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Promises of the Revolution

Promises of the Revolution

In collaboration with Mass Humanities and GBH, this documentary presents four stories examining American Revolution history through the lens of Black, LGBT+, youth, and Indigenous voices in Massachusetts. From Marblehead to Mashpee, residents tackle the 250th anniversary, weaving history with today's challenges to show why our past matters.

Promises of the Revolution is a local public television program presented by GBH

Promises of the Revolution

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American Revolution history from Black, LGBT+, youth, and Indigenous voices in Massachusetts. (26m 46s)

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