Hate

Watch: Reneé Rapp performs ‘I Hate Boston’ at Roadrunner, 2 months after launching controversial billboard

Concerts “I definitely don’t hate Boston anymore,” Rapp told the sold-out crowd Saturday night. Reneé Rapp’s merchandise table at Roadrunner in Boston had both “I hate Boston” and “I love Boston” shirts for sale. Heather Alterisio/Boston.com More than two months after launching a controversial “I Hate Boston” billboard in the North End, singer Reneé Rapp … [Read more…]

New state police unit launched to help fight hate crimes in Mass.

Local News “It is essential that we bring people together to advance proactive solutions and support our communities.” Lane Turner/Boston Globe A new state police unit launched Monday that will focus on combating hate crimes in Massachusetts. The Hate Crimes Awareness and Response Team will be dedicated to “enhancing federal, state and local partnerships and … [Read more…]