The MassCANN/NORML Freedom Rally(Hempfest) on the Boston Common held on the third Saturday in September, every year. Boasted more than 50,000 attendees in past years. This is a FREE event for anyone of any age who wants to come and learn about the issues and make themselves seen! We have music and speakers all day! Activities, vendors, food and more! Link to Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/321628807910766/ Link to Masscann page: https://www.facebook.com/masscann The Boston Police didn't arrest anyone in the 2011 Boston Freedom Rally, News article here: Cops arrest zero people at Boston
The more than 30 speakers scheduled includes: Dr. Lester Grinspoon of Harvard Medical School, author of Marijuana Reconsidered; Chris Farone, Boston Phoenix writer and author of 99 Nights with the 99 Percent; Keith Stroup, founder of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws); Jack Cole, former police officer and founder of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition(LEAP) More information: Barney Frank to speak at marijuana-legalization rally - Wareham, MA - Wicked Local Wareham
Confirmed speakers for the 2012 Boston Freedom Rally This list is subject to change: Terry Franklin (Founding member of the AmherstCannabis Reform Coalition) Erik Williams (Executive Director Connecticut NORML) Erik Altieri (Communication Director NORML) Barney Frank (Mass Congressman) Debby Goldsberry (Founder / Director United Cannabis Collective) Jodie Emery (Owner of Cannabis Culture Magazine) Lester Grinspoon (Author of Marihuana Reconsidered) Madeline Martinez (Executive Director Oregon NORML) Allen St. Pierre (Executive Director NORML) Sabrina Fendrick (Founder of NORML Women's Alliance) Chris Farone (Author of 99 Nights with the 99 Percent) Julia Rose (Peter McWilliams Memorial) Jeff Morris (Director MassCann) Keith Stroup (Founder of NORML) Jon Napoli (Hempest) Jeff Herman (Director MassCann) Dick Evans (Lawyer from North Hampton) Diane Fornbacher (Co-Director NORML Women's Alliance) Greta Gaines (Leader NORML Women's Alliance) Jack Cole (Founder Law Enforcement Against Prohibition) Cara Crabb-Burnham (Director MassCann) Judge Jim Gray (Running Mate with Gary Johnson for Presidential Candidate) Catherine Leach (City Council Women in Rhode Island) Mike ‘Cann' Crawford (Former President of MassCann) John Vergados (SKUNK Magazine) Dr. Sunil Aggarwal (NYU Rusk Institute Of Rehabilitation Medicine Resident Physician) Doug Greene (Empire State NORML Laura Notini (Empire State NORML) Keith Saunders (host of Boston Pot Report) Matt Anders (President SU NORML) John Decker (Students for Sensible Drug Policy) Armando Vasquez (Emerson Reform)
I'll probably be going, as i have a friend that lives within walking distance of the common. Should be a fun time.
If I didn't live so far away i'd be all over this. I'd love the opportunity to listen to Dr Grinspoon speak, i'm a huge fan of his work. I apologize if this is a little forward, but is there a chance that anyone is able to film the speakers, or capture the audio and upload it online?
The Freedom Rally’s 2012 lineup is a diverse one, touching on many genres that the Boston music community has to offer. The full line up is: Main Stage 12:00 – 12:20 Battle for the Rally Winner 12:35- 12:55 Matalon 1:10- 1:40 Big Ol’ Dirty Bucket 1:55- 2:20 Nicole D’Amico & Friends 2:35- 2:55 Moe Pope 3:10- 3:30 Myster DL 3:45- 4:05 DJ Slim 4:20- 5:00 The Indobox 5:15- 6 PM Spiritual Rez Side Stage 12- 12:20 Green Line Inbound 12:35- 12:55 Claudia Varona & The Phobia 1:10- 1:30 Solo Sexx 1:45- 2:05 Dude Fuckin’ Yeah 2:20- 2:40 Pipeline Riot 2:55- 3:15 Leaders Led 3:30- 3:50 Dead Cats Dead Rats 4:05- 4:25 BRUNT OF IT 4:40- 5:05 Grey Sky Appeal 5:20- 6 PM The Shills
Can't make it to Boston for the Boston Freedom Rally tomorrow, September 15th but still want to be part of it? MassCann/NORML will be livestreaming it. Link to the livestream(Starting 12pm est): Boston Freedom Rally/Hempfest on USTREAM: Livestreaming the 23rd Annual Boston Freedom Rally from the Boston Common hosted by MassCann/NORML. Make sure to follow on Twitter: @MassCann @OpinionatedActivist
Awesome! If anyone there happens to see the people recording the livestream, pass on my thanks! Thanks very much for making me aware of this.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMnAMntX9ZE]Boston Freedom Rally - 4:20pm Countdown - YouTube[/ame]
I recorded a bunch of the speakers. Been having trouble uploading some of them, but i have a part of Barney Frank's speech up on my youtube channel. Here's a snippet of Barney Frank: [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv9Fo_sW_Pw&feature=share&list=ULcv9Fo_sW_Pw]Barney Frank - Boston Freedom Rally - YouTube[/ame]
Looks like you guys got some beautiful weather for this rally, and I think I got a long distance contact high watching the 4:20 video! I've seen a few of these videos now and they've all been great, thanks so much for sharing yours with us TheKushLife, I really appreciate it.
[quote name='"Xspizx"']Looks like you guys got some beautiful weather for this rally, and I think I got a long distance contact high watching the 4:20 video! I've seen a few of these videos now and they've all been great, thanks so much for sharing yours with us TheKushLife, I really appreciate it.[/quote] No problem, 'twas my pleasure, I even got to meet Jodie Emery while I was there. When I get my other videos up I'll either post em here or I can PM you.