“Every single person in Massachusetts deserves to live a life free from fear, discrimination, and hatred. … The diversity of our community is a source of strength.” — Gov. Maura Healey, announcing the program on Monday
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White supremacists stepping up activities in Massachusetts
Massachusetts now ranks among the top three states for incidents of white supremacist propaganda over the last five years. Despite becoming a hotbed for organizing, Massachusetts has not yet seen the number of hate crimes increase significantly.
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Hate group’s flyers target New Bedford neighborhood
“The messages in these materials have no place in New Bedford, and I stand with all those in our City in categorically condemning the attempt to enlist support for them. The City promptly brought this incident to the attention of the FBI and remains in communication with the Bureau.” — New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell
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Neo-Nazis on South Coast: Local LGBTQ+ group concerned but says ‘we will move forward’
The neo-Nazi group is based mostly in Greater Boston. But in recent months, it has expanded its presence in the South Coast — targeting library events known as “Drag Queen Story Hour,” in which drag artists read books to children.