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People's History Podcast

A documentary series about class struggle and movement history. Each season covers one story told from the viewpoint of working-class people.

Episodes

6. False Hope

Episode six of "The Point: Rebellion and Resistance in Boston Public Housing." Columbia Point tenants face new management and a private police force. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/peopleshistorypod

Feb 13, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 6

5. Carson Beach

Episode five of "The Point: Rebellion and Resistance in Boston Public Housing." In the turmoil of busing, Betty Ann Jones advocates armed defense while Betty Washington and Dorothy Haskins lead a wade-in to protest segregation. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/peopleshistorypod

Jan 18, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4. Free Breakfast

Episode four of "The Point: Rebellion and Resistance in Boston Public Housing." Sisters Angie Irving and Linda Wade bring the Black Panthers to Columbia Point. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/peopleshistorypod

Jan 07, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3. Rent Strike

Episode three of "The Point: Rebellion and Resistance in Boston Public Housing." Tenants take their growing dissatisfaction and aim it at their landlord, the Boston Housing Authority. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/peopleshistorypod

Dec 03, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2. Grove Hall

Episode two of "The Point: Rebellion and Resistance in Boston Public Housing." Welfare rights advocates in Boston public housing use militant tactics to get services they are owed. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/peopleshistorypod

Nov 26, 201949 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1. Placement

Episode one of "The Point: Rebellion and Resistance in Boston Public Housing." Mothers at Columbia Point, a new public housing project, organize to try and close the city dump. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/peopleshistorypod

Nov 19, 201946 minSeason 1Ep. 1