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After Pride Flag Is Torn Down, Roslindale Rallies Behind Local Cafe

Advocates say the vandalism reflects a wider rise in attacks on LGBTQ symbols nationwide.

The LGBTQ Pride flag was intentionally torn down from its flagpole outside the foods store Russ & Mimi's in Roslindale.
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Overview

  • Owner Kelly Walsh discovered on Oct. 4 that the Progress Pride flag at Russ & Mimi’s had been ripped down and the wall-mounted bracket torn out.
  • The removed flag was recovered nearby the next day, though reports differ on whether it was found in an alley or a dumpster.
  • Mayor Michelle Wu and City Councilor Enrique Pepén visited the shop during the Roslindale Day Parade to show support for the business and LGBTQ residents.
  • Walsh plans to file a police report and reinstall a new flag, with the investigation constrained by a lack of nearby security footage.
  • GLAAD counts seven Massachusetts incidents targeting Pride symbols this year, including arson cases, as researchers note a broader national pattern of such attacks.