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Frederick Douglass bust unveiled at Mass. State House
On Frederick Douglass’ birthday Wednesday, a bust depicting him became the first statue of a Black historical figure to be displayed at Massachusetts’ 225-year-old capitol.
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Frederick Douglass bust breaks color barrier at Mass. State House
The first state-commissioned bust of a Black person was unveiled at the Massachusetts State House Wednesday. Honoring Frederick Douglass, the bust was unveiled in the recently renovated Senate chamber in a well-attended ceremony held on the abolitionist, orator and newspaper owner’s birthday nearly 130 years after he addressed state lawmakers himself. Senate President Karen Spilka has said that she left…
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Mass. lawmakers couldn't reach agreement on spending bill
The bill would provide a significant boost in funding towards the state’s emergency shelter system — impacting migrants entering the Bay State.
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Unhoused People Ordered to Vacate RI State House Grounds After Camping for 48 Hours
The State of Rhode Island has ordered the people camping outside the State House to vacate the grounds in the next 24 hours, according to WJAR. They were given notice that camping outside the State House is prohibited. Governor Dan McKee’s office told WJAR that they will try to connect the people to transportation to a shelter. The people are…