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Redressing Roxbury disinvestment

Description: Hope Kelly reports that the Boston Bank of Commerce is sponsoring the Home Ownership Loan Pool, to encourage homeownership loans for residents in minority neighborhoods. The neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan have received little investment money in the past. Kelly's report includes footage from a press conference with Ronald Homer (President, Boston Bank of Commerce) and community leaders. Bruce Bolling (Boston City Council) speaks out in support of the new program. Homer talks about the Home Ownership Loan Pool. Homer says that concessionary-rate lending does not serve the long-term interests of the community. Kelly reviews the details of Homer's proposal. Kelly notes that housing is scarce in Roxbury while vacant lots are plentiful. Kelly interviews Gus Newport (Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative). Newport says that disinvestment has been a problem in the greater Roxbury neighborhood. Kelly, Newport and Gertrude Fidalgo (community worker) take a walk in the Dudley Street neighborhood. Fidalgo says that development of vacant lots will create safer conditions in the area. Kelly notes that new housing developments are planned for the area. Kelly's report includes footage of workers at the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative building.
1:00:09: Visual: Shots of vacant lots in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. Hope Kelly reports that vacant lots in Roxbury are only 1.5 miles from downtown Boston. V: Footage of Gus Newport (Executive Director, Dudley Street Initiative) being interviewed near a vacant lot by Kelly. Kelly notes that these lots would have been developed years ago if they were in a different part of the city. Newport agrees with Kelly. Newport says that no bank financing was available to developers interested in the Roxbury neighborhood. Footage of Bruce Bolling (Boston City Council) speaking at a press conference. Bolling says that there has been "a process of disinvestment" in the Roxbury community for over thirty years. Bolling says that the members of the community must determine the direction of the community's growth. Shots of the attendees of the press conference, including Juanita Wade (Boston School Committee), Charles Yancey (Boston City Council), Gail Snowden (Bank of Boston), Don Muhammad (Roxbury community leader) and Newport. Shot of Mel King (community activist) listening at the entrance to the room. Kelly reports that the neighborhoods of Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan have not received much investment money in the past; that a new bank program will provide financing in those neighborhoods. V: Footage from the press conference. Bolling sits at a table with Ronald Homer (President, Boston Bank of Commerce) and two others. African American community leaders stand behind them. Homer talks about a proposal which encourages banks to commit a portion of their loan portfolios to serve the greater Roxbury area. Kelly reports that the Boston Bank of Commerce is the only bank in Massachusetts that is owned and operated by African Americans. Kelly reports that the Boston Bank of Commerce is sponsoring the Home Ownership Loan Pool. Kelly reports that the loan pool encourages banks to set aside $250 million in loans for minority neighborhoods; that $25 million of the loans are to be set aside for first-time home buyers at below-market mortgage rates. Kelly reports that $100 million of the loans are to be set aside for the renovation or purchase of existing housing stock; that $500,000 be set aside for a home ownership and financing resource center. V: Shot of the exterior of the Boston Bank of Commerce. On-screem text and visuals detail the specifics of the Home Ownership Loan Pool. Footage of Homer at the press conference. Homer says that the Boston Bank of Commerce has taken a stand in the past against concessionary-rate lending. Homer says that concessionary-rate lending is not a useful way to serve the community in the long-term. Shots of attendees at the press conference including Newport, Juanita Wade (Boston School Committee) and Charles Yancey (Boston City Council). Kelly reports that Homer and others believe that concessionary-rate lending may be a good short-term solution. Kelly reports that Newport agrees with Homer. Kelly notes that Newport is the former mayor of Berkeley, California. V: Shot of the exterior of the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative building. Shot of Newport standing inside the building. Shots of staff members doing office work at the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative. Kelly reports that the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative was founded in 1984; that the Initiative has eminent domain power and zoning authority over 1.5 square miles of Roxbury land. Kelly notes that housing is scarce in Roxbury; that vacant lots are plentiful in the area. V: Shot of a map of Roxbury in the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative office. Footage of Newport and Kelly standing in front of a map of Roxbury. Newport points out the vacant lots in the area. Newport says that the Roxbury area has the most vacant land of any neighborhood in the city. Shots of Kelly, Newport and Gertrude Fidalgo (community worker) on a snowy street in Roxbury. They pass by a vacant lot. Kelly reports that 364 units of housing are planned for Roxbury; that most of those units will be affordable. V: Footage of Newport saying that disinvestment has been a major problem in the area. Kelly says that the banks are responsible for the initial disinvestment in the neighborhood. V: Footage of Newport saying that it is hard to believe that these conditions exist so close to downtown Boston. Footage of Fidalgo saying that she would not want to walk through this area because there are no streetlights or houses. Fidalgo says that more housing will create safer conditions in the neighborhood. Shots of a vacant lot and the surrounding area.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/28/1989

