Brittany (11. Sep 100 16:45)    Hi this site seems very interesting and I will be looking forward to comeing on it again!!
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Ciara LeBard (14. May 100 22:34)    Does anyone know where I can find info on African American discrimination in the South in the 1930s?
K W. Lane (7. May 100 17:18)    Hi Stanley: I was just on the Afrigeneas web site praising your work on The Black Press and the CD ROM. It elicited many questions and a lot of interest. I know that I can pick up the phone and tell you the same..but I wanted you to know in writing that I still continue to be deeply moved by the creative scholarship of your work. The CD ROM blew me away. Just the best showcase and format for our history. I do have a question..no one has been able to tell me much about Ollie Stewart, WW II foreign correspondent. I found one profile on him and other black journalists on the web. My late parents met Ollie in postwar Europe. In my father's archives I found a receipt from a restaurant in Germany and another in Paris with his signature...Is there any way I can connect with him? Regards, Kathleen
Benchmark (5. May 100 23:45)    I have always considered myself fortunate to live in a city where there is a Black Newspaper. Visit me at HRBSissy@Gateway.net
Benchmark (5. May 100 23:40)    I read a very good oon the Black Press. A Question of Sedition
Bob (27. Apr 100 17:000)    I'm looking for information on Fred Moore. I was told by an uncle that he was very influential in Black politics and journalism around the turn of the century. I can find writings between Booker T. Washington and him, in the Lib of Congress. Yet, there is nothing on him in any of our literature. If anyone can help, it would be appreciated. I want to find him for my sons.
Dion (5. Apr 100 13:46)    Lets get some discussion going on how we can ensure that there wqill be a BLACK press for our children.I am facinated that this site is available and we all have an opportunity to rap with each other.
Jay (2. Apr 100 17:10)    I am a black male from Zimbabwe, would like to invite yo al to visit our website at www.zimweb.com
cliff makins (2. Apr 100 1:43)    would like to talk to you more about this concpet of being simply human, and being able to leave the black/african-american part of you completely behind.
rochelle (27. Mar 100 15:37)    my e-mail is miss_rochelle@hotmail.com if anyone can help.
rochelle (27. Mar 100 15:36)    hey all im looling for info on ruby bridges and integration on public schools here in the us during the late 1950s and early 1960s
rochelle (27. Mar 100 15:34)    hello all, is there anyone there?
Amy (20. Mar 100 20:33)    This is the coolest site! It really is helping me with my Social Studies project.
Yanick D. (14. Mar 100 17:13)    Bonjour, I am looking for articles that were written in Afro-American newspapers from 1945 to 1950, concerning the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Thank you for your help. Montreal
mark (5. Mar 100 9:14)    hi
cv (29. Feb 100 21:04)    Help, any one. I am trying to find some info on Ebonics, I need it for a paper due yesterday. Did I spell that right? thanks cv
susuana (22. Feb 100 18:08)    what about the black press?
big pun (22. Feb 100 11:54)    Hi I was just reading about Harriet Tubman and the underground railroadd
Sandra Kaye (21. Feb 100 11:13)    Hello everyone, I have been reading some of your comments about PBS's presentation of The Black Press. I would like to say that I finished high school twenty five years ago. Our curriculum was not set up to embrace our self esteem. So we were not informed of The Black Press or anything important about our heritage. I was an adult before I ever heard of The Black Press. So when I became a parent, I spent time in the library and in book stores. Also, I looked for books every place. I wanted my son to know about our black history, for I knew that the schools in our country could damage our children. Please, if you have children there are certain black people that your children should know who they are and what they stood for in our society. Because after they know that our people were slaves in America, and The Underground Railroad with Harriet Tubman as the conductor, then they must know that: 1. We were freed. 2. Why we were freed? 3.What president was in office to execute? Last but not least. 4. Who were the real soldiers with out swords?Finally, these are some of the black heroes that every black child must have some knowledge of. 1. Booker T. Washington. 2. Frederick Douglas. 3. George Washington Carver. 4. Mary McLeod Bethune. 5. Sojourner Truth. 6. Nat Turner. 7. W.E.B. DuBois. 8. Matthew Henson. 9. Charles Hamilton Houston. 10. Thurgood Marshall. 11. Paul Robeson. 12. The Buffalo Soldiers. 13. The Tuskegee Airmen. 14. Bessie Coleman. But please don't stop here. Give them as much exposure as possible. Also read as many books as you can by: J.A. Rogers. 100 Amazing Facts About The Negro (With Complete Proof) Is a very good read. Enjoy, Sandra Kaye
Derek (19. Feb 100 11:14)    hi everyone ,it reminds meof adifferenttime that the people went through.
