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A performer raising money for college tuition plays the violin. Many passersby stopped to listen to the music.

A performer raising money for college tuition plays the violin. Many passersby stopped to listen to the music.

A woman sells freshly squeezed lemonade at her tent. The lemonade attracted a large line of customers wanting a break from the heat of the open street.

A woman sells freshly squeezed lemonade at her tent. The lemonade attracted a large line of customers wanting a break from the heat of the open street.

A band plays jazz outside of Deluca’s Market. The sunnier weather on Sunday provided a much-needed break from recent stretches of rainfall, including rainfall caused by Hurricane Lee.

A band plays jazz outside of Deluca’s Market. The sunnier weather on Sunday provided a much-needed break from recent stretches of rainfall, including rainfall caused by Hurricane Lee.

Street performer Snap Boogie takes a break between performances. The Open Newbury Street initiative expanded this year to 16 events, a significant number more than the six events held in 2022.

Street performer Snap Boogie takes a break between performances. The Open Newbury Street initiative expanded this year to 16 events, a significant number more than the six events held in 2022.

Berklee student band Joey and Friends entertain passersby by singing pop hits, including Bruno Mars’ “Treasure.” The band was one of many student groups using the event as an opportunity to show off their talent and raise money.

Berklee student band Joey and Friends entertain passersby by singing pop hits, including Bruno Mars’ “Treasure.” The band was one of many student groups using the event as an opportunity to show...

Passersby look at a variety of figurines and jewelry being sold at a tent. Businesses with locations along the street were encouraged to set up tents, and the City of Boston also allowed pop-up businesses to apply for a tent.

Passersby look at a variety of figurines and jewelry being sold at a tent. Businesses with locations along the street were encouraged to set up tents, and the City of Boston also allowed pop-up businesses...

Police stand in front of metal barricades outside the Omni Parker House Hotel on Tremont Street during the protest Friday, Jan. 27. On Saturday, these barricades were abandoned, and there was no visible police presence along the protest route.

Police stand in front of metal barricades outside the Omni Parker House Hotel on Tremont Street during the protest Friday, Jan. 27. On Saturday, these barricades were abandoned, and there was no visible...

A member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Boston, holds a megaphone in the middle of a crowd Jan. 28. Before Saturday’s march, Jennifer Root Bannon, whose brother was killed by Boston police in 2020, called on public officials to launch independent investigations into police killings across the United States.

A member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Boston, holds a megaphone in the middle of a crowd Jan. 28. Before Saturday’s march, Jennifer Root Bannon, whose brother was killed by Boston police...

Protestors march in front of Park Street Church Saturday, Jan. 28, chanting phrases such as “Justice for Tyre” and “No good cops in a racist system.” The march went on for approximately two hours, looping through some of Boston’s most populated neighborhoods.

Protestors march in front of Park Street Church Saturday, Jan. 28, chanting phrases such as “Justice for Tyre” and “No good cops in a racist system.” The march went on for approximately two hours,...

A young boy marches through the streets of downtown Boston holding a sign saying “B.L.M. Say their name. Tyre,” during Saturday’s protest. While the crowd was initially about 150 people, it increased to around 500 as many joined en route.

A young boy marches through the streets of downtown Boston holding a sign saying “B.L.M. Say their name. Tyre,” during Saturday’s protest. While the crowd was initially about 150 people, it increased...

A demonstrator holds up a banner while walking through Downtown Crossing during Saturday’s march. Although the protest was sparked by the killing of Tyre Nichols, it also highlighted police killings in the Greater Boston area, including the deaths of Arif Sayed Faisal, Juston Root and Terrence Coleman.

A demonstrator holds up a banner while walking through Downtown Crossing during Saturday’s march. Although the protest was sparked by the killing of Tyre Nichols, it also highlighted police killings...

A protester holds a sign saying “Cops Are Terrorist” in front of Park Street Church during the protest Saturday afternoon. Alongside signs provided by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, many protestors handmade their own signs to bring to the march.

A protester holds a sign saying “Cops Are Terrorist” in front of Park Street Church during the protest Saturday afternoon. Alongside signs provided by the Party for Socialism and Liberation, many protestors...

An organizer from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Boston, speaks into a megaphone as they march down the street during Saturday's march. Protestors walked through downtown Boston, chanting phrases including“If we don’t get no justice, then they don’t get no peace!”

An organizer from the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Boston, speaks into a megaphone as they march down the street during Saturday's march. Protestors walked through downtown Boston, chanting phrases...

Protesters march around the perimeter of the Boston Common Friday night holding signs stating “Jail all racist killer cops,” “Stop the war on Black America” and “Justice for Tyre Nichols. Jail killer cops!” The demonstration was organized quickly after the videos of Nichols’ killing were released earlier that evening.

Protesters march around the perimeter of the Boston Common Friday night holding signs stating “Jail all racist killer cops,” “Stop the war on Black America” and “Justice for Tyre Nichols. Jail...

Demonstrators gather in the Boston Common Saturday to protest police violence after videos were released of the Jan. 7 killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, TN. Led by the Boston chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation, approximately 150 people arrived at 2 p.m. for the march, which was preceded by speeches from local activists.

Demonstrators gather in the Boston Common Saturday to protest police violence after videos were released of the Jan. 7 killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, TN. Led by the Boston chapter of the Party for...

A protester holds up a homemade sign with the words “Equal Justice” while marching down Washington Street Saturday afternoon. Saturday marked the second of three demonstrations in downtown Boston following Nichols’ death.

A protester holds up a homemade sign with the words “Equal Justice” while marching down Washington Street Saturday afternoon. Saturday marked the second of three demonstrations in downtown Boston following...