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These Tenants Fought Boston University For Ownership Of Their Homes, And Won

Published by GBTU on January 26, 2023January 26, 2023

A wealthy philanthropist donated four apartment buildings in L.A.’s Baldwin Hills to Boston University. The school wanted to sell the buildings to the highest bidder – but tenants had a better idea.

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