andy jones (18. Feb 100 10:31)    i really like tis web site it shows how hard the people fought to free the blcks and everyone should see this web site
Judy (17. Feb 100 0:32)    powerful show, reminds me of a different time
Greg Jerry (16. Feb 100 8:39)    Hello is anyone there, I view this documentary for the first time this morning, and I want to show it to the world, of black children.
Greg Jerry (16. Feb 100 8:37)    I'm sorry hello, to everyone.
Greg Jerry (16. Feb 100 8:36)    This has changed my life does any one else feel this way?
tracy barrett (15. Feb 100 21:51)    I watched the documentry last night and I never knew anything of a black press. It was both educational and uplifting to learn about that. I just wish I had better education on the early black experience. As a child I lived in a majority white neighborhood and went to an predominate white school. I learned how to deal with both whites and blacks while growing up and being friends with both blacks and whites. I am black and consider myself not black but human. I hope there are other people who are diverse as I am. I have 4 young children whom I want to teach and help them to know their history. I will be watching PBS more often.
Drew (15. Feb 100 19:06)    Hello?
Cassandra (15. Feb 100 13:10)    I had an opportunity to view this program lastnight (2/14 10:00 pm EST). I was totally captivated by this documentary on the origin of black journalism. It felt great to hear about some of the great black heroes of the late 1800's - 1900's. I learned more in the 1 1/2 hour program in one night than I have in many years. I am 26 years old and I believe everyone should have an opportunity to absorb the essence of this documentary. This is one of the many untold stories about the history of blacks. This is one of the most beautifully written documentaries that I have ever seen. I have a 3 year old and a 5 year old son whom I can't wait introduce to them a part of their history that they have no clue about. I intend to view other documentaries/biographies (your work) further after viewing the Black ress lastnight. In closing I would like to say thank you for putting together such an enlightening synopsis of events that are a part of our history. Cassandra February 2000
lili (15. Feb 100 11:43)    do any of yall know any african american ladies that I can research
Merl Decker (15. Feb 100 10:42)    I think that your shows are cool
swalehes (14. Feb 100 19:17)    I wacth a lot your channel as a black woman, I would like to know more black history I was born in Africa in congo and I really want everything about history.
archiejackson (13. Feb 100 17:23)    I`ll interested in imformation on blackwallstreet.
"You-know-who!" (9. Feb 100 21:18)    If you know or have any website of "Frederick Douglass.", please tell me by my e-mail: kongsqueen@mail.com
Thalia (9. Feb 100 14:54)    hello! answer my question!
(9. Feb 100 14:48)    Do you think this is good for a 6th grade report?
Andrew (8. Feb 100 0:34)    Hello?
jamima (7. Feb 100 15:55)    this stuff is pretty interesting. anyone wanna cyber?
jamima (7. Feb 100 15:54)    im black and im proud to say i am.
Peter J. Boykin (1. Feb 100 20:11)    I have a rich legacy of journalism im my family. My gradmother, Cecil Whittaker McFadden(now Pequette) and my grandfather, Ulysses W. Boykin II., owned the Detroit Tribune during World War II. The paper was sadly sold and later became the Michigan Chronicle. We need to have more Black newspapers today.They tell the truth better than the major newspapers.
heloise (27. Jan 100 10:10)    I should add that the motion for uniersal, free acess to education carried. Despite the odd comment from the "teaching community" What are the views out there on the federal vs local control of PUBLIC schools? Does the federal government really do such a bad job? I never though so. What's the big push for local control all about? Seems to me a rolling back of a lot of empowerment legislation.
