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Jun 9, 2023 · Jun 9, 2023. A symbol of unity and pride for the people. The compass centerpiece represents Boston innovation and the harbor. The surrounding dark blue circle symbolizes the Charles River that runs through the city. The red represents the Freedom Trail that winds through Boston, connecting our past to the present.
Jul 14, 2022 · In April, the commission unanimously voted to request the state Legislature extend the deadline for their work from Dec. 31, 2022 to March 31, 2023. The Legislature has not yet...
Sep 5, 2023 · A commission developing a new seal and motto, which adorn the flag, has solicited public help, via an online survey. The commission will make final recommendations to the legislature by Nov. 15.
- Rich Barlow
The most recognizable symbol of Juneteenth is the Juneteenth flag. [8] The flag was first flown in 2000, at Boston's Roxbury Heritage State Park. [10] Ben Haith initiated the Boston flag raising. [4] Beginning in 2020 in the United States, several state governors ordered the Juneteenth flag to be raised over their capitol buildings on June 19.
In early 2021, then-Governor Charlie Baker signed a bill to change the state flag and seal. As of 2022, the redesign was not complete and the commission asked to extend the deadline to 2023.
Jun 13, 2022 · What's happening: Vexillology fans on Reddit have already started creating mockups of what a new seal and flag could look like, incorporating symbols Whitson says the commission is open to, like pine trees, mayflowers and the official state colors of blue, green and cranberry.
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May 12, 2016 · Ask a Bostonian to describe Boston’s flag and the people who know one even exists are city officials who walk by it each day on their way into City Hall. Let’s look at Boston’s current flag...