Rent control demonstration

Description: Byron Rushing (State Representative) addresses a rent control demonstration outside Boston City Hall. He encourages tenants to fight for their rights, urges voters not to support anti-rent control candidates, and advocates a citywide referendum on the issue. Pat Burns (Catholic Connection) speaks about Sojourner House, a shelter for homeless families and the Catholic Connection's support for rent. Boston City Councilors Ray Flynn, Michael McCormack, Christopher Iannella and Maura Hennigan confer in the chambers of the Boston City Council. Boston City Councilors Frederick Langone, Albert "Dapper" O'Neil, Terence McDermott, Bruce Bolling , and Joseph Tierney are also present. The gallery of the chambers is filled with observers, many wearing pro-rent control buttons. Ianella calls the meeting to order and the clerk reads appropriation orders and requests submitted by Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) for the approval of the council. The council discusses and votes on orders from the mayor concerning the Public Works Department and the Public Facilities Commission. The clerk reads a request from the mayor concerning the financing of a bond for the Winthrop Printing Company. The Council conducts business on the chamber floor with Langone discussing a proposed law concerning the cleanliness of dumpsters in the city and about building affordable housing instead of high-priced condominiums. Sounds cuts out near the end and then comes back in.
1:00:04: Visual: Byron Rushing (State Representative) speaks into a microphone. He says that working class and poor people need to fight for their rights as tenants. The crowd claps. Rushing says that voters must vote against politicians who do not support rent control; that rent control must be brought to the ballot as a citywide referendum. The crowd claps. Shots of the crowd outside of City Hall. A white woman addresses the crowd, saying that it is not a good idea to classify tenants as elderly, disabled or low-income; that those classes of tenants will have difficulty finding apartments. Shots of two older men in the crowd. One of them is wearing a button which reads, "Rent Control: Continue and Strengthen it. Ban condominium conversion evictions." Shot of the button. Pat Burns (Catholic Connection) addresses the crowd. Burns talks about Sojourner House, which is a shelter for homeless families. Burns says that the Catholic Connection supports rent control in order to stop the increasing number of homeless families. Shot of a man holding a rent control sign reading, "No rent control plus no condo ban equals no housing." Shots of the crowd listening to Burns. Several crowd members are holding pro-rent control signs. 1:02:23: V: The white woman addresses the crowd as they move into the City Hall building. Shots of the crowd as they enter City Hall. One woman holds up a sign reading, "Landlords get the money. Tenants get the shaft." 1:03:33: V: Boston City Councilors Ray Flynn, Michael McCormack, Christopher Ianella and Maura Hennigan confer in the chambers of the Boston City Council. Frederick Langone (Boston City Council) confers with a woman on the floor of the chambers. Langone sits down in his chair, with his cigar in his mouth. The gallery of the chambers is filled with observers. Many observers wear pro-rent control buttons. Albert "Dapper" O'Neil (Boston City Council) joins the group of councilors. 1:05:51: V: Hennigan sits in her chair on the floor of the chambers. She flips through some papers on the table in front of her. Flynn sits down in his seat. Langone lights his cigar. Terence McDermott (Boston City Council) is sitting in his seat on the floor of the chamber. Albert "Dapper" O'Neil (Boston City Council) sits in his seat. The clerk calls the roll of city council members. Ianella brings the meeting to order. 1:08:28: V: The clerk reads appropriation orders and requests submitted by Kevin White (Mayor, City of Boston) for the approval of the council. The council discusses and votes on orders from the mayor concerning the Public Works Department and the Public Facilities Commission. Shots of McDermott; of McCormack; of Langone; of audience members in the Council gallery. The clerk calls the council roll for a vote on the order concerning the Public Facilities Commission. Shot of Bruce Bolling (Boston City Council). The clerk reads a request from the mayor concerning the financing of a bond for the Winthrop Printing Company. 1:12:03: V: Shots of audience members in the gallery; long shot of the floor of the Council Chamber from the gallery. Audio is muffled. Langone discusses a proposed law concerning the cleanliness of dumpsters in the city. More shots of audience members. 1:15:45: V: Councilors conduct business on the floor of the Chamber. Langone talks about housing. Shots of Christy George (WGBH reporter); of Bolling, Flynn and Hennigan; of Bolling; of Flynn; of Joseph Tierney (Boston City Council). The Council continues to conduct business. Langone talks about building affordable housing instead of high-priced condominiums.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/15/1982

