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Faneuil Hall was named after a slave owner Boston City Council calls for renaming the site

The Boston City Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a resolution that calls for renaming Faneuil Hall, a popular tourist site.

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Boston s Faneuil Hall was named after a slave owner Now, the City Council is calling for a change

The Boston City Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a resolution that calls for renaming Faneuil Hall. But it remains unclear when, if ever, the name will be changed.

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Boston City Council moves to rename Faneuil Hall

The Boston City Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a resolution that calls for renaming Faneuil Hall, a popular tourist site that is named after a wealthy merchant who owned and traded slaves.

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Boston councilmember wants hearing to consider renaming Faneuil Hall due to slavery ties

Boston councilmember wants hearing to consider renaming Faneuil Hall due to slavery ties
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Boston City Council member wants hearing to consider renaming Faneuil Hall

Boston's City Council on Wednesday is expected to debate whether to hold a hearing on renaming Faneuil Hall, which is named for a slave owner.

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