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Quincy Market in Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Boston City Council members voted to change the name of Faneuil Hall, named after prominent colonial slave trader Peter Fanueil. CLARE ONG/DFP FILE

City councilors pass resolution to rename Faneuil Hall

Nicole Abrams October 25, 2023
A resolution to rename Faneuil Hall — named after wealthy merchant Peter Faneuil who profited off slavery — was passed by city councilors Wednesday during a Boston City Council meeting.
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Social justice groups promote Faneuil Hall name change, citizens offer input

Lauren Rowlands September 20, 2021
Bostonians give their thoughts on changing the controversial name of Faneuil Hall.
Northeastern University's Archives and Special Collections Department unveils the Lower Roxbury Black History Project Tuesday night at Northeastern University. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Northeastern unveils project commemorating history of Lower Roxbury

Natalie Carroll April 19, 2017

Approximately 150 people gathered at the John D. O’Bryant African-American Institute at Northeastern University on Tuesday evening for the unveiling of the Lower Roxbury Black History Project, an...

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