All American News 8 (1945 Original Black & White Film)

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Step back in time with this captivating black and white cartoon from 1945! Discover the groundbreaking All-American news, the first newsreels tailored for a black audience. Produced in the 1940s and 1950s, these reels aimed to inspire black Americans to actively participate in and support the war effort while offering a unique African-American perspective on global and national events. Highlights of this issue include segments about two soldiers receiving Purple Hearts, a talented pianist in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Dr. Howard Odum being honored with the Edward Bernays Prize. Immerse yourself in this historical journey!

Source :
All American News, I. (1945) All-American news. -02. Alexander, W. D. U., Glucksman, E. M. U. & Barnett, C., prods [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2018601432

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