All American News, Inc (1944 Original Black & White Film)

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Step back in time with this captivating black and white film from 1944, part of the pioneering All-American news series - the first newsreels tailored for a black audience. Produced during the 1940s and 1950s, these reels aimed to rally support among black Americans for the war effort while offering a unique African-American perspective on global and national events. This issue brings to light remarkable segments including an interracial Youth Conference of Chicago high school students dedicated to reducing juvenile delinquency, the 38th Christmas Seal campaign by the National Tuberculosis Institute, the return of political cartoonist Oliver Harrington from the front lines, and the retirement of postal executive Alexander King on October 31, 1944. Dive into history and witness pivotal moments through the lens of African American media!

Source :
All American News, I. (1944) All-American news. -11, no. 1. Alexander, W. D. U., Glucksman, E. M. U. & Barnett, C., prods [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2018600211

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