In times of uncertainty and social upheaval, it takes vision and leadership to help people feel safe, empowered and included. Demonstrating that vision often means going public and taking your cause to the streets.

In this episode of GBH Amplifies, Ron Bell, community leader and founder of Dunk the Vote, leads a conversation on how Boston’s Black community can remain strong in the face of current forces at odds with notions of unity, and resilience. He and his guests, urban historian Dr. Karilyn Crockett, founder of Hacking the Archives, and Bishop William E. Dickerson of Greater Love Tabernacle, will discuss the importance of putting boots on the ground and having a good “street game,” not just social media campaigns or splashy rallies. Learn from this deep and heartfelt conversation what it means to build and sustain community.

📍 Topics explored:

• The importance of historical memory and intergenerational activism
• Strategies for community resilience in the face of division and digital distraction
• The legacy of Black leadership in Boston, from Prince Hall to present-day organizers
• The role of faith, education, and mentorship in shaping a more unified future