Report on racial violence

Description: Mayor Kevin White releases report on racial violence in Boston. He does not comment on the findings because he has not yet reviewed them. The report was written by a committee consisting of 13 diverse members, chaired by Speaker Thomas McGee and Judge David Nelson. They met ten times over two months to interview 17 community leaders, both supporters and opponents of busing.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/24/1976

Republican gubernatorial candidates

Description: Republican gubernatorial candidates Frank Hatch, Ed King, and John Buckley make campaign presentations to voters in Newton. Each candidate talks his record and about reaching out to minority communities in Massachusetts. Several takes of reporter standup on the race for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.
0:00:16: Visual: Frank Hatch (Republican gubernatorial candidate), Ed King (Republican gubernatorial candidate) and John Buckley (Republican gubernatorial candidate) make a campaign presentations before voters in Newton. Hatch says that he has worked on redistricting proposals in the House of Representatives; that he has worked with African American groups to improve African American political representation in Boston. He adds that he filed the first bill to initiate bilingual education in the state of Massachusetts. Hatch says that he has worked with groups in urban areas to recruit political candidates and to further political legislation for the benefit of constituents in those areas. Hatch says that he can count on support from those urban areas in the gubernatorial election. 0:01:34: V: King is called on to speak. King says that he will not aim any programs at specific racial or ethnic groups; that the people of the state of Massachusetts have common interests; that he will strive to improve education and the economy for all people. King says that he has the support of prominent African American leaders because they agree with his position on the issues; that Dr. Mildred Jefferson (President, Massachusetts Citizens for Life) and Warren Brown (former republican candidate for the Boston School Committee) are among the African American leaders who support his candidacy for governor. King says that he wants to pull the citizens together; that he does not want to divide them along racial lines. 0:03:35: V: John Buckley cites the example of Hubert Humphrey as a politician who was respected by all people. Buckley says that his first political fundraiser for the governor's race took place in Roxbury. Buckley notes that he employs many African Americans in the Middlesex County Sheriff's Department; that the department has tried to reach out to minorities. Buckley says that he is concerned about all of the citizens in Massachusetts; that he received over 90% of the African American vote in Middlesex County during the last election. 0:05:40: V: The moderator announces that the candidates will be available for conversation over refreshments. He adjourns the meeting. Shots of the members of the audience. The audience members are white. 0:06:00: V: Marjorie Arons stands in the front of the room. Behind her, people are gathered for refreshments and conversation. She does two takes of the closing to her story on the Republican gubernatorial race. Arons reports that Republican voters make up 16% of the voting population in Massachusetts; that the race for the Republican gubernatorial nomination is lively and interesting. Arons notes that the race will be very tight; that multiple ballots may be cast at the Republican convention; that a fourth candidate may emerge to unify the party.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/18/1978

