Skip to Main Content
Rhode Island PBS Weekly

This Month in Rhode Island History: Fair Housing

An in-depth look at the history of fair housing in Rhode Island.

Aired 04/28/2021

Rhode Island PBS Weekly

This Month in Rhode Island History: Fair Housing

Clip: Season 2 Episode 17 | 4m 5sVideo has Closed Captions

An in-depth look at the history of fair housing in Rhode Island.

In 1965, Rhode Island Governor John Chaffee signed the Fair Housing Act. But, in the continuing This Month in Rhode Island History series, C. Morgan Grefe, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Historical Society, explains why the policy was only the start of a larger conversation about equitable housing in the Ocean State.

Aired 04/28/2021

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

Rhode Island PBS Weekly is a local public television program presented by Rhode Island PBS

Dark History

Video has Closed Captions

Genocide survivors and educators talk about the importance of learning from the past. (11m 8s)

Wicked Tulips

Video has Closed Captions

A tulip farm in southern Rhode Island is a favorite springtime destination for many. (8m 26s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Rhode Island PBS Weekly is a local public television program presented by Rhode Island PBS

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?