Videos the Square

We love to save and share the memories we make at all of our wonderful events, so whether you were there for the action or not, you can relive the excitement over and over again. Browse these videos and see whatever you missed out on!

Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square – Richard T. Greener

June 17, 2026

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Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square – Richard T. Greener

An Unflinching and Provocative

Reflection The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with Cambridge Historical Tours and Cambridge Forum, is pleased to announce a series of 13 videos entitled “Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square”, commemorating the lives of men and women who made historic and significant contributions toward social and racial justice, voting rights, civil rights, women’s rights, education and race and gender equality.

Episode 6 of 13

Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square – Harriet Jacobs

June 17, 2026

Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square – Harriet Jacobs

An Unflinching and Provocative Reflection

The Harvard Square Business Association, in partnership with Cambridge Historical Tours and Cambridge Forum, is pleased to announce a series of 13 videos entitled “Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square”, commemorating the lives of men and women who made historic and significant contributions toward social and racial justice, voting rights, civil rights, women’s rights, education and race and gender equality.

Episode 5 of 13

Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square – Mary Walker

June 17, 2026

Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square – Mary Walker
An Unflinching and Provocative Reflection

Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square – Phillis Wheatley

June 17, 2026

Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square – Phillis Wheatley
An Unflinching and Provocative Reflection

Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square – Prince Hall

June 17, 2026

Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square – Prince Hall
An Unflinching and Provocative Reflection

Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

June 17, 2026

Black Lives Matter to Harvard Square – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
An Unflinching and Provocative Reflection

Harvard Square Historic Memorials and Markers

June 17, 2026

Harvard Square Doors open a world of possibilities

June 17, 2026

Harvard Square: The Pandemic of 2020. A Remembrance and Dedication.

June 17, 2026

September 29, 2020
4 Months Later…

On May 29th, 2020, the Harvard Square Business Association (HSBA) released Harvard Square: The Pandemic of 2020. A Remembrance and Dedication, which was filmed at the apex of the quarantine. It was important for us to mark the moment in time when Harvard Square stood still because of COVID-19.

On that day, there were 5.7 million cases of Coronavirus worldwide and 359,000 deaths. These numbers included 1.7 cases in the United States alone and 101,000 reported deaths.

Today, we reached a profound and sad milestone. Confirmed cases of Coronavirus across the globe have increased to a staggering 33.4 million and deaths have exceeded one million. These numbers include 7.2 million infected Americans and 208,118 deaths across our country.

While the Square has begun its long, slow journey from economic loss, the total disruption of student life and the severe lack of university activity within our historic academic district is clearly evident and deeply felt.

We miss our global friends, visitors, students and faculty, whose presence, intellect, ideas, public engagement and discourse add to the vibrancy of Harvard Square. We miss our street performers, chess players, skateboarders and folks wheeling baby-strollers, as well as shoppers, diners, workers and neighbors. We welcome their safe return.

Denise Jillson, executive director of the HSBA, said, “We send thoughts and prayers to those sickened and those who lost their lives to this insidious virus.”

This video is dedicated to all those who lost their lives to COVID-19