All American News 7 (1945 Original Black & White Film)

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Step back in time with this captivating black and white cartoon from 1945! Explore the pioneering 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. This issue features highlights such as Evelyn Boyd winning a scholarship, Dr. J. Price McCain raising prize collies, and Clifford Blount, who despite losing his arms in an accident, perseveres. Immerse yourself in this historical journey!

Source :
All American News, I. (1945) All-American news--excerpts. -05. Alexander, W. D. U., Glucksman, E. M. U. & Barnett, C., prods [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2018601427

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