heloise (27. Jan 100 9:50)    In Iowa: just went through the much in the media caususes. Will be a delegate, what that entails I have little idea, little information is given before the fact, much like with the causuesl So many people not knowing really what was going on and a very few that were running the show. A pleasant Afircan American fellow got up at one point and made a resolution, an addition to the D party platform to be considered, to the effect that all education should be free, the D party should see to it that all might have access. A woman in the room spoke up and said something to the effect that her husband was a teacher here and he felt that education was not a right. I was struck speechless. What could she have meant! I made a motion that there be more federal involvement in primary education. Set standards for school buildig quality, classroom teaher to student ratios and above all assurance that schools get equal funding. Moat considered this to be almost obscene, local control seems to be the cry of the day from all quarters. I seem to remember that local control pre civil rights battles, had very bad outcomes for those that were poor, minority, and generally left out of that local control dynamic.
nic (22. Jan 100 0:20)    my next text dos'nt count. we have to love the other listen love is the only way. I don't know you but i love you .i have a tribune and i will use it the best that i can. we need to stop hating and killing the people that you and i don't even know peace .
nic (22. Jan 100 0:09)    i'm from quebec and i'm with you all the way but you need to believe to the people that you hurt.love the other and the other will love you
Doug.Eldertree (21. Jan 100 22:01)    You have done a fine job sir, and I look forword to seeing more stuff thanks
Mike (21. Jan 100 10:37)    Gil Noble,Emmy Award Winning producer/host of Like It Is, an interview/documentary program which has aired on WABC-TV, NY for the past 28 years, has been documenting the struggles of African people in a way that is unparalled. He has done documentaries on Malcolm, Martin, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and too many others to mention. He has interviewed numerous African/Carribean Heads of State, Musicians(including Marley, Miles,Sarah Vaughn,Dizzie), Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, etc. That is enough, however he went a step further by speaking with legendary figures about their views on issues that affect people of African Ancestry. A film on journalists that does not feature his work simply can't be taken seriously!!
mindy (21. Jan 100 9:35)    gota go bye bye.
mindy (21. Jan 100 9:34)    so what are you up to
(21. Jan 100 9:33)    hi everyone
stacyhart (15. Jan 100 10:41)    can someone tell me a little about this film
claire (10. Jan 100 8:46)    I study English at the university of Paris-Nord. I'm preparing a Master's Degree ( fourth year ) and my subject of research is the Ethnic Press in Britain. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE E-mail me if you know somebody who is working on that particular subject. Happy New Year 2000!!! claire.touzeau@caramail.com
Sasha (3. Jan 100 14:26)    can anyone tell me about Andrew hamilton
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peeches15 (29. Nov 99 12:19)    do any one know
peeches15 (29. Nov 99 12:18)    i was just wondering what was some of the type of treatment that blacks had during world war 1
Oretis (16. Nov 99 23:19)    I am interested in this doc. i have no idea when it came on or when it is coming on. I live in CA so if there is a way i can see this documentary please let me know. Or i can rent it somewhere please let me know thanks re
Deborah (10. Nov 99 18:14)    I live in England. I am a writer. I would love to see this documentary. Can you tell me when it will be shown in the U.K. I am based in London. So I imagine that if it is going to be shown in the U.K., it wil be shown in the capital. Keep up the good work. There are Africans everywhere.
lucky (7. Nov 99 16:17)    hello
wickens (4. Nov 99 9:22)    I was wondering what progress the african american society has made education wise. I am a history student in Michigan and am studying the uprising of freedom of african americans and I am mainly focusing on the educational prospects and how they have improved from not being able to read nor write to teh year 1910 when they had much more freedom. How do you feel about this?
bin (29. Oct 99 13:46)    I am trying to find information about apartheid in sout Afric
bin (29. Oct 99 13:45)    anybody here
yola (26. Oct 99 11:01)    i am trying to get information on the history of african americans in media and its positve and negative effects, if there are any
Mike (24. Oct 99 7:43)    hello I am very happy today because I was at Beijing for hwo wants to know it's a very nice place
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Belle (15. Oct 99 22:27)    Well if anyone was to see this... I would love to hear from ya... E-mail me at: Belle332@excite.com Thanks ya'll. (c:
Belle (15. Oct 99 22:26)    Would anyone be in here??
