Description: Comm Warner introduces new 15 million dollar project for the south end
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 12/10/1969
Description: several men on S. End hearing
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 01/16/1970
Description: announces 15 million dollar housing program for the South End
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 12/10/1969
Description: [Secretary] Weaver inspects Boston apartment reconstruction :50 '67 -8 good conditions at Charlame Park '67-8 1:30 Capbridge apt bldgs sched for razing sil :45 south end 1/70 60' (apts in bad repair - allston '67-8 175' sil cuts) Cape + Sturbridge :45 Quincy 2:00 Concord 2:00 Roxbury 350 (also [unreadable])
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 1967 1968 1970
Description: SOUTH END UPROAR OVER SURREPTITIOUS RENOVATION OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH BY JESUITS. E.G.G. HOOK ORGAN
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/09/1986
Description: Continuation of Christopher Lydon's interview with Joyce King (wife of Mel King) in the kitchen of her home. Lydon and Joyce King talk about Mel King (candidate for mayor of Boston). Joyce King talks about the politics surrounding the Rainbow Coalition. She believes that the Rainbow Coalition practices politics to the benefit of all. Lydon asks Joyce King about her relationship with Mel King. Joyce King says that she and Mel King rely on each other for support. Joyce King describes the weekly Sunday morning open houses at the King home. Joyce King says that the Sunday morning open houses are for Mel King's benefit; she adds that the open houses allow Mel King to spend time talking with his constituents. Lydon asks about Mel King's silences. Joyce King says that Mel King is a quiet person who thinks before he speaks. Lydon asks whether Mel King was a "radical" ten years prior. Joyce King says that Mel King is a visionary but not a radical. Lydon asks about similarities between Mel King and Ray Flynn (candidate for mayor of Boston). Joyce King says that Mel King's experiences set him apart from Flynn. Joyce King notes that Mel King has always fought for an open, integrated society. Lydon suggests that supporters of both King and Flynn talk about their candidates in a similar manner. Joyce King says that Mel King "embraces the world.
1:00:09: Visual: Shot of the rainbow coalition logo. Joyce King talks about the politics surrounding the Rainbow Coalition. Joyce King says that politics has been practiced for the benefit of one group of people and to the detriment of other groups; that the Rainbow Coalition practices politics for the benefit of all. Joyce King says that people need access to greater information and other points of view. Joyce King says that Mel King believes in communication and sharing among people and groups. 1:02:02: V: Lydon repeats the question about how Mel King relies on Joyce King. Joyce King says that she and Mel King have many shared experiences; that they know each other very well. Joyce King says that Mel King relies on her for support. Joyce King says that Mel King supported her when she went back to school later in life; that Mel King never questioned her right to participate in the world outside of their family. Joyce King says that Mel King relies on her to remind him to take time out for himself and their family. Joyce King says that she and Mel King do their shopping together every Saturday morning; that she and Mel King spend time together every Sunday morning. Lydon asks Joyce King about Sunday morning open house at the King home. Joyce King says that Sunday morning open house began before Mel King was a legislator; that it continued after he became a legislator; that Mel King's consituents can be assured of a time to reach him and talk to him. Joyce King says that she has met many interesting people though their Sunday morning brunches; that the Sunday morning gatherings can serve as a forum to talk about important issues or ideas. Joyce King says that the Sunday morning gathering is for Mel King's benefit; that she does not always have to be there. Joyce King says that Mel King does a lot of the cooking for Sunday brunch; that guests always thank her for preparing the food; that Mel King does much of the cleaning up after Sunday brunch. 1:09:24: V: Lydon asks Joyce King about Mel King's silences. Joyce King says that Mel King is often listening when he is silent; that he is a quiet person; that Mel King does think before he speaks. Lydon asks Joyce King if Mel King was a "radical" ten years ago. Joyce King says that she does not use the word "radical" to describe Mel King; that Mel King is very rational, but is willing to take risks. Joyce King says that Mel King is able to lead people because he has great vision; that Mel King is often far ahead of others in his understanding of the issues. Joyce King says that Mel King encourages others to think creatively and take risks. 1:13:01: V: Lydon asks Joyce King if she sees any similarities between Mel King and Ray Flynn (candidate for mayor of Boston). Joyce King says that she does not see many similarities between Flynn and Mel King; that both are men and have served in public office. Joyce King says that Mel King is different from Ray Flynn and others; that his work and experiences set him apart from others. Joyce King says that Mel King has overcome the struggles faced by all people of color in our society; that Mel King has made a positive impact. Joyce King says that Mel King's experiences set him apart from most white men; that Mel King has been involved in the community for a long time; that Mel King has always been committed to the ideals of an open integrated society. Joyce King says that Mel King's experiences make him a very different man from Flynn. Lydon says that people talk about Mel King and Flynn in similar ways. Joyce King admits that many people attempt to find similarities between them; that there probably are some similarities; that Mel King's experiences set him apart from Flynn. Joyce King says that the differences do not have to be negative; that differences between the two candidates are more important than the similiarities. Joyce King says that society needs to celebrate differences; that she would rather see American society as a "good stew" instead of a "melting pot." 1:19:10: V: Shot of a drawing of Mel King. Lydon talks about how supporters of Mel King and supporters of Flynn talk about their candidates in a similar manner. Lydon says that Flynn and King represent a break from the mayors of the past. Joyce King says that she does not see any evidence of Flynn "embracing the world." Joyce King says that Mel King "embraces the world"; that Mel King takes risks.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/06/1983
Description: Christopher Lydon interviews Joyce King (wife of Mel King) in her home. They discuss Mel King's experiences as a social worker. Joyce King says that Mel King started out as a street corner social worker; that Mel King has the ability to listen and talk to people. Joyce King talks about the Kings' life in the Settlement House in the South End and Mel King's involvement in the community. Lydon asks about the controversy between Mel King and the United South End Settlements (USES). Joyce King says that Mel King's loyalties lay with the community instead of USES. Joyce King talks about her experiences growing up in an ethnically diverse neighborhood in Boston. Lydon asks about Mel King's decision to leave social work for politics. Joyce King says that Mel King does not consider politics to be greatly different from social work; she adds that Mel King sees politics as a form of community activism. Joyce King talks about her relationship with Mel King.
