14 photos from Boston’s rally on the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder

Mass Action Against Police Brutality organized a rally and march in Franklin Park.

People listen to a speaker at a racial injustice rally on the one year anniversary of George Floyd's death, Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Franklin Park in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

By Julia Taliesin

May 25, 2021

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On May 25, 2020, George Floyd died after former police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds. A year later, demonstrators around the country took to the streets to mark the one year anniversary of Floyd’s murder.

In Boston, Mass Action Against Police Brutality organized a rally and march in Franklin Park. Here are photos and social media posts from the event.

Demonstrators take to the streets outside the Franklin Park Zoo on the first anniversary of George Floyd’s death. #7News pic.twitter.com/s9CEyHzCgZ
— Eric Kane (@EricKaneTV) May 25, 2021

Tears pooled in Hope Coleman’s eyes after she spoke about her son, Terrence Coleman, who was shot and killed by police in 2016. Demonstrators gathered in Franklin Park one year after the death of George Floyd as they continue to demand justice and call for police reform nationwide. The event was organized by Mass Action Against Police Brutality. *Erin Clark/Globe Staff*

Hope Coleman raises her fist after speaking to a crowd at Franklin Park marking the anniversary of George Floyd’s death. Her son, Terrence Coleman, was killed by Boston police in 2016 after she called 911 seeking mental health help for him. pic.twitter.com/8fRTi1eoVK
— ally jarmanning (@allyjarmanning) May 25, 2021