Boston scenes: 2021 in pictures
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2021 in Boston was a year of historic political firsts — with four women running for mayor and a new crop of Black, Latino and Asian politicians who have redrawn the political landscape in the city. Clockwise from top left: Mayoral candidates Annissa Essaibi George, Kim Janey, Andrea Campbell and Michelle Wu. BANNER PHOTOS
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Mayor Michelle Wu addresses reporters after her victory in the September preliminary. BANNER PHOTO
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Acting Mayor Kim Janey announces her candidacy in front of the Faces of Dudley mural in Nubian Square. BANNER PHOTO
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At-large Councilor Annissa Essaibi George greets voters in Nubian Square. BANNER PHOTO
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State Rep. Jon Santiago on the campaign trail. BANNER PHOTO
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Former Chief of Economic Development
John Barros addresses supporters. BANNER PHOTO
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City Council candidates Julia Mejia,
Ruthzee Louijeune and Evando Carvalho sign a pledge to support the Fair Share Amendment. BANNER PHOTO
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Demonstrators calling for the abolition of Boston’s police department march along Columbus Avenue in the South End. BANNER PHOTO
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Demonstrators in Nubian Square march against police violence on Martin Luther King Day. BANNER PHOTO
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U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley addresses a crowd gathered before the start of the Roxbury Unity Parade. BANNER PHOTO
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Percussionists gather during the Roxbury Unity Parade. BANNER PHOTO
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Masqueraders dance in the Caribbean Carnival, which returned to Franklin Park this year. PHOTO: AVERY BLEICHFELD
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The crowd enjoying the music at Playhouse in the Park, which returned to Franklin Park after pandemic shutdowns. PHOTO: COURTESY OF FRANKLIN PARK COALITION
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Photographer London Parker-McWhorter and artist Ekua Holmes during the unveiling of murals the pair created in Grove Hall. BANNER PHOTO