#StandWithUkraine march at the Boston Common on March 6, 2022. (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
By Maggie Wen Boston University News Service
The Ukrainian Cultural Center of New England organized a peace rally Sunday afternoon named “Stand With Ukraine.” Rallies and protests in Boston are gaining momentum as Russia further advances its invasion into Ukraine.
Boston University News Service photographer Maggie Wen captured the faces of women within the march at Copley Square and Boston Common.
Scenes from the rally:
Tanya Marshall sent out a letter to all her Facebook contacts after hearing the news about Russia announcing war against Ukraine, which directly impacts her friends back in Ukraine. Her powerful letter put her in contact with Ivanka and Anton, the organizers of the march at Boston Common and Copley Square, as well as Michelle Wu, the mayor of Boston. (March 6, 2022) (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
“At certain moments, I was embarrassed by something my mother was doing,” said Sophia Marshall, the daughter of Tanya Marshall. “But then I saw people following her and she was influencing a lot of people today. I am really proud of her.” (March 6, 2022) (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
Viki Stefantsiv and her family showing support for Ukraine at the Boston Common. (March 6, 2022) (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
Tanya Marshall leading the rally in front of Trinity Church in Copley Square. (March 6, 2022) (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
Creelea Pangaro protesting at the Boston Common. (March 6, 2022) (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
People, including Ukrainian Americans, wearing and displaying the national colors of Ukraine: blue and gold. (March 6, 2022) (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
Northeastern University student Anna Muranova holds up a QR code card for information about an Instagram page she created to help her friends in Ukraine. (March 6, 2022) (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
Michelle Wu, the mayor of Boston, with her son Cass Wu Pewarski after her speech at the Boston Common. (March 6, 2022) (Photo by Maggie Wen/BU News Service)
