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Meet at the Parkman Bandstand
Hands off Boston!
Hands off Massachusetts!
Hands off America!
The federal administration thinks this country belongs to them—and that they're above the law.
They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our rights, our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. But as Mayor Wu put it — two weeks after standing up for Boston’s immigrants in Congress and one week after Boston became a sanctuary city for the LGBTQ+ community — “No one tells Boston how to take care of our own, not kings, and not presidents who think they are kings… God save whoever messes with Boston.”
On Saturday, April 5th, a coalition of Massachusetts resistance groups is taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off! Because we will always protect our neighbors, regardless of their race, their gender or sexuality, where they were born, or their choice or lack of religion.
Senator Ed Markey called for 100,000 people on Boston Common to show that Massachusetts is ready to protect democracy—and we the people are ready to show up. We the people means EVERYBODY!
See you there!
Schedule
11:00 AM | Gather at the Parkman Bandstand
11:25 AM | March to City Hall Plaza
12:30 PM | Arrive at City Hall Plaza, Speakers Begin
Also featuring a short acoustic performance by the Dropkick Murphys!
Speakers
MC: Rev. Mariama White-Hammond | Founder, New Roots AME Church, Dorchester
MC: Rahsaan D. Hall | President and CEO, Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts
Senator Ed Markey
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley | Massachusetts's 7th Congressional District
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu
Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll
Carol Rose | Executive Director, ACLU Massachusetts
Chastity Bowick | Co-Founder, Trans Resistance & Former Executive Director of the Transgender Emergency Fund of Massachusetts
Chrissy Lynch | President, AFL-CIO Massachusetts
Jaya Savita | Executive Director, Asian Pacific Islanders Civic Action Network (APIs CAN)
Jessica Tang | President, The American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts
Dr. Kylie Ariel Bemis | Athlete Advocate, Rising Hearts
Reggi Alkiewicz | Civic Engagement Coordinator, North American Indian Center of Boston
Richard F. Couture | President, American Federation of Government Employees, Council 215; MA AFL-CIO
Official Flyer
Sponsors & Partners
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This is a nonviolent action. We expect all participants to remain peaceful and to try to de-escalate any potential confrontations.
FAQ
ACCESS
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We will have ASL interpreters at City Hall and are working to set up a designated crowd section.
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The march is about 0.5 miles, mostly flat, and accessible to wheels with curb-cuts for transitions from marching on sidewalks to the street. For those with mobility issues, we recommend taking the T from Boston Common to Government Center.
MESSAGING AND IMAGERY
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The monarch butterfly represents the dignity and resilience of migrants and the right that all living beings have to move freely.
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Bring your flags: American, Pride, Earth, etc. Bring your signs! Messaging inspiration can be found here.
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A mix of elected officials and activists from a range of organizations impacted by the lawlessness of the current administration.
TRANSPORTATION
For more questions, email info@mass50501.org