All American News XII (1942 Original Black & White Film)

Step into history with this captivating black and white film from 1942, a part of the groundbreaking All-American News series, the first newsreels tailored for a black audience. These films, produced in the 1940s and 1950s, aimed to inspire black Americans to contribute to the war effort and provided a unique African-American perspective on global events. Highlights of this issue include Dean Dixon's American Youth Orchestra's performance at Carnegie Hall, Rebecca West's cookbook publication, a meeting of leaders from the African Episcopal Methodist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and a dance performance by students of Harlem dance instructor, Mary Bruce. Immerse yourself in these compelling snapshots of culture, achievement, and community.

Source :
All American News, I. (1942) All-American news--excerpts. -1945. Alexander, W. D. U., Glucksman, E. M. U. & Barnett, C., prods [to 1945] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2018600169