The legacy of Occupy Boston, ten years later

<p>The 1% and a billionaire tax are mainstream concepts today — but they weren't always so well-known. Back in 2011, Occupy protesters promoted these fringe ideas. The populist socio-political movement sprang up from the streets in Boston and elsewhere before becoming a massive international happening.</p> <p>Occupy’s message about social and economic inequality changed how many Americans think and talk about economic inequality today.</p> <p>Ten years ago, the protestors who flocked to Occupy Boston were considered a threat when they took over Dewey Square. Hundreds gathered to become a part of the activist community which included functioning space with clothing and kitchen tents, media and even a library. But just two and half months later after it opened, it was gone.</p> <p>Still, many argue Occupy Boston’s short-lived existence has had long-term impact. On this tenth anniversary, local Occupy participants assess the movement’s successes and shortcomings.</p> <p><strong>GUESTS:</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="http://www.earthdrum.com/index.php/about-us/jimi-two-feathers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jimi Two Feathers</a></strong> is a community organizer and founding member of Dance New England, Earth Drum Council and Concord Neighborhood Network. He was involved in the People of Color Working Group in Dewey Square.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://njlamembers.org/content/njla-professional-development-newsletter-fall-2020-0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Myrna Morales</a></strong> is a librarian and director of leadership development and partnerships for the Massachusetts Coalition of Domestic Workers. She was involved in the Audre Lorde to Howard Zinn Library in Dewey Square.</p>