Chains to Change Part #1: How did Black Bostonians help shape America's fight for freedom?
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Produced by The Loop Lab and hosted by GBH News Rooted, Chains to Change uncovers the stories that often get left out of Boston's revolutionary narrative. As America marks 250 years since independence, the struggle for freedom is traced through the lives of Black Bostonians who fought on the battlefield, built thriving communities, challenged inequality, and pushed the nation closer to its ideals. The journey moves through iconic landmarks, where monuments, neighborhoods, and historic sites illuminate generations of activism, resilience, and community building. Together, they tell a fuller story of Boston, one where freedom has always been contested, expanded, and reimagined by those determined to make the promises of America real.
