Civil Rights & Social Justice
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Boston paid tribute to a true legend this week. On Wednesday, city and state leaders cut the ribbon on the brand-new William Felton “Bill” Russell Bridge, officially renaming the North Washington Bridge in honor of the Celtics icon and civil rights activist. The $200 million project connects Charlestown and the North End, sitting right in […]
Two Black men who were falsely accused in one of Boston’s most infamous murder cases are finally receiving restitution—more than 30 years later. Alan Swanson and Willie Bennett, who were both wrongfully linked to the 1989 killing of Carol Stuart, will receive a combined $150,000 settlement from the City of Boston. The announcement comes two […]
