Description:
Press conference held by the South End Drug Committee. They are protesting Mayor Kevin White's drug program Project Turn-off, especially the housing of the program Franklin Square House. They say that this program is not serving the needs of the black community. They accuse the program of pushing methadone into the community because of incorrect distribution methods. African American man and a white clergyman from St. Stephen's address the press. They discuss a meeting the next day which will present community programs which will better serve the community. Bottles of liquid methadone.
Collection:
WHDH
Date Created:
08/24/1970