Arlington in the News
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A Dream Shattered: Why One Student Shifted Plans in Hopes of Earning a Degree
https://www.wbur.org/edify/2021/02/02/students-change-college-plans-pandemic
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Black Lives Matter Banner's Future Under Discussion
https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington/black-lives-matter-banner-s-future-under-discussion
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Arlington to retire Black Lives Matter banner at the end of the month
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Arlington Takes Pledge To Address Systemic Racism
https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington/arlington-takes-pledge-address-systemic-racism
On Racism in Arlington Public Schools:
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ARLINGTON PARENTS CALL OUT SCHOOL COMMITTEE CANDIDATE, NOTE RACIAL DISPARITIES
https://digboston.com/arlington-parents-call-out-school-committee-candidate-note-racial-disparities/
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In Arlington, Black voices challenge a white suburban school district to do better – Boston Globe
By Jenna Russell Globe Staff, Updated July 11, 2020, 2:56 p.m.
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THE BLACK STUDENT ALUM ACTIVATES ARLINGTON
https://acmi.tv/videos/the-black-student-alum-activates-arlington-june-20-2020/
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Arlington Superintendent Rejects Claims About Racial Data
https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington/arlington-superintendent-rejects-claims-racial-data
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What's It Like To Be A Student Of Color In A Predominantly White District? (podcast)
https://www.wbur.org/radioboston/2020/07/22/july-22-2020-rb
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Parents of children of color among 7 letter writers challenging view of race, other data
https://www.yourarlington.com/easyblog/entry/70-letters/2754-bias-042920.html
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Metco students called a racial slur in Arlington
https://www.boston25news.com/news/metco-students-called-a-racial-slur-in-arlington/448648404/
On Racist Vandalism and White Supremacism in Arlington:
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A Pro-Cop Rally In Arlington Is Met With Black Lives Matter Supporters
https://www.wbur.org/news/2020/09/11/back-the-blue-black-lives-matter-opposing-rallies
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Counter-Protest To Arlington 'Back The Blue' Rally Planned
Town leaders are wary about the pro-police rally, as they say organizers are affiliated with a controversial group called "Act for America."
https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington/counter-protest-arlington-back-blue-rally-planned
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Vandalized Signs Don't Stop BLM Supporters From Taking A Public Stance On Private Property
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Arlington 'Black Lives Matter' Signs Vandalized With KKK Imagery
https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington/arlington-black-lives-matter-signs-vandalized-kkk-imagery
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Black Lives Matter Banner Vandalized at Arlington High School
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Confronting White Supremacy New England - Arlington’s Back the Blue rally makes the list of white supremacist hosted or affiliated events
https://newenglandwhitesupremacists.com/white-supremacist-events/
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Black Lives Matter Banner Vandalized at Arlington High School, police investigating
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Rally draws 275 after Black Lives Matter banners at AHS vandalized
https://www.yourarlington.com/arlington-archives/safety/police/17520-blm-072320.html
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"It Has Shocked the Entire Jewish Community", Arsons Probed at Arlington
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Arlington Sees Spike In Hate Crimes: FBI Data
The town had the second-highest number of reported hate crimes in the state in 2017.
https://patch.com/massachusetts/arlington/arlington-sees-spike-hate-crimes-fbi-data
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Arlington police ‘greatly disturbed’ by recent string of racist, anti-Semitic vandalism
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Students Could Avoid Charges in Vandalism of Arlington High School
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Racist, anti-Semitic graffiti found in school bathrooms
https://www.wcvb.com/article/racist-anti-semitic-graffiti-found-in-school-bathrooms/8232843
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14 Students Accused of Hateful Vandalism At Arlington High School
On Lt R. Pedrini