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'Love Wins Over Hate': Filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz On Prejudice And Redemption
Filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz has lived a multi-faceted life. Her background includes social work, teaching, poetry, writing, and even founding one of the… -
'Dream Big, Remain Focused, Get Organized' — Advice From And For Boston's Black Business Owners
Throughout American history, Black business owners have been the backbone of our nation's economy. That untold story is the focus of 'BOSS: The Black Experience in Business,' directed by Stanley Nelson. I reached out to Black business owners from all over Boston and asked them for their advice for the next generation of Black business owners. -
Ripple Effect: Behind Bars During COVID
Massachusetts prisons and jails hold among the highest percentage of elderly and medically vulnerable prisoners in the nation, yet very few have been… -
A Conversation With 'Legacy of Love' Filmmaker Roberto Mighty
'Legacy of Love' — a new film from Boston filmmaker Roberto Mighty — brings to light the mostly unknown story of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott’s formative years in 1950s Boston, where they met as students, fell in love and started on their journey toward becoming iconic leaders in the civil rights movement. -
5 Essential Black Figures In The Women’s Suffrage Movement
Despite their victories, white suffragists were influenced by the prevalence of racism in America, and 'The Vote' shows how Black women were sidelined in the movement for suffrage. Nevertheless, Black women persisted and played an essential role in the movement, viewing the right to vote as critical in the larger struggle for racial justice. -
The Great Ash Tree
On March 31, 2020 an iconic 80-foot tall American White Ash Tree (Fraxinus americana) that had stood for an estimated 200-250 years at the… -
10 Things I Learned From Watching "Miles Davis: Birth Of The Cool"
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is a fascinating look at the man behind the legendary music that changed jazz forever. The American Masters documentary by… -
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Filmmakers Share Their Story About Making 'Local, USA: The Blackfeet Flood'
They share about why they, as non-Natives, are presenting this Blackfeet story. -
Always an Emmy Nom, Never an Emmy! 17 Times Antiques Roadshow Got Passed Over
Let it never be said that we aren't humble. While Antiques Roadshow is celebrating its 500th episode, the beloved show is missing one accolade from its…