Why ‘REMOVED’ Resonates Far Beyond Boston
*The significance of “REMOVED: Black Erasure in Boston” extends far beyond Massachusetts. This new 2025 documentary, directed by educator and podcaster Sabrina “Sabby Sabs” Salvati, is striking a nerve with African Americans nationwide.
Through stories of redlining, gentrification, and systemic neglect, the film exposes a pattern of racial removal that’s happening across U.S. cities—from Harlem and Bronzeville to Compton and Atlanta. Boston’s story is a warning, not an exception.
A Bold Look at the Erasure of Black Boston
Premiered on YouTube on (11-20-25), REMOVED: Black Erasure in Boston examines how one of America’s most “progressive” cities is pushing out its Black residents. Once-vibrant neighborhoods like Roxbury and the South End have seen massive demographic shifts—Black populations falling from 25% in the 1970s to under 10% today.
The film features interviews with longtime residents, historians, and local activists who detail the devastation left by policies disguised as progress. Salvati calls it “two Bostons”—one for the privileged, and one erased for profit…