See two minute video about Melnea Cass!
On Thursday November 11, BOSTON (CBS) aired a segment on Melnea Cass. They said, “As the crisis on Mass and Cass makes headlines, we take a closer look at the namesake of Melnea Cass Boulevard. Known as “The First Lady of Roxbury”, Cass was a beloved advocate for African Americans in the city. In fact, she dedicated her life to addressing some of the problems that are seen now in the area.”
Click here to see the video featuring BWHT Board Member Cheryl Brown-Greene talking about Melnea Cass.