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POR 2019 #126 · Agenda item attachment · Apr 8 2019
That the City Manager is requested to direct the appropriate City personnel to compile a full accounting of streets, schools, and public buildings that may be named in honor of those who have ties to the American slave trade, and to work towards renaming all of these streets, schools, and buildings as soon as possible
City of Cambridge
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ORIGINAL ORDER
IN CITY COUNCIL
April 8, 2019
COUNCILLOR SIMMONS
WHEREAS:
There are a number of streets in Cambridge, such as Vassal Lane, that may be named
in honor of individuals who have ties with the shameful slave trade that is a dark stain
on this nation’s history; and
WHEREAS:
In 2019, it is unacceptable for the City of Cambridge to have even the appearance of
commemorating those who were involved in or profited from such an abhorrent
practice; now therefore be it
ORDERED:
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to direct the appropriate City
personnel to compile a full accounting of streets, schools, and public buildings that
may be named in honor of those who have ties to the American slave trade, and to
work towards renaming all of these streets, schools, and buildings as soon as possible;
and be it further
ORDERED:
That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to report back to the City Council on
this matter in a timely manner.