Here’s What You Missed at the Boston Youth Climate Strike
Marty Walsh, Michelle Wu, and Ed Markey all attended.
Photo by Mica Ormeño
Friday, the young people of Boston skipped school to join youth across the globe in a worldwide “strike” to call for action on climate change. Organized by Massachusetts Climate Strike, a group of youth activists all younger than 20, the all-day event included community events, a rally with speakers, and a march to the State House, in hopes of drawing attention to three demands: For Charlie Baker to declare a climate emergency, for a just and equitable transition to the Green New Deal, and for a renewed commitment to the rejection of fossil fuels.
Couldn’t join the teens on the front lines? Get a glimpse into what you missed below.
At 11:30 a.m., a massive crowd assembled in City Hall Plaza for a rally.
Hell. Yes. 👏🏼🌿 The youth of Boston have SHOWED UP for mama earth 🌍 #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/sTSBzdzQg0
— Mel (@melxo324) September 20, 2019
The youth are more than alright 👏🏾✊🏾🌎 #ClimateStrike #BostonClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/Nu7EtUqjXh
— Faisa Sharif (@SEBVONS) September 20, 2019
They came bearing signs, of course.
Massachusetts State House #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/tSLytTDO49
— John Giordano (@_johngiordano) September 20, 2019
I’m loving all the #ClimateStrike signs spotted on the train today. pic.twitter.com/5Tu4EpNpb3
— Nicole Wilson (@nicolelizwilson) September 20, 2019
#ClimateStrike #Boston pic.twitter.com/YQlkLaYiyH
— Chris Wristen (@cwristen) September 20, 2019
@350Mass #ClimateStrike #FridaysForFuture #StrikeWithUs #GlobalClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/VXcVhtPo4m
— Tim Havel (@tfhavel) September 20, 2019
While the event was organized by young people, climate change activists of all ages joined in.
MIT and Kendall Tech workers crossing the Longfellow bridge over the Charles River walking to the #ClimateStrike in City Hall Plaza. pic.twitter.com/vJhAoZadK9
— Christopher Schmidt (@crschmidt) September 20, 2019
Many local lawmakers also turned up to show their support. Even Elizabeth Warren sent a message of solidarity from the campaign trail.
Mayor @marty_walsh speaking at the #ClimateStrike in Boston #StrikeWithUsBoston pic.twitter.com/M4xNGWUbnU
— Ben 🌱 (@BenJSilverman) September 20, 2019
.@EdMarkey in the crowd at Boston #ClimateStrike @necn @NECNprimary pic.twitter.com/Ch6FHicXqP
— Brian Shactman (@bshactman) September 20, 2019
For the #GreenNewDeal in my GreenOldDress! 💚 #BostonClimateStrike https://t.co/ayKHvJdt3t
— Michelle Wu 吳弭 (@wutrain) September 20, 2019
Dear Strikers,
When we demand accountability from polluters & climate change deniers—we are thinking of you.
When we challenge offshore drilling & rollbacks on tailpipe emissions—we are thinking of you.
When we fight for clean air, water, and energy—we are thinking of you. pic.twitter.com/RAE2dSz5VH
— Maura Healey (@MassAGO) September 20, 2019
Thank you @DivestHarvard for inviting me to speak at the #ClimateStrike. Proud to support young people across the city and their efforts to make the world a better place. pic.twitter.com/mq7yAHX0R2
— Mayor Marc McGovern (@Cambridge_Mayor) September 20, 2019
THANK YOU @SenWarren @ewarren for your support of the September 20th Boston Climate Strike! Join thousands at Boston City Hall Plaza this Friday to put an end to the climate crisis and demand a MA Green New Deal. #strikewithus #strikewithusboston @FutureCoalition #elizabethwarren pic.twitter.com/62Ndj0JRE6
— Massachusetts Climate Strike (@ClimateStrikeMA) September 16, 2019
After the rally, participants marched to the State House for additional action.
Boston climate strike pic.twitter.com/ntcbJzebQJ
— Yawu Miller (@YawuMiller) September 20, 2019
Stay loud. Fight hard. Keep it up.
Love, your friends at the State House.#BostonClimateStrike #ClimateStrike #mapoli pic.twitter.com/dglVhjGNkB
— Evan Berry (@EvanVBerry) September 20, 2019
Taking it inside the State House. Let’s go. #ClimateStrike #bospoli #mapoli pic.twitter.com/oT9qkayF4g
— Kristen Detsis (@kedetsis) September 20, 2019
We’ve made it inside. The youth have taken over the State House. This is incredible. #BostonClimateStrike #ClimateStrike pic.twitter.com/bxkZXcmq20
— Katie Slivensky (@paleopaws) September 20, 2019
Happening now inside the State House. #ClimateStrike #BostonClimateStrike #mapoli pic.twitter.com/8g6AqXQJ3M
— Kristen Detsis (@kedetsis) September 20, 2019
