All American News 12 (1944 Original Black & White Film)

Step into history 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 showcases remarkable segments featuring soldiers from the 92nd Infantry Division constructing a landing field in Italy, and a heartwarming clothing drive for victims of a 1944 hurricane in Jamaica. Though the group holding the drive remains unnamed, Rev. Ethelred Brown, "secretary of this philanthropic organization," is pictured. Brown, serving as the secretary of the Jamaica Progressive League for two decades starting in 1936, epitomizes the spirit of community service. Immerse yourself in this historical journey!

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All American News, I. (1944) All-American news. -09, 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/2018600210