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Great White Hope

Season 1 Episode 1 | 2m 35s

Kim Janey speaks at Boston's first substantial Souls to the Polls event, sponsored by a historic Black church, applauding community members for getting out to vote for Michelle Wu. Wu discusses her commitment to racial justice as well as the need for solidarity between the Asian-American and the Black communities. Older community members express their support for Wu.

Extras
Various experts discuss some of the history of African Americans in Boston.
An examination of a racially complex American city as it confronts its past and future.
An examination of a racially complex American city as it confronts its past and future.
Discussion about race and ethnicity as it relates to the 2021 mayoral race.
Listen to various Bostonians discuss fond memories of Mel King.
Kim Janey discusses the impact of the Boston 2021 election for herself and the Black community.
An examination of a racially complex American city as it confronts its past and future.