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I don’t think it’s getting any better. It seems like it, with cop shootings. People need to learn not to hate. — Muriel Cadet, Homeless, Boston
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Absolutely worse. Donald Trump is making it OK for bigots to say what they feel publicly. Our children are being killed by police offices for being black. — Marléna Rose, Organizer, Roxbury
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I would say better. I don’t see as much hatred as I saw five or ten years ago. It’s different. — Kiia Horton, Student, Roxbury
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Worse. Most people think they’re better than other groups. Therefore, it’s getting worse. — George Johnson, Minister, Dorchester
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Althea Garrison's 5th place finish in the 2017 at-large council race has earned her a seat on the body, beginning January.
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Of course it’s getting worse. When those who are sworn to protect and serve are killing unarmed black children with impunity, that speaks volumes. — Eric Moore, Operations Manager, Roxbury