New play examines the impact of legendary Black activist Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin

from WBUR Up Next · host WBUR

"A New Era," examines the impact of legendary Boston activist Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin and the women she worked alongside. Playwright Miranda Austen ADEkoje joined WBUR's Morning Edition to talk more about the play and how its themes still run true today.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 27, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

New play examines the impact of legendary Black activist Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin

0:00 7:08

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of WBUR Up Next?

This episode is 7 minutes long.

When was this WBUR Up Next episode published?

This episode was published on July 27, 2026.

Can I download this WBUR Up Next episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!