Roxbury with Dr. Rufus J. Faulk

About this episode

Dr. Rufus J. Faulk discusses the rich history and culture of Roxbury, Boston.

It's time to talk about, as our guest puts it, "Bobby Brown Boston." Dr. Rufus J. Faulk loves Roxbury deeply and has plenty to say about its people and its history. After all, this town-turned-neighborhood that has been vital to local culture since 1630. That's right: 1630!!

People in this episode

Host: Lee Stabert

Guest: Dr. Rufus J. Faulk

Topics covered

• Roxbury
• Boston history
• local culture
• community
• interview

Keywords

• Roxbury
• Boston
• Dr. Rufus J. Faulk
• local culture
• history
• Bobby Brown

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Roxbury, Boston

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