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Boston City Councilor At-Large Julia Mejia. Following decades of advocacy seeking to address long-term effects of slavery and systemic racism, Mejia and City Councilor Tania Anderson filed a proposal to create a commission to study reparations for the African American community in Boston. RACHEL SHARPLES/DFP FILE

City Councilors present proposal to study systemic racism in Boston

Zoe Tseng February 23, 2022
Two councilors that filed a proposal to create a commission that would assess the effects of long-term racism in Boston.
The Massachusetts State House in Boston. State advocates and policy makers have expressed both approval and concern for Governor Charlie Baker’s redistricting of the State Senate and House of Representatives. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

Baker approves new district maps increasing majority-minority precincts

Jit Ping Lee November 11, 2021
Governor Charlie Baker signed into law new maps redistricting the State Senate and House last week.
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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.
The founder of Blue Crime Blue Dime speaks about police accountability and systemic inequality. ANRAN XIE | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Progressive groups rally in Boston Common on election night

Daily Free Press Staff November 4, 2020
Local progressive groups rallied to show their commitment to fighting for workers’ rights, climate justice and racial equity long after ballots were counted. About 50 people showed up in the 30-degree weather, bundled in coats and masks and bumping elbows to greet one another.
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