East Boston Stories
Series produced by ZUMIX Radio
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Stories by youth about the community of East Boston.
East Boston - home to Logan Airport - is quickly becoming a destination, not a pass through. For generations, it's been a home to immigrants from Europe, Central and South America, and the Middle East. The youth-produced stories in this series explore...
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Mary Kay's model of having women sell beauty products in their communities has allowed many women to make a living while raising a family. In rece...
- Added: Sep 10, 2015
- Length: 02:51
East Boston has always been a home to immigrants. Today there is a growing Moroccan population - many of whom are Muslim. In this interview, 11 y...
- Added: Sep 10, 2015
- Length: 02:55
The faces of East Boston may change dramatically in the next few years. That's because of new development that is displacing longtime residents su...
- Added: Sep 10, 2015
- Length: 03:08
Let's Get Movin' is an innovative fitness program for girls in East Boston. Tyesha Marius talked with participant, Lesly Monroy, about her experien...
- Added: Sep 08, 2015
- Length: 02:47
Over 50 years ago, Ethan Shepherd's grandfather, William Quinn, opened a restaurant in an industrialized East Boston: Tiny's Pizza and Sub. Ethan ...
- Added: Aug 26, 2015
- Length: 03:17
A & L is one of the last Italian bakeries in East Boston. In this story, you'll learn about the bakery, its owner, and how having your own business...
- Added: Jan 22, 2015
- Length: 04:57
