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Community Shows Support For Boston School Hit By Racist Graffiti
Dozens of people stood outside the Tynan elementary school Friday morning rallying for unity and welcoming children and staff.
BOSTON, MA — Dozens of community members and politicians braved the weather and stood outside the Tynan Elementary School Friday morning in an effort to show support for the staff and students of the school, days after racist graffiti was found on the building.
Community members lined the sidewalk and waved as children hopped off school buses and made their way into the building.
Community members held signs calling for equality and inclusion. Brightly colored signs said things like "We stand for opportunity," "We stand for community," "We stand for Inclusion," and "We are South Boston." Another sign said "We stand for unity."
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Eileen Murphy lives less than a block from the school and described the rally as productive.
"Most everyone was just furious about the vile messages at the school. It's like old wounds were ripped open," she said.
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Mayor Marty Walsh, City Councilor Michelle Wu and Tito Jackson were among politicians who showed up.
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Read more about the incident here: Racist Graffiti Found Inside Boston Elementary School
View this post on Instagramwednesday morning: students and teachers at the tynan elementary school in southie arrived to racist slurs graffitied all over their doors. the school community and the surrounding neighborhood were heartbroken and angry. no one knew quite what to do. • this morning: 100+ people gathered at the school to welcome and cheer on the students as they walked in to start their day. there were neighbors from all over the commonwealth, boston public school teachers, elected officials, fire fighters, and police officers. what stood out most though, were the kids. kids from nursery to high school. they held signs and shared their halloween candy, and clapped and cheered for the students. they were proud to be there, to show the tynan students love and support. their kindness and compassion seemed effortless. • in a time where it’s easy to be angry, these kids showed us how easy it can be to care. i’m choosing to take a page from their book. let’s care more. • p.s. early voting ends today in MA.
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Photo courtesy Eileen Murphy
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