Housing discrimination PSA

richard — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 17:47:42 +0000

I heard this ridiculous waste of taxpayer money on the radio at least 4 years ago. I was shocked and dismayed to hear it again a few days ago. Its sooooo stupid. When I first heard it I thought Tyrone was a white guy with a country accent, and I thought that again hearing it after a few years. Then Grahm comes in with the punchline and I guess Tyrone is black and the lady on the other end of the phone knew that because his name is Tyrone. That’s how you tell people’s race you’ll notice. Because she hears Juan’s accent for awhile and only denies him the apartment after finding out that his name is Juan.

MAN:
(Hispanic) Hello, can I ask a few questions about the apartment on Park Street?
MAN:
My name? My name is Juan Hernandez.
PHONE:
It’s been rented.
MAN:
Oh, it’s gone?
MAN:
(Indian) Hello my name is Sanjay Kumar. I am calling about the apartment on Park Street.
PHONE:
It’s not available
MAN:
Not available?
MAN:
(African-American) Hello, my name is Tyrone Washington, I’m calling about the apartment on Park Street.
PHONE:
It’s just been rented.
MAN:
(Chinese) hello, I am Chen Ling.
MAN:
(Arabic) My Name is Khalid Bin-Ali.
MAN:
(Vietnamese) I am Tuan Vo.
MANMAN:
(Jewish) Hello my name is Moshe Goldberg, I use a wheel chair.
MAN:
It’s gone?
MAN:
Not available, alright thank you.
MAN:
(Caucasian) Yes, hello my name is Graham Wellington. I’m calling about the apartment for rent on Park Street.
Is that still available?
PHONE:
Yes, it is.
MAN:
Oh it is? Really?
VO:
Housing discrimination is illegal. If you think you’ve been a victim because of your race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or family status, call us.
TITLE:
Fair housing. It’s not an option. It’s the law.1-800-669-9777 (TDD# 1-800-927-9275)www.fairhousinglaw.org
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http://www.fairhousinglaw.org/

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Housing discrimination PSA