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SUMMARY:The Battle for Boston with Don Gillis
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column]The Battle for Boston with Don Gillis[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]An author talk by Don Gillis on his book, The Battle for Boston: How Mayor Ray Flynn and Community Organizers Fought Racism and Downtown Power Brokers.\nAbout the Book:\nHow Mayor Ray Flynn’s leadership and a coalition of activists transformed Boston, challenging established powers and setting new precedents for urban governance.\nThe Battle for Boston captures the remarkable era under Mayor Ray Flynn, whose election in 1983 marked the beginning of a profound shift in the city’s political and social landscape. Don Gillis, a Flynn senior advisor, chronicles the inspiring journey of a city that dared to challenge the entrenched power brokers–including developers, landlords, and banking industry leaders–through powerful grassroots campaigns.\nGillis provides a vivid portrayal of the political dynamics and the coalition of community organizers, neighborhood leaders, and residents that played a pivotal role in rejecting the business-backed growth machine and the city’s historically divisive racial politics. This book charts the strategic battles fought within the corridors of power and on the streets and highlights the substantial impact these movements had on the city’s governance and power dynamics.\nIn a historic turn, in 2021, Michelle Wu became the first woman, person of color, and Asian-American elected Mayor of Boston. Wu’s victory on a similarly progressive platform as Flynn underscores the enduring relevance of his legacy, signaling a hopeful future for more inclusive and effectively governed cities.\nThe Battle for Boston poses a critical inquiry: Can cities truly embrace progressivism and govern effectively in the 21st century? This qualitative case study of Boston is a testament to the possibility of such governance in cities across America, driven by the indomitable spirit of those who strive for a fair and equitable society.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]\n
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