Belle (15. Oct 99 22:25)    Hello??
masani (11. Oct 99 2:23)    Excellent documentary! I was especially interested in the "Double V" campaign (NEVER heard about that one!) and would like to know if there are any existing documenataries that focus on Black life during WWII. I'd love to see a black version of "America in the 40's". We barely had a presence in that program!Any info would be greatly appreciated!
BUTUBUSTER (7. Oct 99 17:35)    HI EVERYONE, WHAT MAKES THE BLACK PRESS UNIQUE?
boricua jen (4. Oct 99 13:10)    helloooo anyone there?!!
boricua jen (4. Oct 99 13:09)    do they have any information about 1930 predijuce.
(4. Oct 99 11:41)    How does this film educate our people, what does it tell about black history.
Jolkim (4. Oct 99 11:37)    I would like to any information that you have of Malcom X and Martin Luther King.
Jolkim (4. Oct 99 11:33)    What was that Marcus gravey accomplished, and what has he done to enter the black history. Marcus Garvey was good men but I believ what he was figthing for was wrong. I mean telling group of people to go back land they havent seen is puting them more danger.
Jolkim (4. Oct 99 11:27)    I havent seen the movie yet, but I heared interesting things aboout it.
Rishana (2. Oct 99 23:39)    I am looking for information on a paper I have to write about the desegregation of the University of Georgia...particularly fucussing on Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes. Can anyone suggest any sites to visit? Please e-maiol me.
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crashkrc (15. Sep 99 21:45)    I would like to write poem.How do I start out? Please e~mail me at crashkrc@hotmail.com
Ron Bishop (31. Aug 99 15:18)    I also wanted to let Mr. Nelson know that I use his film in my Mass Media and Society class -- it's terrific.
Ron Bishop (31. Aug 99 15:17)    Wondering if anyone has any information on Halley Harding, a journalist who was instrumental in convincing the LA Rams to sign Kenny Washington, thus ending the NFL's ban on black players. I'm working on a paper about media coverage of Washington's signing, and could use some help in locating sources.
jessica (28. Aug 99 14:38)    how were they heros
Anthony D. Funches (4. Aug 99 10:37)    As a pre-teenager, I worked for Loren Miller & Francis Phillip Waller at The California Eagle fron 1956 thru 1962. It was a wonderful & life changing experience for a kid of my age in those days. I would like to contact the Film maker to relate more on all those who contributed to the California Eagle during that period: Abie Robinson, Roy Smith, Maggia Hathaway, Clame Russ, and others.
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Steven S. (3. Aug 99 14:41)    Dynamic !!!!....Superb documentary Mr. Nelson.... However, you mentioned at the end of the aired presentation that you will be working on a documentary on the great Marcus Mosiah Garvey. Is it still in the works and when will it come to fruition. I commend you on doing this research because it is so long overdue...I was just reading a book entitled " BLOOD RELATIONS; Caribbean Immigrants and the Harlem Community, 1900-1930" by author, Irma-Watkins-Owens, and I was deeply intriqued by the role Africans from the Caribbean played in the shaping of the political landscape in N.Y.C., as well as their entreprenuership endeavors. Unfortunately, as we celebrate Black History here in America, Caribbean identity is downplayed for the sake of Black-skin identity. I feel that it is time that the history of African-Caribbeans here in the U.S. be recognized, especially at a time when Caribbean culture and their presence is being felt in communities that historically has had little contact with them. Could you further extend, or in the future, consider exploring this part of Black History so the stereotypes can be diminished.
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M irfan (31. May 99 17:16)    I want to Know the jobs available in NJ state
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Akinori Aoki (19. May 99 14:32)    I am researching about black press, especially for Abbott. I wonder how the black press affected on other presses and white society. Thank you Akinori Aoki
yomi owoyemi (28. Apr 99 19:30)    Please get a copy of PBS documentary about the llife of Ida B. Wells. I make sure that I watch it often with my son and his Black and White friends. You will be amazed by what she accomplished.
