The international exhibit “Lest We Forget,” came to Boston on Tuesday, placing 60 portraits of Holocaust survivors along the sidewalks of the Common.
Metro, Politics, Boston
Students Lead Thousands to Protest Gun Violence in March for Our Lives
Organized by students in the wake of the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD) in Parkland, Fla. last month, thousands participated in the rally March for Our Lives on Saturday to protest gun violence. Participants marched from Roxbury at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School down Columbus Ave. to Boston Common.
Metro, Boston
In Common, Record Breaking Attempt Reminds Us of Peace
On Saturday, a crowd on 1,682 people gathered in Boston Common attempting to break the record for the world’s largest human peace sign. Roxbury Children’s Services orchestrated the event to do something positive for the community.
Metro
Festival Illuminates Japanese Culture
On Sunday, Thousands of Bostonians flocked to Boston Common for the annual Japanese Festival boasting hundreds of booths, live music and special performances.
Column, Metro
Shining a Light on a New Christmas Spirit
Following the Boston Common tree lighting ceremony, Columnist William Batchelor reminisces about the holiday season and looks toward welcoming change.
Metro, Top Story, Politics, Boston
To Protest Trump, Students Walk Out of Class
At 2 p.m. on Monday, Boston Common filled with middle school, high school, and college students, all of whom walked out of their classes to protest the election of Donald Trump, and unite for the future.
Metro, Boston
Thousands Welcome the Holiday Season at the Boston Common Tree Lighting Ceremony
On Thursday, thousands of Bostonians flocked to the 75th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the Common for a night filled with pyrotechnics, festivity, and holiday cheer.
Boston, Top Story, Metro
In Boston Common, a Peaceful Rally for Love
At 2 p.m. on Friday, hundreds of Bostonians attended the Love Rally in the Common to peacefully unite following the election of Donald Trump as 45th President of the United States.
Boston, Featured Story, Politics, Photos, Metro
Gallery: A Closer Look at Boston’s Post-Election, Anti-Trump Rally
On Wednesday night, several thousand marched in downtown Boston to protest Donald Trump’s presidential election. This is what it was like.
Metro, Boston, Top Story
‘Not My President:’ Thousands Protest Trump’s Victory at the Boston Common
Following the results of the 2016 presidential election, over 4,000 Bostonians gathered in front of the State House to peacefully protest Trump’s victory Wednesday evening.
