Graylan Hagler
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Marcus Jones reports that Graylan Hagler may run for mayor of Boston in the next mayoral elections. Jones notes that Hagler is the pastor at the Church of the United Community in Roxbury. Jones interviews Hagler. Hagler says that he has not yet decided if he will run for mayor. Hagler defends himself against accusations of grandstanding. Jones reviews Hagler's career and his recent political activities. Jones' report includes footage of Hagler speaking to striking hotel and restaurant workers in 1988 and footage of Hagler and unemployed construction workers at a press conference at a construction site in Dudley Square in 1990. Jones' report also includes footage of Hagler at a protest in front of the offices of the AIDS Brigade in Mission Hill. Hagler and Jon Parker (leader, AIDS Brigade) begin to scuffle and Parker ends up on the ground. During the interview with Jones, Hagler talks about the altercation with Parker. Jones interviews Elizabeth Hagler (wife of Graylan Hagler) about her husband. Elizabeth Hagler calls Graylan Hagler a gifted prophet. Jones' report includes footage of Graylan Hagler with followers at the Church of the United Community. This tape contains an additional news story about Graylan and Elizabeth Hagler from the Boston Neighborhood Network
1:00:46: Visual: Footage of Reverend Graylan Ellis-Hagler (Church of the United Community) speaking to striking hotel and restaurant workers in November of 1988. Ellis-Hagler tells the strikers that he will go to jail with them if necessary. The crowd applauds for Ellis-Hagler. Ellis-Hagler embraces Domenic Bozzotto (union leader) and shakes hands with others on stage. Bozzotto holds up Ellis-Haglers' arm and stands with him as the audience applauds. Shots of the striking workers in the audience. Marcus Jones reports that Ellis-Hagler is the leader of the Church of the United Community; that Ellis-Hagler may run for mayor of Boston. V: Footage of Ellis-Hagler being interviewed by Jones. Ellis-Hagler says that he does not know if he wants to be mayor; that he is dicussing the possibility with supporters. Ellis-Hagler says that he may not want to be mayor; that the current administration has not addressed the problems in his community. Footage of Ellis-Hagler at a press conference at a construction site in Dudley Square in December of 1990. Unemployed African American construction workers stand behind him. Ellis-Hagler says that the workers will not "go away with crumbs." Ellis-Hagler says that if his workers do not work, then no one will work." Shots of the press conference. Jones reports that Ellis-Hagler worked with Jesse Jackson (African American political leader) while in Chicago. Jones notes that Ellis-Hagler's ministry is confrontational; that Ellis-Hagler's ministry seeks empowerment. Jones reports that Ellis-Hagler preaches "liberation theology"; that Ellis-Hagler is seeking liberation from crime, drugs and poverty. V: Footage of Ellis-Hagler walking with two men toward the Church of the United Community on Roxbury Street in December of 1989. Shot of a sign for the Church of the United Community. Ellis-Hagler ushers a group of people into the church. Footage of Ellis-Hagler being interviewed by Jones. Jones remarks that Hagler has been accused of "grandstanding" in the past. Ellis-Hagler says that he has been serving his constituency. Ellis-Hagler says that a true leader knows how to follow; that he has been following his constituents. Jones reports that Ellis-Hagler led a group of Mission Hill residents in a series of protests in front of the AIDS Brigade office in Mission Hill. Jones notes that the protesters forced an end to the needle-exchange program run by the AIDS Brigade. V: Footage of protesters with signs picketing the offices of the AIDS Brigade on Parker Street in Mission Hill in January of 1991. The protesters chant, "No more needles." Shot of Ellis-Hagler arriving at the protest. Hagler greets Hattie Dudley (Mission Hill resident) with a hug. Ellis-Hagler and Dudley join the protesters marching in a circle outside of the AIDS brigade offices. Jon Parker (leader, AIDS Brigade) stands on the steps of the AIDS Brigade office. Parker wears a neck brace. The men hold signs reading, "Let's work together" and "No needles equals more AIDS." Shots of the feet of the protesters. Jones reports that heated words led to an exchange of shoves between Ellis-Hagler and Parker at one of the protests. V: Footage from a few days earlier of Ellis-Hagler and Parker yelling at each other. Parker is not wearing a neck brace. Ellis-Hagler shoves Parker. Shot of Parker lying on the sidewalk outside of the AIDS Brigade offices. A few people mill around. Ellis-Hagler has his hand over his mouth. Shot of Parker being tended to as he lies on the sidewalk. Footage of Ellis-Hagler being interviewed by Jones. Ellis-Hagler says that he was forced to defend himself from a physical assault. Ellis-Hagler says that the AIDS Brigade was involved in an illegal operation in Mission Hill; that the activities of the AIDS Brigade were sanctioned by the mayor's office. Jones asks if Ellis-Hagler is too "radical" to be mayor. Ellis-Hagler says that people need to stand up for what's right. Footage of the Reverend Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler (Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry) being interviewed by Jones. Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler says that Graylan Ellis-Hagler is a gifted prophet. Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler says that Graylan Ellis-Hagler is committed to his theology. Jones reports that Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler is one of Graylan Ellis-Hagler's staunchest supporters; that Elizabeth and Graylan Ellis-Hagler have been married for ten years. Jones notes that Elizabeth brings the name Ellis to the family name of Ellis-Hagler. V: Shot of Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler speaking to a colleague in her office. Footage of Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler being interviewed by Jones. Jones asks if Graylan Ellis-Hagler is the next Mel King (community leader and activist). Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler says that she does not know. Jones remarks that critics accuse Graylan Ellis-Hagler of "grandstanding." Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler says that critics of Graylan Ellis-Hagler need to listen to his message. Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler says that Graylan Ellis-Hagler is good at getting the public's attention; that he tries to get attention for a cause. Footage of Graylan Ellis-Hagler being interviewed by Jones. Jones asks why Graylan Ellis-Hagler would want to run against Ray Flynn (Mayor of Boston). Graylan Ellis-Hagler says that David won his contest with Goliath. Jones stands outside the Church of the United Community. Jones reports that Graylan Ellis-Hagler has not yet decided to run for mayor of Boston. Jones notes that the Reverend Charles Stith (Union United Methodist Church) is also considering a run for mayor.