0:59:57: Visual: Christopher Lydon interviews Joyce King (wife of Mel King) in her home. Lydon asks Joyce King about Mel King's plans when they married in 1951. Joyce King says that Mel King started out as a teacher. She mentions his part-time jobs with the local Settlement House and as a street corner social worker. Joyce King says that Mel King enjoyed helping young people through social work; that social work allowed Mel King to see "the larger picture." 1:03:32: V: Lydon asks Joyce King if Mel King was a gifted social worker. Joyce King says that she and Mel King lived in the Settlement House at 48 Rutland Street for twelve years; that she also participated in work at the Settlement House; that she and Mel King raised five children there. Joyce King says that Mel King has the ability to listen and talk to people; that Mel King does not compartmentalize his work life and personal life; that he makes himself accessible to people. Joyce King says that living in the Settlement House can be very rewarding; that she and Mel King became very involved in the lives of others; that Mel King had established connections with members of the community. Joyce King says that Mel King is very committed to his work; that Mel King has a "mission", but is not a "missionary." 1:08:25: V: Lydon asks Joyce King about the controversy between Mel King and the United South End Settlements (USES). Joyce King says that Mel King said that his primary loyalty lay with the community he served, not with the USES. Joyce King says that Mel King was fired for insubordination as a result of his statement; that the community picketed USES until he was reinstated. Joyce King says that she does not have a clear memory of the controversy; that Mel King left the USES for the Urban League. 1:10:14: V: Lydon asks Joyce King about her experiences growing up in the "New York streets" neighborhood of Boston. Joyce King describes the tenements in which she grew up. Joyce King says that there were many white immigrants in her neighborhood; that there was a great ethnic diversity in the neighborhood. Joyce King says that she attended an integrated church and an integrated school; that there is great value in growing up in a diverse neighborhood. Joyce King says that everyone in the neighborhood was poor; that the families worked and played together. Joyce King says that families from the neighborhood have kept in touch. 1:14:27: V: Lydon asks Joyce King why Mel King left social work and entered politics. Joyce King says that Mel King does not see a great separation between social work and politics; that Mel King sees community activism as politics. Joyce King says that Mel King practices politics as an extension of social work; that he keeps in touch with the community; that Mel King tries to help people solve their own problems. Joyce King says that Mel King wants people to take responsibility for their problems and for the solutions to their problems. Joyce King says that Mel King is not a politician in the traditional sense; that many people do not understand that Mel King approaches politics differently than most politicians. 1:17:45: V: Lydon asks Joyce King about her relationship with Mel King. Joyce King says that she provides Mel King with friendship and stability; that they rely on each other for support. Joyce King says that Mel King expects her to criticize him and to give her opinion on his activities. Joyce King says that Mel King should have put more of his own personal experiences into his book. Joyce King says that her criticism provides Mel King with some perspective on his activities. Joyce King is uncomfortable with her response to the question. Lydon restates the question.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/06/1983
Description: First seven minutes are shots of photographs of community activist Mel King throughout his life. Then Christopher Lydon interviews his wife Joyce King in the kitchen of their home. Joyce says that Mel's parents taught him the importance of sharing with others, and adds that he was very proud of his father, who was active in a union. Joyce talks about Mel's generosity. Lydon asks about the West Indian background of Mel's family, and about his formative years. She says that Mel's family was proud of their West Indian heritage and discusses his experiences while attending college in South Carolina. Joyce says that he learned about racism and oppression while living in South Carolina.
