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woman dancing for indigenous peoples' day

Boston Marathon pushed to same day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, sparking concerns of obscured holiday

Cici Yu October 14, 2021
The Boston Marathon was moved to the same day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, concerning Native advocates.
Demonstrators marched from Nubian Square to Copley Square Wednesday evening to protest President Donald Trump potentially contesting the results of the presidential election. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Protesters demand all votes are counted, advocate for progressive policies

Daniel Kool November 5, 2020
Hundreds marched from Nubian Square to the steps of the Boston Public Library Wednesday night, rallying behind an array of progressive causes and protesting a false declaration of victory by President Donald Trump as the election remained too close to call.
East to West: Oct. 19, 2020

East to West: Oct. 19, 2020

Justin Tang October 19, 2020

FEATURING: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager WRITTEN BY: Justin Tang, Jackson Machesky, Sarah Wager, Katrina Liu, Nellie Maloney, Mia Parker EDITED BY: Nellie Maloney BASED ON DFP...

Dozens marched from Boston City Hall to the Boston Common on Thursday to demand immediate action on climate change. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Protesters demand climate justice at City Hall

Ele Berger October 16, 2020
Six social justice organizers spoke to the crowd at City Hall. The demonstrators then marched to Boston Common, chanting “stand up, fight back.”
A pony with a dyed mane to reflect the flag of Italy attends the Columbus Day Parade outside of City Hall Sunday afternoon. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston confronts conflicted history with Columbus Day

Alana Fialkoff October 9, 2017

During the 80th anniversary of Columbus Day this past weekend, Bostonians took to the streets in celebration as well as in protest. To many revelers at the Columbus Day Parade on Sunday, the federal...

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