Selah Bishop Sr. (26. Apr 99 4:24)    I haven't seen the movie yet, one because I haven'e heard of it being stationed in Japan. We don't get everything on the television. Recently we conducted our Black History Month Program on our ship and I was a little sadden by the turnout of our Black men when it comes to being proud of past accomplishments. People of other races gave ear to what we had to say more than our own. I will definitely look for this movie when my family and I return to the states.
tommy (30. Mar 99 9:12)    I haven't seen the film yet, but I am soo looking forward to it. After just viewing "Mutiny" on NBC, I am compelled to find and view your "Soldiers without Swords". Coming from the PBS programming perspective, this film has to "smoking"! I'm very proud of what we have accomplished over the past 26 years of my TV career.
Reggie (27. Mar 99 8:39)er the past 26 years of my TV career.
Reggie (27. Mar 99 8:39)    I feel for the colored people and all that they have indured in the past and feel that it is an important part of our History... however.... I feel that they have pushed all of this too far ... now we are discriminated against if we are white... we can't have the job because they have to make their afro-american quota or recieve the wrath of the NAACP, we have a Ms Black America.... where is Ms White America? We have the United Negro College Fund.. Where is the United White College Fund! And the lisMs Black America.... where is Ms White America? We have the United Negro College Fund.. Where is the United White College Fund! And the list goes on.... I think that it ought to be equal for everyone not just the whites or the blacks!
WALTER GREENE (24. Mar 99 13:40)    Hi- this film was higly infomative I was real pleased to finally see the real time line behind Americas black pioneers in the Broadcasting and Journalism field. I began my intrest in the Black press after a set intrest developed from my Mass Communications professor. I hope to see many more films like this one in the future thanks for a wonderful film.
Debbie (15. Mar 99 23:38)    Hi- I thought that I sent a message, but it hasn't appeared, so I must not have done so correctly. Therefore, I will try to send the message again. Mr. Nelson- I am an adjunct Instructor at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO (Lucile Bluford, Armistead Pride...). I am currently working on the Unity Awards in Media a National Program to recognize excellence in Media through increasing sensitivity to the presence and problems of minorities and emphasizing the national goals served by the media in improving understanding and human relations. Print and broadcast journalists have participated in the program since Dr. Armistead Pride established this award in 1949. Obviously, as with many things, time has brought a highly fluctuating attendance, though we are very proud to continue to award outstanding journalists across the nation. Additionally, we have had numerous outstanding guest speakers, seminar and workshop leaders, etc. I would VERY much appreciate learning how we might be able to work with you to have a showing of your film at this year's Unity Awards which will be held on April 26, 1999 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City, MO. It is imperative that we offer an outstanding program, increase our attendance and can continue to show the value of this awards program and Journalism education to our community both on campus and off. Thank you in advance for any help.
Debbie (15. Mar 99 23:20)    Hi- I would truly appreciate your assistance. I am currently working as an adjunct instructor in the Dept. of Communications at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri I am currently working on the UNITY AWARDS IN MEDIA. An award program that actually began with Mr. Armistead Pride in 1949. I would like to see if it could be arranged to have a showing of your film during this year's Unity Awards held in Jefferson City, Missouri on Monday, April 26, 1999 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. As with many events through the years our attendance has varied it is VERY important that we have a very strong showing at this year's event and I believe that sharing your ideas and presentation with both young and seasoned journalists in the central United States would be very helpful. Thank you.
Greg Morrison (10. Mar 99 18:17)    when your film aired here in Atlanta during Black Hsitory month I made a point to videotape it I will use it when speaking to groups of young people about the importance of having our own voices, in print, radio, televsion, cable and the internet once again congratulations on a well done project
katie (7. Mar 99 19:18)    hello. i am trying to do a report on the black press. but i can only talk about newspapers during the civil war period or around that time. i can use info from about 1830-1870 i guess. i am having trouble finding info on this time period. can someone please help? please email me if you know where i can find alot of information or at least some. thanks. byebye.
katie (7. Mar 99 19:17)    hello. i am trying to do a report on the black press. but i can only talk about newspapers during the civil war period or around that time. i can use info from about 1830-1870 i guess. i am having trouble finding info on this time period. can someone please help? please email me if you know where i can find alot of information or at least some. thanks. byebye.