Rev. Allan Boesak

Description: Christy George reports that the Reverend Allan Boesak, an anti-apartheid activist, received an award at Harvard University. He gives a speech at the university in which he urges western countries to place economic sanctions on the South African government. He criticizes Ronald Reagan and other western leaders for supporting the South African government. Boesak, at a press conference after the awards ceremony, praises Dukakis for imposing sanction and and urges George Bush to impose sanctions on South Africa. Boesak talks about the effectiveness of sanctions. George's report includes footage of Bush talking about South Africa and footage of apartheid South Africa. Following the edited story is additional footage of Boesak's press conference at Harvard.
1:00:00: Visual: Footage of Dr. Allan Boesak (anti-apartheid activist) preaching at Memorial Church at Harvard University. Boesak says that the lives of many South African blacks could have been saved if Ronald Reagan (US President) and other Western leaders had divested from South Africa in 1985. Footage of South African police brutally arresting South African blacks. Christy George reports that Boesak is one of the few South African church leaders who would dare to blame Reagan for the deaths of South African children. V: Footage of Boesak at Harvard. Boesak accuses Reagan, Margaret Thatcher (Prime Minister of Great Britain), and Helmut Kohl (Chancellor of Germany) of supporting the South African government. Boesak says that these leaders refused to impose sanctions on the apartheid government. George reports that Boesak is outspoken; that Boesak received an award from Harvard University today; that Boesak chided Harvard for investing in South Africa. V: Shots of Memorial Church at Harvard University; of Boesak receiving an award from a Harvard official. George notes that Boesak praised Michael Dukakis (Governor of Massachusetts) for imposing sanctions against South Africa; that Boesak begged George Bush (US President-elect) to do the same. V: Footage of Bush on October 25, 1988. Bush says that the South African government is racist; that the US needs to stay engaged; that the US needs to use its "moral influence" to change the South African government. Footage of Boesak at a press conference at Harvard University. Boesak says that he hopes Bush will follow the example of Massachusetts; that the US should divest from South Africa. Boesak says that he wishes Dukakis had been elected president. Boesak says that Bush has talked about his commitment to civil rights; that Bush needs to act on his commitment. Footage of South African blacks running from police on January 10, 1988. George reports that Boesak says that the South African government is redoubling its efforts to enforce apartheid laws. V: Footage of Boesak saying that he his tired of lame excuses from western governments. Boesak says that western leaders are lying when they talk about their concern for South African blacks. Boesak talks about the US government's commitment to sanctions against Cuba, Libya, Argentina and Nicaragua. George reports that Boesak says that sanctions are effective; that war has become too expensive for the South African government. George reports that Boesak points to the end of wars in Namibia and Angola as proof of the effectiveness of sanctions. V: Footage of Africans celebrating in the streets; of Africans marching in the street; of African soldiers watching a plane taxi on a runway. Footage of Boesak at a press conference. Boesak talks about sanctions. Boesak says that the South African government should be cut off from oil and from access to the international money market. Boesak says that no South African blacks would be hurt if air links to and from South African were cut off. Boesak says that he and Desmond Tutu (South African anti-apartheid leader) are the only two South African blacks who fly anywhere.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/17/1989

Rev. Earl W. Jackson, Sr.

Description: David Boeri reports that E.W. Jackson is the manager of WLVG radio station in Cambridge and the pastor of the New Corner Baptist Church in Roxbury. Jackson addressed a community meeting in South Boston last night about the city's public housing desegregation plan. He attacked atheism, school busing, and seat belt laws in his speech, and called the city's housing desegregation plan a form of "social engineering." Interview with Jackson in the studios of WLVG. He discusses public housing integration and says that "freedom of choice" is more important than integrated developments. Boeri reports that Boston City Councilors James Kelly and Dapper O'Neil are leading the fight against the desegregation plan, but that interest in the issue is waning among South Boston residents. Interview with Neil Sullivan, policy advisor to mayor Ray Flynn, who helped develop the housing desegregation plan. Sullivan says that elements of choice have been preserved in the city's new public housing policy.
1:00:13: Visual: Shots of a light outside of the studio door at WLVG radio station; of a record by Amy Grant spinning on a turntable inside of the studio. Music plays on the soundtrack. David Boeri reports that E.W. Jackson is the manager of WLVG, a gospel radio station in Cambridge. V: Shots of Jackson in the offices of WLVG. Shots of a record spinning on a turntable; of the WLVG logo on a piece of paper. Audio of Jackson talking to a disc jockey about the playlist. Shot of Jackson in the studio. Boeri reports that Jackson is also the pastor of the New Corner Baptist Church in Roxbury; that Jackson visited a community meeting in South Boston last night; that 350 white residents attended the meeting. V: Shot of Jackson addressing a community meeting in South Boston on July 12, 1988. Members of the audience stand to applaud for him. Footage of Jackson ad dressing the meeting. Jackson says that South Boston residents have been "dumped on" by city leaders. Footage of Jackson sitting behind a desk, being interviewed by Boeri. Jackson chuckles when Boeri asks him if he had ever imagined bringing an audience of South Boston residents to their feet. Shots of Jackson addressing the community meeting. Boeri reports that Jackson attacked atheism, school busing, and seat belt laws in his speech at the meeting in South Boston. Boeri says that Jackson called the city's plan to desegregate public housing is an example of "social engineering." V: Shots of audience members at the community meeting. Footage of Jackson addressing the meeting. Jackson says that he can understand why the people of South Boston do not want bureaucrats telling them how to live their lives. The audience applauds. Boeri reports that James Kelly (Boston City Council) and Dapper O'Neil (Boston City Council) are leading the fight against the city's desegregation plan for public housing; that interest in the struggle may be waning among South Boston residents. V: Shot of Jackson addressing the meeting. O'Neil sits beside the podium. Kelly is visible behind Jackson. Shot of empty seats at the back of the room. Footage of Boeri asking Jackson if he thinks he might have been "used" by Kelly and O'Neil. Jackson quotes the Bible as saying that it is good to be used for a good cause. Footage of Neil Sullivan (Policy Advisor to Mayor Ray Flynn) being interviewed by Boeri. Sullivan says that the attending the community meeting is a good way to get on television. Boeri reports that Sullivan says that Jackson has confused the issues. V: Footage of Jackson saying that tenants must be able to choose where they want to live; that freedom of choice is more important than integrated developments. Footage of Sullivan saying that the city's plan tries to preserve elements of choice in the new housing plan. Footage of Jackson saying that affordable and adequate housing is needed in every neighborhood. Footage of Sullivan saying that the city of Boston is working harder than any other major city on the issue of affordable housing. Footage of Jackson leaving the stage at the community meeting. Jackson shakes hands with several attendees of the meeting. Boeri reports that Jackson may have forged a new alliance with South Boston residents.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/13/1988

