Callie s Commentary | May 10, 2021
This Strategy May Offer The Best Chance To Elect A Black Mayor. But At What Cost?
From left, City Councilor Lydia Edwards; City Councilor Michelle Wu; City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George; City Counciler Andrea Campbell; Rep. Ayanna Pressley, a former Boston city councilor; and acting Mayor Kim Janey pose for a photograph in this Jan. 2, 2018, file photo.
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Callie s Commentary | May 10, 2021
Ella Fitzgerald and Beyonce’ have earned the accolades of millions of fans who admire and enjoy the talents of both top singers and entertainers. Though they are two Black women in the same industry, each is known for her distinctive performance style. Short of being tone deaf, nobody would confuse one for the other.
âWhatâs happening is white privilegeâ: Kid-glove treatment of pro-Trump mob stirs anger
By Victoria McGrane Globe Staff,Updated January 7, 2021, 5:03 p.m.
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The contrast was stark.
Last summer, a diverse group of largely peaceful protesters for racial justice were met with tear gas, military tactics, and legions of police in riot gear. But when armed and violent â and mostly white â insurrectionists stormed the Capitol on Wednesday, an anemic law enforcement operation was comparatively gentle, even polite.
Black activists, politicians, and regular citizens shared their outrage at the unequal treatment on social media and beyond, decrying the disparity as they watched white Trump supporters ransack and riot with relative impunity.