Host Ron Mitchell, Publisher and Editor of The Bay State Banner, sits down with top regional leaders—U.S. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Massachusetts State Representative Russell Holmes, and Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden—for a special edition of GBH Amplifies. This dynamic panel breaks down the pivotal policy, legal, and community issues shaping local ballot measures and national races in the 2026 Midterm Elections. Tune in for an insightful, front-row look at civic decision-making in action as these decision-makers unpack what's at stake for local voters and the broader Black community.

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.

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 host Tracy Chang for a special look into the New England BIPOC Festival, a dynamic celebration of culture, community, and culinary talent from across the region. Featuring festival founder Dave Vargas (Vida Cantina) alongside standout local culinary leaders including Haitian chef Maritza Jules and Portland’s Jordan Rubin (Mr. Tuna, Ladyfish), the show highlights the incredible work, shared heritage, and vibrant food traditions driving this year’s 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.

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.