Rev. Eugene Rivers

Description: Marcus Jones interviews Eugene Rivers of the African Peoples Pentecostal Church about his community work in the greater Roxbury neighborhood. Jones notes that Rivers is an outspoken critic of the religious establishment. He adds that Rivers spends a lot of time counseling troubled youth and acting as a legal advocate for them. Rivers talks about his work with neighborhood youth. Rivers says that many troubled teenagers come from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Rivers talks about the need for churches to do more to reach out to young people. Rivers says that churches must provide alternatives for young people. Rivers talks about violence in the community and about his commitment to young people in the neighborhood. Jones notes that violence is a problem in the neighborhood. He adds that Rivers is committed to fighting the problem. Jones' report is accompanied by footage of Rivers talking to young people on the street and footage of Rivers' church van, damaged from gunfire.
1:00:06: Visual: Footage of Eugene Rivers (Pastor, African Peoples Pentecostal Church) talking to two young African American men in front of a courthouse. Marcus Jones reports that Rivers is not a social worker; that Rivers spends a lot of time counseling troubled youth. Jones reports that Rivers is the pastor of the African Peoples Pentecostal Church; that Rivers' church holds its meetings at the Freedom House in Roxbury. V: Footage of Rivers being interviewed by Jones. Jones asks how much of Rivers' time is taken up by troubled youth. Rivers says that his wife thinks that he spends too much time. Jones asks Rivers how often he is in the courthouse. Rivers says that he is in the courthouse three or four days per week. Rivers says that a large number of teenagers end up getting into trouble for legitimate reasons; that many these teenagers get into trouble stemming from their socio-economic backgrounds. Rivers says that he tries to make himself available to help these people. Shot of Rivers walking on a sidewalk with a young African American man. Jones reports that Rivers is an outspoken critic of the religious establishment. Jones reports that Rivers believes that religious leaders have failed the young people of Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan. Jones notes that Rivers believes that religious organizations need to provide alternatives to drugs, gangs, and violence. V: Shot of a group of African American teenage boys standing in front of a house. Another group of African American teenage boys rides by on bicycles. Footage of Rivers being interviewed by Jones. Rivers says that churches are the premier institutions in the African American community. Rivers says that churches, including his own, are not doing enough to reach out to young people. Rivers says that the absence of the churches on the street is more conspicuous than the presence of drugs. Shot of Rivers walking on the street with another African American man. Rivers stops an African American teenage boy. Rivers starts talking to the boy. Footage of Rivers being interviewed by Jones. Rivers says that many young men are involved in illegal activities because no other form of activity was available to them. Rivers says that many young drug dealers never had adult role models; that many young drug dealers never had access to any kind of significant alternative. Shot of Rivers walking down the courthouse steps with another man. Jones reports that Rivers speaks from experience when he talks about role models. Jones reports that Rivers was a gang member and drug dealer in Philadelphia before he enrolled at Harvard University. Jones notes that Rivers is trying to make a difference on the streets of a neighborhood where gang violence is commonplace. V: Shot of bullet holes in the windshield of Rivers's van. Footage of Rivers counting the bullet holes on his van. Rivers points out the damage done to his van. Close-up shot of a bullet hole on the side of the van. Jones reports that gang members fired dozens of bullets into the home of Rivers's next-door nieghbor last month. Jones reports that many of the bullets hit Rivers's church van; that two bullets pierced the wall of his home. V: Shot of Rivers and Jones outside of Rivers's home. Shot of a bullet hole in the window of a home. Shots of the broken windows of the church van; of broken glass inside of the van. Shot of a bullet hole in the wall of Rivers's home. Footage of Rivers being interviewed by Jones outside of his home. Jones comments that Rivers's neighbors have moved out of their home. Rivers says that he feels a commitment toward the community; that he wants to make something happen here. Shot of Rivers and Jones framed by the broken window of the van. Jones reports that Rivers, his family and his congregation want to make the African American community aware of its responsibility to change things. Jones reports that Rivers wants the community to work at making improvements instead of blaming outsiders. V: Footage of Rivers being interviewed by Jones. Rivers says that kids will participate in legitimate acitivities if those activities are provided. Jones asks who will provide the activities. Rivers says that African American churches need to come up with alternatives for youth; that the churches should close shop if they fail to provide alternatives. Rivers says that African American churches should become employers, educators, advocates; that the churches should be in the courts and in the jails. Rivers says that the churches have failed to understand the meaning of the gospel if they fail to take up this challenge.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/15/1990

