Children’s Services of Roxbury established “ROXTalks” as an intentional effort to dismantle systemic racism, change the trajectory for communities of color, and build a more equitable Massachusetts.
ROXTalks is a forum focused on Forging One Boston, intentionally bridging the intersection of communication and efforts put forth by the Commonwealth’s elected officials, community, nonprofit, and philanthropic leaders, to transform the social and economic health of communities of color across the Commonwealth, and break the cycle of systemic racism for future generations.
Interview with Pamela Leins, Executive Director of Boston Education Fund, and Robert George, Executive Director of Roxbury Main Streets.
Interview with Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll
Interview with José Massó III, Host of WBUR’s ¡Con Salsa!, and José F. Massó, City of Boston Chief of Human Services
Panel discussion with TeeAra Dias, Eric Esteves, and Dr. Kevin M. Simon
Panel discussion with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Massachusetts Senator Lydia Edwards, and Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijuene
Interview with Representative Christopher Worrell and City Councilor Brian Worrell
Interview with Turahn Dorsey, Eastern Bank Foundation Chief Impact Officer
Interview with Representative Christopher Worrell and City Councilor Brian Worrell
Interview with Michael Weekes, President and CEO of Providers’ Council
Interview with City Councilor At-Large Julia Mejia
Interview with Ed Gatskin, Executive Director of Greater Grove Hall Main Streets
Interview with City Councilor At-Large Erin
Interview with Harry Harding and Sandra McCroom
Interview with Jeri Robinson
Interview with Segun Idowu
Interview with MASSDesign
Interview with District Attorney Hayden
Interview with Imari Paris Jeffries
Interview with John Smith, Executive Director of Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative (DSNI), and Tony Hernandez, Managing Director of Dudley Neighborhood Initiative (DNI)
Interview with Quincy Miller, Vice Chair & President of Eastern Bank, and Dr. Makeeba McCreary, President of the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund
Interview with Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz
Interview with (then) Representative Liz Miranda
Interview with Boston Globe Columnist Adrian Walker
Interview with Congress Woman Ayanna Pressley
Interview with Andrea Cabral
How Do We Dismantle Systemic Racism? With Dalinda Ifill-Pressat and Sandra McCroom