'Slavery in Boston' exhibit opens

[Judi Lynn]

Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, Mayor Michelle Wu, former state Rep. Byron Rushing, and Kyera Singleton celebrate the opening of the city’s new “Slavery in Boston” exhibit with a ribbon cutting. (Libby O’Neill/Boston Herald)

By BOSTON HERALD STAFF |
PUBLISHED: June 16, 2023 at 7:55 p.m. | UPDATED: June 16, 2023 at 7:56 p.m.

A new exhibit, “Slavery in Boston,” digs deep into the city’s role in slavery — and has renewed the debate about Faneuil Hall.

Protesters with the New Democracy Coalition protested the event to rename the tourist attraction named after Peter Faneuil, a wealthy 18th-century slave owner.

The two-story exhibit chronicles enslaved African and Native American people.

“This exhibit lays a crucial foundation for Boston to address our legacy of enslavement and support the healing process for our descendant communities,” said Mayor Michelle Wu, in prepared remarks.

“As we continue our work to combat racial and economic inequity, it is essential to address our past in ways that create space to process grief, uplift resilience, and repair the harm,” added Reverend Mariama White-Hammond, Chief of Environment, Energy and Open Space.

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