Four Harvard Students Arrested During Divestment Protest

Four members of the student activist group Divest Harvard were arrested Tuesday afternoon after they staged a sit-in at the Boston Federal Reserve. The group was protesting Harvard Management Company’s recent decision to invest in a private equity fund that supports struggling oil and gas companies. After learning of the investment in February, members of Divest Harvard sent an open letter to Stephen Blyth, Harvard Management Company CEO, and requested a meeting to discuss their concerns. As of Tuesday morning, they had received no response, which is why they decided to hold the rally, according to a press release.

・ From Boston.com