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A Boston (R)Evolution

Smoke-Filled Rooms

Season 1 Episode 1 | 4m 21s

Discussion about race and ethnicity as it relates to the 2021 mayoral race. From a reference to the “smoky room” of old political campaigns, to the advantages and disadvantages of having multiple candidates of one race, as well as the groundbreaking election of Ayanna Pressley who changed the rules of the game and became the first Black woman congressional rep from Massachusetts.

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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 • 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 • 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
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A Boston (R)Evolution
Mel King
Listen to various Bostonians discuss fond memories of Mel King.
Clip: S1 E1 | 3:55
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A Boston (R)Evolution
City of Contradictions
Various experts discuss some of the history of African Americans in Boston.
Clip: S1 E1 | 2:13
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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 • 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