Join us for community conversations that amplify local voices from Boston and beyond. Recorded in front of a real cafe audience at GBH’s studio in the Boston Public Library, GBH Amplifies features a rotating cast of well-known hosts from local media, community organizations, and more.
From “Hacking the Archive” to street-level organizing, Ron Bell holds a conversation for those who are passionate about justice, equity, and collective empowerment.
Only public media would develop a series like GBH Amplifies – a community conversation series wherein GBH hands the mic to leaders from across Boston, empowering them to talk about what matters to their community. Here’s how it came to be.
American women face immense pressure to conform to unrealistic expectations. Meet four women who have found their power and defined themselves in spaces where they can have an impact; from the office to the stage, from the halls of government to the delivery room. They expect the freedom to show up authentically, feel safe, get care for their loved ones and enjoy some moments of serenity and joy.
Malia Lazu, Founder & CEO of The Urban Labs welcomes OB/GBH Physician Dr. Lucy Lomas, The Theater Offensive's Giselle Byrd and MassNOW's Sasha Goodfriend to discuss how, despite representing half the population, progress for women requires constant struggle. From bearing societal burdens to facing stereotypes, women are often targets. What actions can we take? How can women in Boston protect their health and peace?
About the Series Join us for community conversations that amplify local voices from Boston and beyond. Recorded in front of a real cafe audience at GBH’s studio in the Boston Public Library, GBH Amplifies features a rotating cast of well-known hosts from local media, community organizations, and more.
GBH welcomes Ben Hires, CEO of BCNC, to the host chair for this episode of GBH Amplifies, elevating local voices in the AANHPI community extending the reach of community conversations happening in neighborhoods throughout Massachusetts.
Ben moderates a discussion with Yvonne Hao, former Massachusetts Secretary of the Executive Office of Economic Development, Q.J. Shi, Senior Director of Asian Business Empowerment Council, and Amy Kridaratikorn, chef and co-owner of Sugar & Spice Restaurant. They share how the current economic conditions in the U.S. are impacting immigrants and Asian groups, how organizations like ABEC are building community and helping small business owners in our region.
Reggie Ramos, the Executive Director of Transportation for Massachusetts, hosts a discussion on streets as shared spaces to ignite civil discourse and social cohesion.
American women face immense pressure to conform to unrealistic expectations. GBH Amplifies features three who have found their power and defined themselves in spaces where they can have an impact. They expect the freedom to show up authentically, feel safe, get care for their loved ones and enjoy some moments of serenity and joy.
M'Shairi McKenzi, an astrologer, poet and the co-host of Show and Tell Boston, examines how her childhood trauma affects her relationships, informs her parenting style and her view of motherhood. She'll lead a conversation with Neighborhood Birth Center's Nashira Baril and DeeDee's Cry founder Toy Burton to explore the 'mother wound,' preserving self worth, and why sometimes breaking up with your parent is the right choice.
About the Series Join us for community conversations that amplify local voices from Boston and beyond. Recorded in front of a real cafe audience at GBH’s studio in the Boston Public Library, GBH Amplifies features a rotating cast of well-known hosts from local media, community organizations, and more.
Stretching from Lawrence to Boston's Franklin Park, event organizers and cultural groups bring together hundreds of Latino people of all ages to celebrate their heritage and showcase distinct music and cultural practices.
Mai Du, Founder of Wah Lum Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy in Malden and Quincy, welcomes panelists Connie Chin, Chief Executive Officer of Global Arts Live and Myra O. Liwanag, Executive Director, Iskwelahang Pilipino (Filipino School), for a discussion about how arts and culture education combats feelings of isolation and connect new generations to their history. They will also touch on a mapping and network project underway to better connect the AANHPI community.
Be part of the community discussions, make connections, and enjoy an exciting behind-the-scenes experience while celebrating AANHPI voices!
GBH Amplifies talks are recorded in front of the cafe audience. This event features two distinct segments focused on AANHPI issues curated by GBH's AANHPI Event Planning Committee to highlight and celebrate the extraordinary voices of their community during AANHPI Heritage Month.
Ron Mitchell, Editor and Publisher of The Bay State Banner, welcomes Kimberly Lyle, CEO of Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation (DBEDC); Michael Kane, the Director of the Mass Alliance of ‘HUD Tenants (MAHT) and a long-time activist for affordable housing and tenants rights; and Luc Schuster, the Executive Director of Boston Indicators, a research center at the Boston Foundation.
Join us at the GBH Studio in Boston for this community conversation. Recorded in the GBH Studio at the Boston Public Library, GBH Amplifies events feature a rotating cast of well-known hosts from local media, community organizations, and more.
GBH Amplifies is a community-building initiative funded by the Barr Foundation and supported by the GBH Forum Network, funded by the Lowell Institute.
Forum Network events are free and available to the public, but you must register for access.
