Show #1 - 12-12:45pm
GBH Amplifies with Tracy Chang: Tran Ngoc Lee, chef-owner of Viet Citron
Join us for a compelling episode of GBH Amplifies as host Tracy Chang sits down with Tran Ngoc Lee, the visionary chef and owner behind the thriving Viet Citron. From her early childhood in Vietnam to her previous career designing high-profile spaces for a world-renowned architecture firm, Tran’s "winding path" is a masterclass in grit and creative obsession. Now operating three locations across Burlington, Somerville, and Cambridge, Tran discusses how she transitioned from sketching buildings to crafting authentic Banh Mi, all while pioneering a revolutionary restaurant culture that prioritizes financial literacy, competitive benefits, and community collaboration.
Show #2 - 1-1:45pm
GBH Amplifies with Tracy Chang: The Iconic Marvin Gilmore
In this installment of GBH Amplifies, host Tracy Chang welcomes a true Boston legend and "Renaissance Man," 101-year-old Marvin Gilmore, for an intimate exploration of a life spanning over a century of American history. From his early days in a world of horse-and-buggy transport to his harrowing service as a Black soldier in a segregated WWII military, Marvin shares the grit and strategic brilliance that allowed him to navigate systemic racism and become a pioneer of "firsts." As a musician, civil rights activist, and entrepreneur, he reflects on building Black wealth and housing during the era of MLK and Mandela.
About
GBH Amplifies is a community conversation series focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond. The series features community leaders hosting public conversations in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square, providing a platform for inclusive perspectives on the issues that matter most to New England communities. GBH Amplifies happens weekly on Thursdays from 12:30-1:30pm at the GBH BPL Studio. This event is free and open to the public.
GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.
Registration is encouraged for this free event.
Limited seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. If you require a seat, we encourage you to arrive before the start time of this event.
