Video: Our Interview With Andrea James, Independent Candidate For Massachusetts Governor

The Roxbury-based James addresses education, housing, prisons, and being excluded from the gubernatorial debate

In this exclusive in-depth interview with BINJ reporter Jean Trounstine, independent candidate for Massachusetts governor Andrea James discusses various aspects of her platform relevant to issues including housing, education, healthcare, childcare, and opposition to a new prison for…

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