Remembering Mel King

We reflect on the life and legacy of civil rights leader, state representative, and mayoral candidate who passed away at 94. Philip Martin hosts.Panelists:Marita Rivero, Principal, Rivero Partners. She is also the former president of the Museum of African American History AND the former VP and GM for Radio and Television at GBH.James Dilday, Principal Attorney, Dilday Law.Rahsaan Hall, Principal, Rahsaan Hall Consulting AND former Director, Racial Justice Program, ACLU of Massachusetts.Darrin Howell, Political Director, 1199 S-E-I-U United Healthcare Workers East in Mass.

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