J.S.Houston (4. Mar 99 2:51)    I am searching for AI's Fate. If not the whole book then just the title poem. I have been on a six year jones for that poem. Can anyone guide me?
Stanley Nelson (2. Mar 99 10:50)    "Shattering..." can be rented from California Newsreel in San Francisco thier phone is (415) 621-6196. My other films can be rrented from Filmmakers Library in New York City, (212) 808-4980. I think there are many reasons why Black newspapers are struggling. The "brain drain" of talent to white papers is one reason. Also newspapers in general are struggling, we get our news today from TV. Also with integration Black communities are not as centralized as they used to be, the "Black Community" in any given city is spread out. And many publishers have lost contact with their communities, the "fire in the belly" as the earlier publishers did. I believe these are just some of the reasons, and there are more. I'd be interested to hear what others think are some of the rasons for the decline of the Black press.
Pharnal Longus (1. Mar 99 5:17)    How can I rent Shattering the Silence and your other films?
Aaron (28. Feb 99 14:31)    Having written for a minority newspaper, I have found alot of apathy in Norhteast Kansas within the black community (Topeka). Among other things, Topeka, Kansas is known for the U.S. Supreme Court landmark decision Brown vs. The Topeka Board of Education, and the birth place of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, Gwendolyn Brooks.
Aaron (28. Feb 99 12:58)    There is a Minority newspaper in Topeka, Kansas called the Topeka Sentinel operated by Jacalyn Mindell, owner, publisher/editor. Located at 1218 S.W. 10th, Zip code 66604. Phone 1-785-233-9066.
Lisa (27. Feb 99 1:44)    I have had the opportunity to speak with the Atlanta Daily World's Alexis Scott on what she sees as the future of the black press. It is obvious to her that we still have a need for the institution. What are your feelings on the subject and why do you think that the black press today is struggling both in the areas of circulation and advertising dollars? Ms. Scott believes that a lot of the boomers who benefitted from the Civil Rights movement are coming back to the black press. What do you think?
louise (25. Feb 99 22:000)    MIchelle, Stanlely. It is terrific to discover so many people loving your work. You both should be very proud. Love Mom
Richard Miller (24. Feb 99 18:46)    Mr. Nelson, I thoroughly enjoyed your film although, having studied the contents of the SAN FRANCISCO ELEVATOR so extensively as a history graduate student, I was naturally disappointed that you failed to mention that paper's remarkable place in the history of Northern California's Black community from the Civil War through the turn of the last century. I wrote my master's thesis on the subject of the U.S. Navy mess attendant's who created a national stir in 1940-41 by writing to the PITTSBURGH COURIER and denouncing the Navy's racism. These men (whom I dub the "PHILADELPHIA Fifteen" after the cruiser on which they served) became a real cause celebre after they were all summarily discharged. The COURIER promoted a national letter writing protest on their behalf that surpassed (in my estimation) even that mounted for the "Scottsboro Boys." The story of the letter- writing Black sailors was utterly forgotten, however, after Pearl Harbor--superseded in public consciousness by the heroics of Doris "Dorie" Miller on the battleship WEST VIRGINIA (not on the "ARIZONA", thank you!). I am now working on a comprehensive history of the Navy's mess attendant/steward branch, relying heavily on interviews with surviving veterans and the dramatic accounts of their WWII heroism contained in the pages COURIER during the war years--particularly during 1942 and 1943 when these Black Americans were fighting and dying in every naval engagement around the world only to be kicked out of the limelight and the history books by the belated arrival of the Tuskegee Airmen, the Triple Nickels, the Black orld only to be kicked out of the limelight and the history books by the belated arrival of the Tuskegee Airmen, the Triple Nickels, the Black WACs, etc. It would be great if someone of your stature could turn his or her talents as a documentary film-maker toward telling the Black messman's story in an objective, respectable manner. If the the Pullman porters and housemaids can be worthy subjects for analysis, surely these courageous but generally denigrated men who were alternately stereotyped, praised and ridiculed by the Black Press should be recognized at last. Are you busy? I could help you with the script.
