All American News (1945 Original Black & White Film)

Step into history with this captivating black and white film from 1945, a 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 showcasing the vital contributions of women making munitions in the Washington Navy Yard, Adam Clayton Powell addressing a labor meeting in Chicago, and Frances Williams of the Office of Price Administration discussing price and rent control with J. Finley Wilson of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World (I.B.P.O.E.). Immerse yourself in these snapshots of resilience, activism, and community.

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All American News, I. (1945) All-American news. -03, 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/2018600174