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An examination of a racially complex American city as it confronts its past and future.
Examine a racially complicated American city as it confronts both its past and future. Boston’s acting mayor, a black woman once bussed as a child to hostile neighborhoods, breaks 200 years of white male mayors and ushers in the historic 2021 mayoral race.
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Preview: 8/13/2024 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
Examine a racially complicated American city as it confronts both its past and future. Boston’s acting mayor, a black woman once bussed as a child to hostile neighborhoods, breaks 200 years of white male mayors and ushers in the historic 2021 mayoral race.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(upbeat music) When you think of Boston, you don't think of people that look like me.
This election helps to tell a new story for Boston.
My name's Anissa.
I'm running for mayor.
(crowd cheering) Hey, everyone, Andrea Campbell here.
[Michelle Wu] We are in that final phase now, running to the finish.
[Announcer] Let's give it up for Kim Janey.
This is our opportunity to create a stronger Boston that is truly inclusive for everyone.
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Various experts discuss some of the history of African Americans in Boston. (2m 13s)
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Hear about Boston's first Souls to the Polls and Michelle Wu's commitment to racial justice. (2m 35s)
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Listen to various Bostonians discuss fond memories of Mel King. (3m 55s)
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Kim Janey discusses the impact of the Boston 2021 election for herself and the Black community. (3m 55s)
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Discussion about race and ethnicity as it relates to the 2021 mayoral race. (4m 21s)
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