Barry McKeown (24. Feb 99 13:000)    I found this site while reading USA Today. I'm sorry to have missed the program, but after reading all that is posted I have an understanding of it's content and importance. I'd like to add something to those comments. Two years ago I had a novel published called 'Ashes By Now'. Though it was a love/advanture story it was based in the heart of the south in the antebellum period. This lead me to embark on a three month research of slavery. I became so intrigued with the will and integrity of this people that I continued to study into the early part of this century. I found what you, Mr. Nelson, have apparently been teaching for many years. The truth about a great people whose works should be known. There are so many more facts that have yet to be brought to the front. I wish you continued sucess. And all this from 'a white boy from Jersey'.
Stanley Nelson (23. Feb 99 9:21)    theere are two reasons why we chose not to focus on "Muhammed Speaks". The first is that the film ends in the mid 1960's, before "Muhammad Speaks" achieved it's great power. The second reason is that we decided to exclude pulications that were published by organizations.Such as Church publications, the NAACP, etc. part of are struggle in making the film was to manage the enormous history of the Black Press, and to fit this history into an hour and a half. In doing this we had to make some very difficult decesions.
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salimah shabazz (19. Feb 99 18:04)    Peace and Blessings, I was a little shocked and a bit bewildered as to the absence of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad and his outstanding accomplishment of producing and publishing "MuhammadSpeaks" newspaper. I often wonder why, but I would like to give scholars and great achievers the benefit of the doubt as to why his work is most often demonized and marginalized. I hope that in the future as a family we can put aside our differences and focus on the accomplishments of one another without bias... Thank you. Peace
Stanley Nelson (19. Feb 99 7:000)    See alot of films. Be around people making films as much as you can, other students, teachers, whoever. And make films while you are in school. Make sure you come out of school with at least one completed film.
Clester Fisher (18. Feb 99 16:07)    Oh, yes, I am a film student here at S. I. U. What tips do you have for up and coming filmmakers.
Clester Fisher (18. Feb 99 16:06)    The number one question that may be asked is, How important was the Black Press in America, and what about the African-American media today are they affective in the Black community?
Michelle (18. Feb 99 12:04)    Hi Lisa, you should check with your local PBS station to find out when the film will rebroadcast. Let me know where you are and I'll let you know if I have any information. Also you may purchase the film from California Newsreel. I'm the website producer and would love to hear how you are using the film and website in the classroom.
lisa (18. Feb 99 9:38)    Will it be played again? I missed it 2/8, but would love to tape it to show my students.
DeeDoug (17. Feb 99 17:34)    Well thats all I wanted to say.... I have you in my favorites list... I will read it all later, Thanks....
DeeDoug (17. Feb 99 17:31)    I think this is great. I never thought there was a newspaper that cool back in the day.....
lilbob (17. Feb 99 17:18)    good evening
Michelle Dungee (17. Feb 99 15:24)    3:22 p.m I missed the PBS broadcast, but as we speak, am listening to excerpts from the film on WBAI-FM, New York City, as part of their fund raising efforts. Really picks up the work day. It is very enjoyable. Thank you so much
Stanley Nelson (17. Feb 99 13:23)    hello. I am the filmmaker of the documentary, "The Black Press" and just wanted to thank everyone for their comments and feedback about the film. Anyone interested in seeing a re-broadcast of the film should contact their local PBS station. And feel free to leave comments and questions on discuss and chat, as I'd be happy to discuss aspects of the film with you. thanks.
stanley nelson (17. Feb 99 13:04)    hello. I'm the filmmaker of the documentary "The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords" and I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments and feedback about the film. Anyone interested in watching a rebroadcast of the film should contact their local PBS station. And if anyone has any specific questions or comments about "The Black Press" please leave them on discuss and chat, and i'll try to answer them..thanks...
georgey (16. Feb 99 9:10)    some friends of mine and my self are making a documentary and we were just wondering what kinds of things you liked and disliked about this one
Fred Abdole (15. Feb 99 19:26)    talk to me please????????????????
Fred Abdole (15. Feb 99 19:25)    Never heard of this program before? What is this program about?
Fred Abdole (15. Feb 99 19:24)    Helloooooo????
Fred Abdole (15. Feb 99 19:23)    I have never heard of this program in my life?
