Controversy​ Over Boston Pride's Anti Police Violence Statement

• Original anti-police violence statement written by the Boston Pride Communications team

• Statement revised by board (with “#blacklivemater removed) and posted without consulting Communications Team or Black Pride Chair

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Boston Pride Volunteer Leadership and Workforce Ask Board Members To Resign

• Letter to Board from Boston Pride's volunteer workforce and community leaders

• Boston Pride’s Response and community reaction

• Boston Pride's Letter to Pride 4 the People regarding Trademark and Black Pride

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Additional Supporting Documents

• Ten demands made by Black Lives Matter @ Boston Pride Parade 2015

• Boston Pride Bylaws

  • This is an old version from 2007 that has most likely been updated, however in our experience, the overall structure has remained the same. We were unable to obtain a current copy.

• Boston Pride Guidestar Profile

  • ​Boston Pride reported their top goals for 2019 and 2020. Addressing issues of race, racism, and white privilege do not appear in any goals.