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protesters at a mass action against police brutality national day of action

Activists continue calling for an end to police violence

Rin Velasco April 26, 2021
Mass Action held its third protest since the killing of Daunte Wright more than two weeks ago.
GALLERY: Activists protest Daunte Wright death

GALLERY: Activists protest Daunte Wright death

Hannah Yoshinaga April 16, 2021

Mass Action Against Police Brutality organized an emergency press conference Thursday to protest the Sunday killing of Daunte Wright by police. More than 100 activists gathered at the Massachusetts State...

carla sheffield speaks at a mass action against police brutality event

Protestors demand justice for Daunte Wright, others killed by police

Daniel Kool April 16, 2021
More than 100 gathered outside the State House Thursday, as Derek Chauvin's trial continued.
GALLERY: Protestors march to demand justice for George Floyd death

GALLERY: Protestors march to demand justice for George Floyd death

Jasmine Li March 7, 2021

Activists marched from Peters Park to Fields Corner Saturday to demand the conviction of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd last May.

Protestor carrying a Black Lives Matter Flag at a Mass Action Against Police Brutality Protest in Boston

Protestors demand conviction in trial of Derek Chauvin

Sam Trottenberg March 7, 2021
Dozens of protesters gathered before 1 p.m. at Peters Park two days before the trial of Derek Chauvin, who has been charged with second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd last May.
Boston Police Department officers at a protest

Social justice protests echo through Boston’s history

Daniel Kool February 18, 2021
In its almost 400-year history, Boston has never been a stranger to unrest. Protests began in late May, following the death of George Floyd, and continued until the winter.
A protester has milk and water poured over her face to soothe the burning.

Boston police pepper spray protesters in confrontation during police brutality march

Angela Yang May 29, 2020
“I couldn’t open up my eyes no more,” 18-year-old Rania Belqaie said, as screams broke through in the background. “My eyes were burning.”
A protester holds up a sign at “Not1More- Rally Vs Cop Brutality StephonClark2TerrenceColeman” on Wednesday night. The rally was hosted by Massachusetts Action Against Police Brutality. PHOTO COURTESY MASS ACTION AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY

Boston activist group recognizes MLK’s contributions to movements of today

Camille Mojica April 6, 2018
Mass Action Against Police Brutality is still defending victims of police gun shootings — and now, they’re recognizing the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for encouraging similar activism.
Supporters of Mary Holmes in her case against the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority gathered at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston Wednesday afternoon. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Protesters gather at courthouse for MBTA police brutality case

Ashley Griffin November 10, 2016

Approximately 20 people gathered at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse Wednesday afternoon to show support for Mary Holmes in her case against the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority...

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