1:00:02: Visual: Shots of black and white photographs of Mel King throughout his life; of Mel King's high school yearbook photograph. 1:06:55: V: Christopher Lydon interviews Joyce King (wife of Mel King) in the kitchen of her home. Lydon asks Joyce King about Mel King's family. Joyce King says that Mel King's family always shared what they had with others; that Mel King's mother was able to make do with the few resources she had. Joyce King says that Mel King's father was active in a union; that Mel King is very proud of his father. Joyce King tells a story about the generosity of Mel King's father. Joyce King says that Mel King has an "open door policy"; that Mel King is not protective of his privacy. Joyce King says that Mel King often brings people to their home. Joyce King says that Mel King often gives clothing or money to those in need; that he does it in a quiet manner. 1:15:06: V: Lydon asks about the West Indian culture of Mel King's family. Joyce King says that Mel King's family is proud of their heritage; that his parents grew up in Barbados; that the family has strong connections to their heritage. Lydon asks about Mel King's formative years. Joyce King says that Mel King's membership in the Church of All Nations was important in his younger years; that Mel King attended a church-sponsored school in South Carolina; that the public school system discouraged African Americans from attending university. Joyce King says that Mel King learned a lot about race and oppression when he was at college in South Carolina; that Mel King traveled through the South as a member of the sports teams at his college. Joyce King says that Mel King returned from South Carolina with ideas about race and the fight against oppression.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 11/06/1983
Description: vandalized in South End
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 06/28/1971
Description: Campaigners hold Mel King for Mayor signs in English, Chinese, and Spanish, and sell t-shirts and caps outside Concord Baptist Church in South End. King gets out of limousine with Jesse Jackson. Inside they shake hands and raise linked arms before Rainbow Coalition press conference. King introduces Jackson as “country preacher.” Jackson recounts 20 years of progress in America toward freedom and equality. He commends King for his efforts to leverage power of black people, and endorses him for mayor of Boston. King presents Jackson with a copy of King's book, Chain of Change. Jackson takes questions about the role of minorities in the Democratic Party and his potential campaign for the 1984 Democratic presidential nomination. reel 1 of 2.
1:00:04: Visual: Campaign workers for Mel King (candidate for Mayor of Boston), many of them white, hold campaign signs and sell T-shirts and buttons outside of the Concord Baptist Church in the South End. A campaign worker models his own King T-shirt, which has a campaign slogan in English, Spanish and Chinese. He helps customers find sizes among the multicolored shirts, which are displayed on a table. An Asian woman arrives with a King campaign sign in Chinese. Shot of Mel King baseball caps displayed along a fence. More campaign workers arrive with signs. Shot of the church, with campaign workers standing on the sidewalk and in the street. A truck mounted with two speakers drives along the street. The driver speaks into a microphone, alerting passersby to the arrival of Jesse Jackson (African American political leader). 1:04:11: V: A limousine pulls up outside of the church. King and Jackson exit the limousine and stand in the street. The crowd applauds and cheers, "We want Mel." 1:05:04: V: Jackson and King stand before the media in a room set up for a press conference. They shake hands and raise linked arms. King and Jackson sit down at a table at the front of the room. King gets up and stands at a podium. He welcomes the audience and introduces Jesse Jackson. King commends Jackson's struggle for equality on behalf of minorities and the disenfranchised. King refers to Jackson as a "country preacher." 1:08:10: V: Jackson stands at the podium. He talks about the civil rights movement and the struggle for equal access for all minorities. Jackson says that no one must be denied access or participation because of their race, sex, or religion. Jackson talks about the need for equal protection under the law. Jackson says that voting irregularities must be eliminated; that the Voting Rights Act must be enforced. Jackson says that King has a good combination of experience, integrity, and intelligence; that Massachusetts is ready for a change. Jackson congratulates King on the organization of a Rainbow Coalition in Massachusetts. King presents Jackson with a copy of his book, Chain of Change. Jacson and King and King's supporters raise linked arms while the crowd cheers. 1:14:09: V: Shot of an African American man in the audience. Jackson and King take questions from the audience. An audience member asks Jackson about the possibility of his running for president as an independent candidate, or of his supporting an independent candidate. Jackson says that it is too soon to answer the audience members questions; that the Democratic Party reflects its membership. Jackson says that there must be reciprocal voting within the Democratic Party; that white voters must vote for minority candidates if minority candidates vote for white candidates; that there must be integrated slates of candidates. Jackson says that voting irregularities can be used to keep people from the polls; that voting irregularities must be eliminated. Jackson says that he has two objectives: to achieve parity and to fight Reagan. Jackson adds that a King victory in Boston accomplishes both of his objectives. The audience applauds. Another audience member asks Jackson if he will run for president. Jackson says that he is considering a campaign for the Democratic Party nomination. An audience member asks Jackson about Boston's reputation as a racist city. Jackson says that the United States is "schizophrenic" on the question of race. Jackson reviews some high and low moments concerning race and the African American community in Boston. Jackson says that King's candidacy is a "high moment." An audience member asks a question about voter turnout.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 10/06/1983