Day: June 22, 2020

“Freedmen’s Memorial Monument” or “Emancipation Group” in Boston’s Park Square, June 18, 2020. (© Greg Cook photo)

Art Greg CookJune 22, 2020 0

As 12K Sign Petition Saying Boston Emancipation Monument Should Go, City Schedules Hearing

In less than two weeks, more than 12,000 people have signed an online petition calling for the removal of “Freedmen’s Memorial Monument” or “Emancipation Group” in Boston’s Park Square. And…Continue Reading →

Kevin Peterson, founder of the Boston-based New Democracy Coalition, launching his hunger fast at Faneuil Hall, Boston, June 22, 2020.

Activism Greg CookJune 22, 2020 0

Boston’s Faneuil Hall Is Named For A Slaver, Kevin Peterson Launches Hunger Fast Calling For It To Be Renamed

Boston’s Faneuil Hall is named for a slaver. This afternoon, Kevin Peterson, founder of the Boston-based New Democracy Coalition, launched a hunger fast at the landmark across from Boston City…Continue Reading →