Boston Archives

SILVER DINING PLAYBOOK: HOW WILL HOSPITALITY WORKERS PAY BILLS IF THEY GET SICK?

“Low wage workers are actually, literally, afraid for their lives. They need to know they’re not dependent on tips.”

HALEY HAMILTON June 25, 2020

RALLY AGAINST POLICE BRUTALITY SEEKS TO SEND MOMS TO MINNEAPOLIS FOR MOTHER’S DAY MARCH

“Mothers and families of victims of police violence took the stage to explain the pain inflicted upon them by cops who are supposed to protect them.”

BINJ ONLINE June 20, 2020

Black Trans Lives Matter rally in Boston

BOSTON TRANS RESISTANCE MARCH IS “MOST AUTHENTIC PRIDE IN 50 YEARS”

“Members of the Boston’s Transgender/Gender non-conforming communities are taking back our Pride. Since the 2016 election, we have had an additional layer of barriers added to our daily lives.”

KEIKO HIROMI June 15, 2020

FLUCTUATING SUPPLY AND RISING TENSIONS FOR FOOD RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS

Closures and other pandemic factors have cost about an eighth of working adults their job. More people need help, while businesses that might otherwise donate are closed.

ZACK HUFFMAN June 9, 2020

Black Lives Matter rally against police brutality

MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS UNITE “AGAINST RACIST POLICE TERROR” IN BOSTON

Among the dozens of ongoing demonstrations since the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis cop, yesterday’s “United Against Racist Police Terror!” in Boston was a rather unique event.

KEIKO HIROMI June 8, 2020

HOW MUCH INPUT DO AREA COLLEGE STUDENTS HAVE IN UNIVERSITY REOPENING PLANS?

With little guidance from the government, colleges seem to be basing reopening decisions on student morale as well as scientific research.

MAX GERSTEN June 5, 2020

RODENT SIGHTINGS ON THE RISE IN GREATER BOSTON THROUGHOUT COVID-19 CRISIS

“The rodents are actually looking for food that is not there, so there are a lot more sightings. They need food and water to survive. It doesn’t have to be filet mignon, it doesn’t have to Evian.”

ZACK HUFFMAN May 29, 2020

QUARANTINED WITH THE ENEMY: INCREASED CHALLENGES FOR VICTIMS, ADVOCATES

“We help them understand that they are in danger. Information is very important. This country is different from our [Latin American] countries. In this country, there is a lot of help for victims of domestic violence and many do not know it.”

IÑAKI ESTÍVALIZ May 20, 2020

mental health college students coronavirus

COLLEGE STUDENTS, NOW HOME, STILL STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

“I am not asking for awareness from everyone, but I am asking if you know someone who struggles with mental health to check up on them frequently and actually show them you want to help and support them.”

BELLA PELLETIERE May 8, 2020

THE NEW FACE OF DIRECT ACTION IN MASS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Some of the many ways people are safely advocating for workers, renters, incarcerated people, artists, and other vulnerable populations.

OLIVIA DENG May 7, 2020