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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...

Native American historians and indigenous rights activists join together at a panel to inform, educate and discuss how to decolonize United States environmentalism Thursday evening at the North American Indian Center of Boston. PHOTO BY MARIA CASTILLO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Panel discusses indigenous peoples’ rights, environmentalism

Gabrielle Turi February 24, 2017

Approximately 175 people gathered at the North American Indian Center of Boston Thursday night for a panel discussion titled “Decolonizing Environmentalism,” organized by environmental organization...

Boston community members gather to discuss the social and economic impact of cultural appropriation among the Native American community and other marginalized groups. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Northeastern lecture discusses cultural appropriation, social media, racism

Hannah Harn February 1, 2017

Northeastern University’s Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion hosted a lecture on Tuesday night as a part of its two-day event, “Cultural Appropriation, Indigenous Social Media &...

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