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Apartheid Demonstration

Description: People marching with signs and chanting, "Down with Racism from Boston to South Aftrica." Sound.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 04/30/1977

Faneuil Hall Demonstration

Description: Footage includes people marching with signs and chanting outside of Faneuil Hall. Interview with a man who objects to Massachusetts calling this the month of Jerusalem, and an interview with a man who thinks that the Governor is demonstrating religious tolerance. Sound. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "Demonstration... against the gov. [Governor] proclaiming Jerusalem month (March). They demoed outside Faneuil Hall, where inside, the Jewish Community Council Folk were holding a news conference. We didn't do the news conference, but did interviews with both sides."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 03/01/1977

[Combat Zone Demonstration, pt. 1]

Description: Demonstration by members of the Unification Church against pornography in Boston's Combat Zone. Protesters carrying signs and singing "God Bless America" in front of the state house. Demonstration marches to Liberty Tree Square in the Combat Zone." Sound. This is 1 of 2 reels. Slug= "Moonies Combat Zone"
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/22/1977

[Combat Zone Demonstration, pt. 2]

Description: Reporter voice over on the Unification Church's belief that sex, free love, and alcohol are leading to the spiritual decline of America. Footage of the protest in the Combat zone, the leader speaks to the crowd with a megaphone. Reporter closing voiceover. Sound. This is 2 of 2 reels. Slug= "Moonies Combat Zone"
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/22/1977

Black Demonstration Holy Cross, pt. 1

Description: Students handing out flyers and marching on campus with protest signs tied around their necks. Interview with a representative of Holy Cross about how many African American students are their and how the president of the college is dealing with their demands. Mix of sound and silent. This is 1 of 2 reels.
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 02/08/1977

Black Demonstration Holy Cross, pt. 2

Description: Students marching and chanting "Equality Yes! Racism No! Discrimination has got to go!" Representative from the Black Student Caucus reading a statement at a press conference. Silent footage of the students marching. Reporter standup. Mix of sound and silent. This is 2 of 2 reels
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 02/08/1977

Abortion Case - Baird

Description: Several people led by Bill Baird marching with pro-choice signs. Silent. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "Bill Baird Demonstration - Bill Baird challenges a federal law which says that a pregnant teenager who wants an abortion must have written consent of both parents or a court order issued by a superior court judge. This is a mini demo [demonstration] just ahead of the court session."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 10/17/1977

BPL Walk out

Description: Sound footage of demonstrators walking in a circle and carrying signs in front of the Boston Public Library. An interview with one of the protesters. Heavy amount of popping in the soundtrack. Sound. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "Library workers walkout - The union folk considered to be non-pros are upset with their employers. So they walk out of the library during the noon hour and picket."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 09/23/1977