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 [Allston tenants protest discrimination by landlord] Original Airdate: 5/19/1988 Length: 00:02:30 Item Type: newstape - edited story master Go to full description for this item. Description : Abstract Hope Kelly reports on a dispute between the tenants and the landlords of a building in Allston. Kelly notes that the tenants have brought suit against the landlords for discriminatory practices. Kelly reports that a fire damaged the building in February. She notes that the landlords have aided white tenants with temporary relocation and have assured them an eventual return to their apartments. Kelly reports that African American tenants have been ignored. Kelly reports that the tenants have been barred from the building altogether. Kelly's report includes footage of a protest outside the apartment building by tenants and city officials. Brian McLoughlin (Boston City Council), Mel King (community activist), Domenic Bozzotto (Hotel Workers Union), and David Scondras (Boston City Council) are among those present. Tenants and city officials condemn the owners of the building and demand the return of tenants to the building. Kelly reviews the status of the lawsuit and gives the names of the owners of the building. She attempts to interview David Spada (owner) when he arrives at the building. Spada refuses to be interviewed. Contributor : Reporter Hope Kelly
Subject : Keywords Discrimination Housing Subject : Personal Names Anderson, Etta Bozzotto, Domenic Gallagher, Thomas Glaser, Marian Kelly, Hope King, Mel McLoughlin, Brian Roberts, Pat Scondras, David Spada, David Subject : Geographic Locations Allston (Boston, Mass.) Type : Genre News - Television |
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