Boston’s Historical Controversies – Sacco & Vanzetti

Boston’s past is marked by events that stirred outrage, divided communities, and left lasting marks on the city’s identity. This three-part series, examines the infamous Sacco and Vanzetti trial, the turbulent era of school desegregation and bussing, and the shocking Charles Stuart case of 1989—a murder that fueled racial tension and mistrust before the truth came to light. Together, these chapters remind us how controversy has shaped Boston’s story.