Emerson College President Lee Pelton recently penned a letter to the Emerson community detailing his own experiences with racism, as well as his response to racism in America in the wake of George Floyd’s death. The Sun spoke with Pelton…
Month: June 2020
Phase Two of State’s Reopening Plan Begins This Week; Kennealy Says Will Have Two Steps
Phase Two of the state’s reopening plan began on Monday, June 8, after an announcement by Governor Charlie Baker over the weekend. “This terrible terrible virus and the terrible toll that it takes will be with us until there are…
SELDC Discusses Garden Entry, Roof Deck in the District
The South End Landmark District Commission met virtually on June 2, where they heard two proposals for residential work in the district. At 591 Tremont St., Project Manager Stephanie Seeley proposed installing a door and tile at the landing at…
BVHDC Approves Nine Townhomes at 132 Arlington St.
The Bay Village Historic District Commission (BVHDC) met virtually via Zoom on June 9, where the project at 132 Arlington St. was officially approved. The project came before the Commission last month for an advisory review, where it was very…
“Defund” the Police? Not so Fast
Racism, from subtle to overt, has existed at every level of American society since our nation’s inception. It was embedded in our Constitution by our Founding Fathers, many of whom were slave owners, who declared that slaves should be counted…
Letter to the Editor
Boston Building Trades Unions: We Fight for Black Lives, because Black Lives Matter Dear Editor, The recent heinous murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery are unconscionable and unacceptable, and demonstrate, again, the brutal, institutionalized racism within our…
Guest Op-Ed: Protect Massachusetts Fall Election
As poll workers, we know how much preparation it takes to ensure that Election Day runs smoothly. In order to avoid the scenes we saw in Florida and Wisconsin earlier this year, the Massachusetts Legislature must take action—and quickly—to ensure…
Cathedral High holds one of the first virtual graduation events
The usual pomp and circumstance at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross for commencement at Cathedral High was replaced this year with online viewing from the kitchen table for the schools 57 graduates.Head of School Dan Carmody said the ceremony…
Peters Park Protest
