The Battle for Boston - How Mayor Ray Flynn and Community Organizers Fought Racism and Downtown Power Brokers

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. Gillis 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.