Social Justice

Government Social Justice State & Federal Government 

Senate Approves Commission To Revise or Redesign Massachusetts Seal and Motto

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 editor Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Massachusetts Senate, Senate President Karen Spilka, State seal

the following is a press release from Senate President Karen Spilka’s office. *** BOSTON – The Massachusetts State Senate on

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Community Social Justice 

Black Lives Matter Protest in Framingham August 8

July 27, 2020August 2, 2020 editor Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter protest, Black Student Union, Framingham Families For Racial Equity and Equality (FFREE), Framingham High Black Student Union

FRAMINGHAM – The Framingham High School Black Student Union will hold a Black Lives Matter protest at Historic Village Hall

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NATICK SOURCE Social Justice 

PHOTOS: Natick Stands Out To Support Black Lives Matter Movement

July 26, 2020July 26, 2020 editor Black Lives Matter, natick Source

By Lily Karofsky *** NATICK – There was a Black Lives Matter event on the Natick town common today, July

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Opinion Social Justice 

LETTER: Americans With Disability Act Turns 30 Today

July 26, 2020July 29, 2020 editor 30th Anniversary, Americans with Disabilities Act, Framingham Disability Commission, Letter to the editor, Sheryl Goldstein

FRAMINGHAM – Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.   I am proud to support this important

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Government Social Justice State & Federal Government 

Coalition of Organizations Endorsing Facial Recognition Moratorium Act by Sen. Markey & Rep. Pressley

July 25, 2020July 25, 2020 editor Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, facial recognition, Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act, racial justice, Sen. Ed Markey

The following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey, who was elected by voters in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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ASHLAND SOURCE Social Justice 

UPDATED: Newton Mayor & Ashland Town Manager To Join Framingham Mayor on Discussion of Racism in Their Communities Tuesday

July 24, 2020July 28, 2020 editor Ashland Source, Ashland Town Manager Michael Herbert, Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer, police, racism

The following is a press release. FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham will hold a community hour Tuesday, July 28,

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Government Health Social Justice State & Federal Government 

Sen. Warren: The 12,000+ Women Pregnant & Positive For COVID-19 Need Protection

July 24, 2020July 25, 2020 editor Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Coronavirus, pregnancy, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

The following is a media release from Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s office. She was elected by voters in the Commonwealth of

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Government Social Justice 

Mayor Spicer Removing Founder of Framingham Disability Commission

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 editor Framingham Disability Commission, Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer, Karen Foran Dempsey, Mayoral appointment

FRAMINGHAM – Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis as a child, Karen Foran uses a motorized scooter to get around Framingham. In

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ASHLAND SOURCE Government Police/Fire Social Justice 

Ashland Town Manager & Framingham Mayor Sign Pledge To Address Racism and Violence in Law Enforcement

July 23, 2020July 24, 2020 editor Ashland Source, Ashland Town Manager Michael Herbert, Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), police, Stand Against Racism, Town of Ashland

FRAMINGHAM – About 20 mayors and managers from cities and towns, have signed a Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) pledge

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Education Social Justice 

UPDATED: Amplify LatinX Hosting Leadership Panel With Framingham State President & University Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion

July 19, 2020July 20, 2020 editor Amplify LatinX, Framingham State University President F. Javier Cevallos, Panel, Vice President for Diversity Inclusion and Community Engagement Constance Cabello

FRAMINGHAM – Amplify LatinX will host a conversation with the President of Framingham State F. Javier Cevallos and the University’s

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