, first mayor of color in Boston

Isabella Abraham November 4, 2021
The AAPI community celebrates Wu as the first elected woman mayor and first mayor of color in Boston
Michelle Wu holds her two children following her mayoral race victory. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston mayoral voters, endorsers react as mayoral election concludes

Daily Free Press Staff November 3, 2021
On the day of the 2021 Boston mayoral election, voters and supporters of the campaigns reflect.
Michelle Wu waves to supporters at the Boston Center for the Arts Cyclorama after her victory in the Boston mayoral election Tuesday night. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

GALLERY: 2021 Boston mayoral election watch parties

Daily Free Press Staff November 3, 2021
Supporters of Boston mayoral candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George gathered at their respective watch parties Tuesday night as polls closed and votes were tallied. Essaibi George conceded the race to Wu, making Wu the first person of color and the first woman elected mayor of Boston.
A voting sign and campaign posters near the polling site at Tobin Municipal Building. Tuesday’s election will decide Boston’s first elected female mayor of color, with votes rolling in across 255 precincts until 8 p.m.. KATHERINE FEUERMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Wu victorious in historic election: 2021 Boston mayoral election live updates

Daily Free Press Staff November 2, 2021
We bring you the latest coverage on Boston's 2021 Mayoral Election as it breaks.
Boston mayoral candidate Annissa Essaibi George speaks during the Boston mayoral student forum Friday at Boston University’s Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground. COURTESY OF JORDAN KREINDLER/ BOSTON UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Mayoral candidates field questions from college students at BU StuGov, BIG forum

Daily Free Press Staff November 2, 2021
Mayoral candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George attended a college student forum Friday.
East to West: Nov. 2, 2021

East to West: Nov. 2, 2021

Veronica Thompson November 2, 2021

Happy Election Day! Today on East to West, we cover Halloween festivities around campus, the kickstart of BU’s poetry reading series, BU StuGov and BIG hosting the Boston mayoral forum and more. Click...

Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: Nightlife in Boston remains defined by racism

Editors November 1, 2021
It is important to acknowledge that Boston’s nightlife — just as any social structure dominating public life — is regulated by systemic racism that prevents everyone from having equal access to a care-free night.
Boston mayoral candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George at the African Meeting House in Beacon Hill Oct. 23. Boston University Student Government is hosting a mayoral forum Friday at the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground in partnership with the Boston Intercollegiate Government. MOHAN GE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU StuGov, BIG to host Boston mayoral forum, focus on issues affecting students

Jit Ping Lee October 28, 2021
Participants may attend in person or virtually to hear the candidates answer questions from students.
Former mayoral candidate John Barros introduces mayoral candidates Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi George at the African Meeting House in Beacon Hill Saturday. MOHAN GE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

GALLERY: Wu, Essaibi George discuss issues affecting Black Bostonians

Mohan Ge October 27, 2021
In a discussion organized by the Black Joy Project and hosted by the Museum of African American History Saturday, Boston mayoral candidates Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu answered questions about how they would address issues facing Black men and boys in the city.
Boston University Student Government Office

StuGov hears cabinet updates, endorses #BUHasAProblem demands

Anna Vidergar October 26, 2021
Senators held an unmoderated caucus once again, ending with a presentation on the protest's demands.
Mayoral candidate Annissa Essaibi-George speaks during a debate against candidate Michelle Wu

Wu, Essaibi George square off on transit, childcare in final televised debate before 2021 mayoral election

Cici Yu October 26, 2021
Mayoral candidates Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu faced-off in their final TV debate.
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