Tag: Lydia Edwards

A Move to End Natural Hair Discrimination
Metro, Column

A Move to End Natural Hair Discrimination

At the Oct. 2 City Council Meeting in Boston, Councilor Lydia Edwards ardently put forth a resolution to prevent discrimination against natural hairstyles. This was in support of already pending legislature that was filed by Steven Ultrino, a state representative, on Sept. 18.

Protester Mask Ban Argued at City Council
Metro, Politics, Boston

Protester Mask Ban Argued at City Council

In the wake of counter-protests at the Straight Pride Parade two weeks ago, the Boston City Council discussed the prohibition of wearing a mask, hood, or other devices designed to conceal the identity of protesters in Boston. Many of the protesters at the Straight Pride Parade were wearing masks to disguise their faces, the proposal…