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A Boston (R)Evolution

City of Contradictions

Season 1 Episode 1 | 2m 13s

A discussion about African American history in Boston. Professor Kabria Baumgartner considers Boston as the "city of contradictions:" a leader in the abolitionist movement, while also a city that embraced segregation in schools and beyond. Professor Paul Watanabe encourages the need to include Black history in conversations about American history, particularly as it pertains to Boston.

Extras
Watch • 3:55
A Boston (R)Evolution
Mel King
Listen to various Bostonians discuss fond memories of Mel King.
Clip: S1 E1 | 3:55
Watch • 2:35
A Boston (R)Evolution
Great White Hope
Hear about Boston's first Souls to the Polls and Michelle Wu's commitment to racial justice.
Clip: S1 E1 | 2:35
Watch • 3:55
A Boston (R)Evolution
Preliminary Night
Kim Janey discusses the impact of the Boston 2021 election for herself and the Black community.
Clip: S1 E1 | 3:55
Watch • 1:25:54
A Boston (R)Evolution
A Boston (R)Evolution
An examination of a racially complex American city as it confronts its past and future.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:25:54
Watch • 0:30
A Boston (R)Evolution
Preview
An examination of a racially complex American city as it confronts its past and future.
Preview: S1 E1 | 0:30
Watch • 4:21
A Boston (R)Evolution
Smoke-Filled Rooms
Discussion about race and ethnicity as it relates to the 2021 mayoral race.
Clip: S1 E1 | 4:21
Watch • 1:25:54
A Boston (R)Evolution
A Boston (R)Evolution
An examination of a racially complex American city as it confronts its past and future.
Episode: S1 E1 | 1:25:54