Rev. Graylan Hagler

Description: Jan von Mehren reports that Rev. Graylan Hagler of the Church of the United Community has been critical of the Boston Police Department's stop-and-search policy in Roxbury. Hagler has proposed that graduates of the police academy spend 18 months working as coaches and counselors in the community. Interview with Hagler, who says that police officers and the community would benefit from a stronger relationship. He adds that the police must take a more innovative approach to fighting crime in the area. He also says that police officers and young people need to form a partnership. Von Mehren notes that critics do not believe that Hagler's plan is feasible.
1:00:07: Visual: Footage of the Reverend Graylan Ellis-Hagler (Church of the United Community) walking on a street in Roxbury with two African American men. Shots of the exterior of the Church of the United Community; of a sign for the Church of the United Community. Jan von Mehren reports that Ellis-Hagler spends a lot of time on the Roxbury streets. Von Mehren notes that Ellis-Hagler moved his church into a building where drug addicts were regularly shooting up. Von Mehren reports that the church is one of the most active community centers in Roxbury. V: Shots of men standing outside of the church. Two men exchange a hug as a greeting. Shots of a Boston Police Department cruiser on the street outside of the church. Shots of Ellis-Hagler and a group of people entering the church. Von Mehren reports that Hagler has been critical of the Boston Police Department's stop-and-search policy in Roxbury. V: Footage of Ellis-Hagler being interviewed by von Mehren. Ellis-Hagler says that people feel less safe on the street than they did five years ago. Ellis-Hagler says that the police need to try out some new tactics in fighting crime. Ellis-Hagler talks about a proposal he submitted to the Boston Police Department. Hagler says that he has recommended that first-year police officers not be put on the street immediately. Ellis-Hagler says that first-year police officers should have an "intern" relationship with the community. Shots of Boston police officers making drug arrests on the street; of African American kids playing basketball on an outdoor court; of the snowy parking lot of a housing development. Von Mehren reports that Ellis-Hagler wants graduates of the police academy to spend 18 months working as coaches and counselors in the community. V: Footage of Ellis-Hagler saying that most police officers are concerned about the community. Ellis-Hagler says that many police officers realize that an more innovative approach is necessary. Shots of a group of police officers on the street; of a police officer sitting on a motorcycle; of police officers at police headquarters. Von Mehren reports that the police commissioner has not responded to Ellis-Hagler's plan. Von Mehren notes that many citizens are calling for more police protection; that some may not like Ellis-Hagler's idea of employing police officers as coaches and counselors. Von Mehren reports that Ellis-Hagler believes that his plan will result in more effective police officers. V: Shots of Ellis-Hagler talking with a group of African American men at his church. Shots of the individual men in the group. Shot of a group of men standing outside of the church. Ellis-Hagler exits the church and embraces one of the men. Audio of Ellis-Hagler saying that the police depend on cooperation from the community to solve crime. Footage of Ellis-Hagler saying that young people are a good source of information for police officers; that young people know where and when drug activity takes place. Ellis-Hagler says that the police officers should form a partnership with young people; that both sides would benefit from the relationship. Von Mehren stands in the meeting hall of the Church of the United Community. Von Mehren reports that Ellis-Hagler will hold a community summit next Monday; that Ellis-Hagler will discuss his police partnership proposal. Von Mehren says that Ellis-Hagler is pushing the proposal; that some do not believe the plan is feasible.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/15/1989

