B.A.A. apologizes after Black spectators say Newton police targeted them during Marathon – Boston 25 News
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on April 20, 2023
NEWTON, Mass. — The Boston Athletic Association on Thursday issued an apology after Black members of two premier running clubs say they were “targeted and singled-out” by Newton police while watching the Boston Marathon on Monday.
Lawyers for Civil Rights Boston sent a complaint letter to the City of Newton and the Newton Police Department after members of The TrailblazHers Run Co. and Pioneers Run Crew spoke out about being unfairly . . .
