Protests Against Police Brutality
WBUR's coverage of the anti-police brutality protests in America in the wake of the killing of George Floyd.
Local leaders promised change after George Floyd's death. 2 years later, the work is unfinished
After George Floyd was killed by a police officer two years, advocates called for change at police departments across the country, including in Massachusetts. But today, those efforts remain a...
Man sentenced to 5 years in prison after shooting gun during Boston protest
A Boston man who repeatedly fired a gun in the direction of officers during a protest against police brutality last summer was sentenced to five years in prison, prosecutors said...
On Anniversary Of George Floyd's Death, Demonstrators Gather In Franklin Park
Those gathered at Franklin Park Tuesday at an event organized by Mass. Action Against Police Brutality said the names of those killed by police locally: Terrence Coleman, Burrell Ramsey-White, Juston...
What's Changed? 'Not Enough': Local Protesters Reflect On The Year Since George Floyd’s Killing
To mark the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police, WBUR asked some folks who protested in Boston last summer to reflect back on that time —...
'Until We Win': Boston Protesters Seek Bigger Changes To Policing
Police reform activists have had some recent wins, including the guilty verdicts against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. But they say much more is needed.
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Activists Gather In Boston, Demand Further Police Accountability After Chauvin Verdict
The event, hosted by the prominent local activist group, Mass Action Against Police Brutality, drew a small crowd of dozens of protesters, including the family members of several people who...
PHOTOS: After Chauvin Verdict, Demonstrators Gather In Boston To Demand Accountability
There were multiple demonstrations pushing for racial justice across Boston Wednesday evening, a day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd.
PHOTOS: Rejoicing, Reactions In Minneapolis, Other Cities After Ex-Officer Chauvin Is Found Guilty
Demonstrators and activists against police brutality took to the streets in Minneapolis and in other U.S. cities to express relief, exaltation and continued calls for justice following the verdict in...
WATCH LIVE: Boston Acting Mayor Janey Delivers Remarks On Chauvin Guilty Verdict
At 6 p.m. Tuesday, Boston Acting Mayor Kim Janey is expected to speak at City Hall about the trial verdict for former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. He was found...
Protesters Gather On Beacon Hill, Demand Prosecution Of Police Officers Who Kill People
The group gathered in Boston has also long pushed for further investigations and prosecutions in local cases of police violence.
Judge Dismisses Bulk Of Discrimination Lawsuit Led By Cambridge Whole Foods Employees
The law "does not protect one’s right to associate with a given social cause, even a race-related one, in the workplace," wrote the deciding judge in an opinion released Friday.
Wisconsin Prosecutors Seek Rittenhouse Arrest, Higher Bond
Kyle Rittenhouse failed to inform the court of his change of address within 48 hours of moving, Kenosha County prosecutors alleged in a motion filed with Judge Bruce Schroeder. The...
After A Year Of Calls For Changes To Policing, A Reform Bill Awaits Baker's Signature
After a year convulsed by Black Lives Matter protests and calls for heightened police accountability, a major police reform bill sits on Gov. Charlie Baker's desk. He is expected to...
Black Leaders In Massachusetts Call On State Legislature To Pass Police Reform Bill
The Massachusetts House and Senate have approved separate versions of the bill, but have yet to hammer out a final compromise.
WATCH LIVE: Breonna Taylor's Family Gives Statement After Officers Not Charged For Her Death
The family of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman who was killed by police in a botched no-knock raid of her home, will speak from Louisville at 10:30 a.m.
Gov. Baker Activates National Guard After Day Of Nationwide Protests Over Breonna Taylor Verdict
The governor's order comes a day after police officers involved in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, a Black Kentucky woman who was killed by Louisville police in her own...
Boston Protesters Express Rage And Exhaustion Over Lack Of Charges In Breonna Taylor's Death
"I'm sick and tired of what's going on in the country," said one protester at a rally in Boston just hours after the announcement.
A Pro-Cop Rally In Arlington Is Met With Black Lives Matter Supporters
A group of about 100 people, made up of mostly older white men, stood in front of Arlington's town hall Thursday holding black-and-white American flags with a blue line. Across...
Seeking Racial Justice, A 2-Day 'Scholar Strike' Disrupts Mass. Universities
The so-called "Scholar Strike," it looked more like a display of commitment to racial justice than an adversarial labor action. But participants said they hope the two-day disruption will change...
Boston Police Task Force Calls For A New Oversight Office — With Subpoena Power
The Boston Police Reform Task Force is recommending the city create an independent office with broad investigatory and subpoena powers that could review and resolve civilian complaints and assess Boston...