Rev. John Borders

Description: Carolyn Sawyer reports on Reverend John Borders of the Morningstar Baptist Church, and his efforts to reach out to his community. Borders has conducted at least 15 funerals for teenagers who have died as a result of street violence. Interview with Borders, who talks about the problem of violence in the community. He expresses sadness at the number of young people caught up in the violence. Borders says that adults need to spend more time with young people; he adds that teenagers need to know that someone cares about them. Borders talks about his hopes for positive changes in the community. Sawyer's report includes footage of Borders at his church and footage of Borders at his children's school. Sawyer's report also includes footage from the funeral of Charles Hardison and footage of victims of street violence. Following the edited story is b-roll of the Blue Hill Avenue environs near the Morningstar Baptist Church.
1:00:01: Visual: Footage from the funeral of Charles Hardison (Milton teenager) at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Milton. Pall bearers bring the coffin out of the church. Mourners stand outside the church. Shots of African American and white teenagers standing outside of the church; of teenagers consoling each other with hugs. Shot of two white girls hugging an African American boy. Audio of Reverend John Borders (Morningstar Baptist Church) talks about the heartbreak caused by the violent deaths of teenagers. Borders says that he wants peoples' hearts to break when they hear about these tragedies. Footage of Borders and a young African American man praying in a church. Carolyn Sawyer reports that Borders prays for peace in a community afflicted by crime. Sawyer reports that Borders has conducted at least 15 funerals for teenagers who have died. V: Shot of Border's clasped hands as he prays. Footage of Borders being interviewed. Borders recalls some of the funerals of local teenagers. Shot of Borders walking to his car; of Blue Hill Avenue near the Morningstar Baptist Church. Sawyer reports that Borders grew up not far from the church; that Borders had a career in music before entering the ministry. V: Shots of residential homes in Mattapan. Footage of Borders being interviewed. Borders says that there has been a growth of evil in the neighborhood and a decline in values. Borders says that there is a lack of respect for human life. Footage of Borders at a local school. He speaks to a teacher. Borders speaks to a child standing with other children. Sawyer reports that Borders is 32 years old; that Borders has three children of his own. V: Footage of Borders saying that adults need to turn off the radio and the television; that adults need to spend time with young people. Borders says that parents needs to question where kids are getting money if the kids do not have jobs. Borders says that parents need to ban drug money from their homes. Shots of an African American man pulling a shopping cart along a street; of two African American men standing on a sidewalk. Shot of Borders speaking on the telephone. Sawyer reports that Borders preaches for people to return to the community. V: Footage of Borders being interviewed. Borders says that young people need people who care. Borders says that gang members care about other gang members; that some teenagers do not think that anyone else cares. Shot of Borders hand as he speaks on the telephone. Footage of Borders speaking on the phone. Sawyer reports that Borders puts his faith in change; that Borders wants the church to play a role in future changes. V: Shot of Borders in the church. Borders in on his knees as he prays. Footage of Borders being interviewed. Borders says that people will tire of the murder and violence; that people will turn to God. Borders says that the church will play a prominent role in the community. Shots of a body on a stretcher as it is wheeled toward an ambulance; of paramedics tending to an African American woman. Shots of paramedics putting an African American man on a stretcher; of a police cruiser turning a corner.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 12/17/1990

Revere Sugar

Description: Revere Sugar processing plant in Charlestown. Loose sugar offloaded by crane from ship onto conveyor belt. Exteriors of plant with silos and chutes. Charles Bennett does several takes of reporter standup about sugar growers seeking protection from foreign competition.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 07/12/1982