1:00:46: Visual: Footage of Reverend Graylan Ellis-Hagler (Church of the United Community) speaking to striking hotel and restaurant workers in November of 1988. Ellis-Hagler tells the strikers that he will go to jail with them if necessary. The crowd applauds for Ellis-Hagler. Ellis-Hagler embraces Domenic Bozzotto (union leader) and shakes hands with others on stage. Bozzotto holds up Ellis-Haglers' arm and stands with him as the audience applauds. Shots of the striking workers in the audience. Marcus Jones reports that Ellis-Hagler is the leader of the Church of the United Community; that Ellis-Hagler may run for mayor of Boston. V: Footage of Ellis-Hagler being interviewed by Jones. Ellis-Hagler says that he does not know if he wants to be mayor; that he is dicussing the possibility with supporters. Ellis-Hagler says that he may not want to be mayor; that the current administration has not addressed the problems in his community. Footage of Ellis-Hagler at a press conference at a construction site in Dudley Square in December of 1990. Unemployed African American construction workers stand behind him. Ellis-Hagler says that the workers will not "go away with crumbs." Ellis-Hagler says that if his workers do not work, then no one will work." Shots of the press conference. Jones reports that Ellis-Hagler worked with Jesse Jackson (African American political leader) while in Chicago. Jones notes that Ellis-Hagler's ministry is confrontational; that Ellis-Hagler's ministry seeks empowerment. Jones reports that Ellis-Hagler preaches "liberation theology"; that Ellis-Hagler is seeking liberation from crime, drugs and poverty. V: Footage of Ellis-Hagler walking with two men toward the Church of the United Community on Roxbury Street in December of 1989. Shot of a sign for the Church of the United Community. Ellis-Hagler ushers a group of people into the church. Footage of Ellis-Hagler being interviewed by Jones. Jones remarks that Hagler has been accused of "grandstanding" in the past. Ellis-Hagler says that he has been serving his constituency. Ellis-Hagler says that a true leader knows how to follow; that he has been following his constituents. Jones reports that Ellis-Hagler led a group of Mission Hill residents in a series of protests in front of the AIDS Brigade office in Mission Hill. Jones notes that the protesters forced an end to the needle-exchange program run by the AIDS Brigade. V: Footage of protesters with signs picketing the offices of the AIDS Brigade on Parker Street in Mission Hill in January of 1991. The protesters chant, "No more needles." Shot of Ellis-Hagler arriving at the protest. Hagler greets Hattie Dudley (Mission Hill resident) with a hug. Ellis-Hagler and Dudley join the protesters marching in a circle outside of the AIDS brigade offices. Jon Parker (leader, AIDS Brigade) stands on the steps of the AIDS Brigade office. Parker wears a neck brace. The men hold signs reading, "Let's work together" and "No needles equals more AIDS." Shots of the feet of the protesters. Jones reports that heated words led to an exchange of shoves between Ellis-Hagler and Parker at one of the protests. V: Footage from a few days earlier of Ellis-Hagler and Parker yelling at each other. Parker is not wearing a neck brace. Ellis-Hagler shoves Parker. Shot of Parker lying on the sidewalk outside of the AIDS Brigade offices. A few people mill around. Ellis-Hagler has his hand over his mouth. Shot of Parker being tended to as he lies on the sidewalk. Footage of Ellis-Hagler being interviewed by Jones. Ellis-Hagler says that he was forced to defend himself from a physical assault. Ellis-Hagler says that the AIDS Brigade was involved in an illegal operation in Mission Hill; that the activities of the AIDS Brigade were sanctioned by the mayor's office. Jones asks if Ellis-Hagler is too "radical" to be mayor. Ellis-Hagler says that people need to stand up for what's right. Footage of the Reverend Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler (Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry) being interviewed by Jones. Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler says that Graylan Ellis-Hagler is a gifted prophet. Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler says that Graylan Ellis-Hagler is committed to his theology. Jones reports that Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler is one of Graylan Ellis-Hagler's staunchest supporters; that Elizabeth and Graylan Ellis-Hagler have been married for ten years. Jones notes that Elizabeth brings the name Ellis to the family name of Ellis-Hagler. V: Shot of Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler speaking to a colleague in her office. Footage of Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler being interviewed by Jones. Jones asks if Graylan Ellis-Hagler is the next Mel King (community leader and activist). Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler says that she does not know. Jones remarks that critics accuse Graylan Ellis-Hagler of "grandstanding." Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler says that critics of Graylan Ellis-Hagler need to listen to his message. Elizabeth Ellis-Hagler says that Graylan Ellis-Hagler is good at getting the public's attention; that he tries to get attention for a cause. Footage of Graylan Ellis-Hagler being interviewed by Jones. Jones asks why Graylan Ellis-Hagler would want to run against Ray Flynn (Mayor of Boston). Graylan Ellis-Hagler says that David won his contest with Goliath. Jones stands outside the Church of the United Community. Jones reports that Graylan Ellis-Hagler has not yet decided to run for mayor of Boston. Jones notes that the Reverend Charles Stith (Union United Methodist Church) is also considering a run for mayor.
