Boston March Against Hate & "Free Speech" Rally
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Saturday August 19, 2017
Carole's reflections on the August 19th Anti-Racism March in Boston. A day well spent. Multiculturalism at work.
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The Three Main Events
All Three Events Met In The Boston Common
The Boston "Free Speech" Rally drew up to 50 participants. The group has indirect connections to white supremacy groups in America. Their rally was held at the Parkman Bandstand in Boston Common.
The Counter Protest March of the day drew up to 40,000 participants mostly from Massachusetts and surrounding New England states. It was organized by Black Lives Matter, Combined Interfaith Organizations, the NAACP, Trade Unions, and several other Community and Social Justice Organizations.
The Coalition to Organize, Mobilize Boston Against Trump and Answer Coalition Boston also held a rally at Boston Common near the State House Entrance.
Say NO to Hate!
*Carole participated in the entire Counter Protest March from the Reggie Lewis Track Center in Roxbury, Massachusetts to the Boston Common.
Watch The Video To Learn More.
The Gathering At Reggie Lewis Track & Field Center In Roxbury, Massachusetts
Marchers Walked Up Tremont Street from Roxbury Through The South End
Ending in Downtown Boston at the Boston Common
March Distance: 1.9 Miles
The Next Three Videos Involve Some Of The Marching Groups Negotiating With Police Commissioner William Evans (in the light blue shirt) On Whether To Keep The Sticks On Individual Signs While Marching. Safety Concerns Were Raised During The Discussions.
Video From The Boston Counter Protesters March & Rally
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Boston Free Speech Participants Leaving The Parkman Bandstand
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These Last Videos Are From The Street Skirmish After The March And Rally
On A Side Street Off Tremont Street
Around 4:00 pm I walked out of Boston Common crossed Tremont Street and began walking to the subway to catch the "Orange Line," ultimately to go back to my car. The main counter protesters' rally had ended at 3:05 pm. While I was walking to the "T" station, a skirmish broke out near Macy's Department Store. One of the Boston Free Speech alt right members was assaulted before the police got involved. Rocks and bottles of urine were thrown at the police. In the end, several anti-alt right persons were arrested for disorderly conduct.
It is doubtful that those arrested were a part of the main march and rally that I had joined. Fortunately, of the 40,000 reported at the march and rallies, only 33 people were arrested. Except for the alt-lite person, there was no other property damage or injuries reported.
It is doubtful that those arrested were a part of the main march and rally that I had joined. Fortunately, of the 40,000 reported at the march and rallies, only 33 people were arrested. Except for the alt-lite person, there was no other property damage or injuries reported.
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