All American News 13 (1945 Original Black & White Film)

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Step into history with this captivating black and white film from 1945, part of the groundbreaking All-American News series tailored for a black audience. These pioneering newsreels aimed to rally support for the war effort and provide an African-American viewpoint on global events. Highlights of this issue include segments featuring Horace Cayton's influential book, "Black Metropolis," the inspiring work of the Junior Police and Citizens Corps boys club in Washington D.C., Dr. T.K. Lawless's contributions as a dermatologist at Provident Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, union worker Maida Springer's journey to Great Britain, and the valiant efforts of the 81st West Africa Division fighting in Burma. Immerse yourself in these powerful narratives of resilience and contribution.

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All American News, I. (1945) All-American news. -01, no. 2. Alexander, W. D. U., Glucksman, E. M. U. & Barnett, C., prods [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2018600171

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