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Ten O'Clock News (1988-03-01)
About this film
City councillor James Kelly pledges to fight desegregation of South Boston's public housing projects, denying discrimination exists and endorsing 'freedom of choice' for waiting list applicants. reporter: vonMehrenJan von Mehren reports that James Kelly (Boston City Council) denies that Boston's public housing policy is discriminatory and plans to ask the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for proof of discrimination. Von Mehren notes that Kelly has proposed an alternative housing policy which allows tenants to choose where they want to live. Von Mehren notes that Ray Flynn (Mayor of Boston) has agreed to present Kelly's plan to HUD for discussion. Von Mehren's report includes footage of Kelly and Flynn at a South Boston community meeting. Kelly speaks out against housing integration. The crowd jeers at Flynn as he approaches the stage. Von Mehren's report is accompanied by footage of white and African American residents of housing projects in Boston.
Directors & creators
WGBH
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, James Kelly, Ray Flynn, Jan von Mehren, WGBH, Boston City Council, Department of Housing and Urban Development, South Boston, Boston public housing, housing desegregation, racial discrimination, freedom of choice housing policy, public housing integration, Boston politics, urban policy
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