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. We have partnered with:
 

- James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
- Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
- Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
- Tracy Chang Chef & Owner of PAGU


GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

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. We have partnered with:

- James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
- Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
- Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
- Tracy Chang Chef & Owner of PAGU

GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

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. We have partnered with:

 

- James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
- Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
- Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
- Tracy Chang Chef & Owner of PAGU

 
GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

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. We have partnered with:

- James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
- Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
- Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
- Tracy Chang Chef & Owner of PAGU

GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

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. We have partnered with:

- James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
- Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
- Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
- Tracy Chang Chef & Owner of PAGU

GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

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. We have partnered with:
 

- James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
- Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
- Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
- Tracy Chang Chef & Owner of PAGU


GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

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. We have partnered with:

- James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, Host of Java with Jimmy
- Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner
- Alberto Vasallo III, President and CEO of El Mundo Boston
- Tracy Chang Chef & Owner of PAGU

GBH Amplifies is also being supported by the Barr Foundation.

Join us at the GBH Studios at the Boston Public Library for NOVA science trivia! Get ready for creative categories that test your knowledge of science, from the depths of the universe to the history of science. This month, we will dive into ocean trivia, survival science, and paternal nature!

In this live recording of GBH Amplifies, chef Tracy Chang of PAGU brings together a dynamic trio of local fermenters, Aya Abe Rowe (Aya’s Culture Kitchen), Bob Florence (Moromi Shoyu), and Flora Spivak (Somerville Fermentation Festival), to explore the deep roots, science, and community spirit behind the world's most alive foods. From biotech labs and tech startups to rigorous apprenticeships with master craftspeople in Japan, the panelists share how their scientific curiosity transformed into a passion for small-batch fermentation and ancestral knowledge.

While the live audience enjoys an inventive tasting of natto-parmesan spreads, gochujang cookies, miso potato salad, and naturally fermented sencha sparkling tea, the conversation dives deep into the philosophy of kaizen (continuous improvement) and the power of food to spark human connection. Tune in to discover how these flavor pioneers are honoring the past, driving culinary innovation, and gearing up for the upcoming Somerville Fermentation Festival.

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.

Wars and borders divide us, but the World Cup brings us together. It is the greatest unifying force on the planet, capturing the hearts of over five billion viewers who gather to celebrate passion, teamwork, and the beautiful game. For one spectacular month every four years, the globe becomes a single, cheering stadium.

Here in Boston, as one of several hosts cities in the US, seven matches will have been played, and millions will have visited Beantown. Even if you don’t understand the game, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. To help us explore the significance of Boston hosting the event, we'll speak to a few journalists who have been covering the action on and off the pitch.

Guests:

Omar Cabrera
Mass Latino and NE Revolution Spanish Announcer

Caleb Pongratz
Major League Soccer Lead content contributor for Spotrac

Esteban Bustillos
Reporter for GBH News

Esteban is a reporter for GBH News. Born and raised in Texas, he interned at the San Antonio Express-News, NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and The Dallas Morning News before coming to Boston. He’s a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas, where he was the Editor-in-Chief of the student newspaper, The Mercury, and was a DJ for Radio UTD.

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.

The GBH BPL studio will host Outspoken Saturdays, a spoken word poetry event for emerging artists. Every first Saturday of the month, the series will be created in collaboration with spoken word artist Amanda Shea. Join us!

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.

As Massachusetts prepares to honor the city’s vibrant heritage, join us for a special look into the history, culture, and communities that define Boston.

From immersive storytelling experiences to dynamic cultural gatherings, we explore a statewide celebration featuring over 250 cultural organizations across the Commonwealth. Tune in as we honor the people, places, and diverse voices that have shaped—and continue to shape—our incredible city.

Guests:

Bryon Rushing 
Historian
Former MA State Representative  

Edmund Barry Gaither, PhD
Executive Director Emeritus
Museum of the National Center of Afro-AmericanArtists

Nerissa Williams
CEO & Lead Producer, That Child Got Talent Entertainment
Executive Producer, Echoes of Liberty

Kyera Singleton, PhD
Executive Director
Royall House and Slave Quarters

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.