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GALLERY: Demonstrators demand rent cancelation amid pandemic

by Conor Kelley

Demonstrators from Cancel the Rents Boston gathered in Nubian Square Saturday to call for the cancelation of rents and mortgage payments while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten housing affordability.

Cancel the Rents Boston organizer Joe Taché leads a demonstration at Nubian Station to demand the cancellation of rent and mortgage payments in Boston and across the country. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
Demonstrators hold “Cancel the Rents” signs in Nubian Square. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
Roxbury and Dorchester residents stand among the demonstrators at Nubian Station. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
Cancel the Rents Boston organizer Rachel Domond says the pandemic-induced federal moratorium on evictions is delaying widespread evictions and foreclosures. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
UNITE HERE Local 26 Vice President Michael Kramer describes the impact of economic hardships on workers as a result of the pandemic. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
Demonstrators at Nubian Station hold a banner created by Boston-based artist Beantown BDBC demanding national and local relief for rent and mortgage payments. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
Pedestrians at Nubian Station observe the Cancel the Rents Boston demonstration from across the street. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
Boston Teachers Union member Cecil Carey expresses concern for his students’ families that have been evicted from their homes. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
Demonstrators listen to Cancel the Rents Boston speakers. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
Cancel the Rents Boston holds a campaign sign-up following their demonstration at Nubian Station. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF






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