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GALLERY: Stop Asian Hate Protest in Boston Common

by Conor Kelley

Following several acts of racism against Asian Americans, demonstrators gathered at the Boston Common Parkman Bandstand Saturday to protest anti-Asian discrimination and violence.

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A demonstrator wearing a ‘Stand Up for Asians’ mask at the Stop Asian Hate Boston rally. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
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Boston-based standup comedian and producer Nate Shu speaks to the crowd about his experience with anti-Asian sentiment and racism. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
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Demonstrators listen to speakers at the rally. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
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PRJCT Why co-founder and A Place of Change Men’s Ministry Leader Justin Singletary tells protestors that communities of color stand strong with the Asian community in the fight against injustice. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
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A demonstrator holds a sign reading ‘Stop the Hate!’ as actor and activist William Lex Ham addresses the crowd. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
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Rally organizers and Harvard University students Janet Hernandez and Ryan Doan Nguyen join in a chant led by William Lex Ham. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
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Protestors gather to stand in solidarity with the Asian community. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
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A demonstrator holds a ‘Stop Being Racist’ sign. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
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William Lex Ham concludes the rally, saying more work lies ahead in fighting for the Asian community, but that he is proud of the rally’s turnout. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF
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4 Comments

  1. Chanh Nguyen
    March 15, 2021 at 8:15 am

    Love the photos, especially of the 3 organizers and the accurate details of this historic event. Thank you.

  2. Nate Shu
    March 17, 2021 at 10:35 pm

    Hell yeah, and not just out of vanity of seeing pictures of myself!

  3. Jackson Anon
    March 18, 2021 at 9:17 am

    It’s heartwarming to see this! Thank you.

  4. One love
    March 18, 2021 at 7:58 pm

    My heart is broken can’t believe this is still going on in the 21th centre. Let’s keep the fight going for justice and discrimination. We will not be silent no longer. Global love Japan, China,Korea, india and South East Asia where you at???