Max Robinson - African American Trailblazers
The African American Trailblazers honors the African American contribution to the American story and the significant accomplishments of twelve (12) heroic African Americans in areas such as the arts, sciences, politics, education, and business.
The African American Trailblazers was conceived as part of Americas 400th anniversary celebration, the documentary and exhibition represent the collaborative effort of several community, regional government, and corporate partners to highlight the historic contributions of African Americans in the Colonial Period, Revolutionary War, Civil War, Reconstruction, and 20th Century that positively changed the Commonwealth, our country, and the world.
The documentary vignettes were directed by Emmy Award winner producer Eric A. Futterman and tell the stories of 12 historic African American Trailblazers and describe other notable achievements since the first Africans arrived in Jamestown in 1619. It features re-enactments, music, historical photos, paintings and interviews with historical experts and African American Trailblazer award recipients Dr. Maya Angelou, Mr. Raymond Boone, Dr. Wyatt T. Walker and others.
Channel: Education
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: LibraryofVa
Length: 06:31
Rating: 5.0
Views: 4696
Tags: Max Robinson Richmond Virginia
Video Comments
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Maxnr66 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
haha my name in real life is Max Robinson. Go me!
LTsVideos (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Could you change the embed code so that we can share your great reports? Thanks!
newscaster13 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
When Robinson joined ABC News in 1978, this was to launch the three anchor format for the newly-named "World News Tonight."
Along with that came the comeback of Peter Jennings to the anchor desk.
cagebeast (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
He was a pioneer whom I deeply loved and admired. Yes, it was July 10, 1978; not September 4,1978.
Specialdark23 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Nice bio! Keep them coming!
BroadcastJohn (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
At 0:58 in this video, why does the announcer state that Max Robinson first anchored the World News Tonight program on September 4, 1978 when the three anchor concept actually began on July 10, 1978?
I still find it hard to believe that he is gone. Max, it was an interesting six years in Chicago. I only wish that it had lasted longer. |
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