Boston renames North Washington Street Bridge to William Felton "Bill" Russell Bridge, honoring NBA legend and civil rights activist. Boston renombra North Washington Street Bridge a William Felton "Bill" Russell Bridge, en honor a la leyenda de la NBA y activista de derechos civiles.

Boston has renamed the North Washington Street Bridge to honor NBA legend and civil rights activist Bill Russell, who died in 2022. Boston ha renombrado el North Washington Street Bridge para honrar a la leyenda de la NBA y al activista de derechos civiles Bill Russell, quien murió en 2022. The bridge will now be called the William Felton "Bill" Russell Bridge. El puente se llamará William Felton "Bill" Russell Bridge. The announcement came from city officials, including Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey. El anuncio vino de funcionarios de la ciudad, incluyendo la alcaldesa Michelle Wu y la gobernadora Maura Healey. Russell, an 11-time Celtics champion, was notable for his advocacy against discrimination and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. Russell, un 11 veces campeón de Celtics, fue notable por su defensa contra la discriminación y recibió la Medalla Presidencial de la Libertad en 2011.