Manu Herbstein, Accra, Ghana (14. Feb 99 17:01)    Robert C. Dowd (Cataloging/Preservation Coordinator, New York State Newspaper Project, New York State Library, Albany, New York 12230, e-mail rcdowd@unix2.nysed.gov) tells me that the Albany Institute of History & Art 125 Washington Avenue, Albany NY 12210 USA. Tel 515 463 4478 Fax 518 463 5506 has the only known extant copy of "The Fortnightly Spectator", that of April 19, 1900. My information about this paper comes from an article by C. C. Saunders of the Dept. of History at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, entitled "F. Z. Peregrino and THE SOUTH AFRICAN SPECTATOR" published in the Quarterly Bulletin of the South African Library some time in 1978. (The date doesn't appear on my photocopy and I can't lay hands on the citation right now.) I quote: "Francis Zaccheus Santiago Peregrino was born in Accra on the Gold Coast in 1851. He moved to Britain when in his teens to further his education and some time in the late 1880s went on to the United States, where he travelled widely. When resident in Buffalo, New York, he decided to launch a paper for black readers in that area. He called it The Spectator, after the famous London weekly of that name, and edited it from Albany in upper New York state. . . ." Peregrino may have been at the first Pan-African Conference, held in London in 1900, organized by Sylvester Williams. He and Williams subsequently settled in Cape Town, where Peregrino started publishing The South African Spectator. The South African Library has a microfilm of all the extant copies of this paper, 14 Jan 1901 - 6 Dec 1902. Has anyone reading this come across any information about FZS Peregrino and the Weekly Spectator? Peregrino was a native of the city of Accra in what is today Ghana. This material might be of considerable local interest and it might also be of interest to historians of Pan-Africanism. Please reply direct to my e-mail address.
Bill Reed (14. Feb 99 14:06)    I recently wrote a book on the history of black show business, entitled "Hot from Harlem: Profiles in Classic African-American Entertainment." It simply couldn't have been done without the archives of the black press here, in New York and at West Virginia Stage College. However, it is not a well known fact that little of the black press is properly indexed. The last time I checked, the estimable Black Newspaper indexing project (can't quite recall the proper name right now)had only worked back to the late sixties in an effort to get proper indexing done. To achieve my project, which involved going through voluminous microfilm reels of the Defender, Courier, etc from the early part of the century onward, week by week, month, by month, year by year. It's a myopia and carpel tunnel syndrome- inducing activity that I would not want to go through again. I would suggest that if anyone has some spare change lying about that they donate it to the Black Newspaper Indexing Project (proper name easy enough to ascertain).My wrist and eyes thank you. And I thank Stanley Nelson for this long overdue salute. Although I did miss some recongnition of specific important personages--Oliver Harrington, George Schuyler, Salem Tutt Whitney et al, I DO understand there was so very much ground to cover. And there is a tribute to Harrington on an adjacent page on this site. How about a docu about this amazing figure?
kenny (13. Feb 99 19:25)    "MARTHA" TELL HOW TO FIND THAT PEOM "OHM" BY SAUL WILLIAMS
kenny (13. Feb 99 19:22)    some body tell me how to get the peom "OHM" by Saul Williams
kenneth (13. Feb 99 18:03)    hello
Thompson (13. Feb 99 14:38)    hello room,
a (12. Feb 99 11:53)    "You," as stated below (12. Feb 99 3:01), is not purported to be PBS or anyone directly related to the making of this film in particular or generally....still checking this out...
Mary E. Thomas (12. Feb 99 9:32)    I thorough enjoyed the program by Nelson Stanley. I attended Robert L. Vann elementary school in Pittsburgh and knew about the Pittsburgh Courier but not to the extent that I know now that I have seen the program. My heart is filled each time I more about my African-American history. To hear how some these individuals started their newspapers with virtually nothing at is so inspiring and uplifting. Nelson Stanley, I applaud you and PBS you also should be applauded. I will make sure that my children know the truth about our history and I will not leave it up to someone else to do. Thank you all again.
Ed Hastings (11. Feb 99 3:35)    What an inspiring film! In a climate where minorities are constantly bombarded with mainstream perspectives, it's refreshing to see in print and media views and beliefs that many others hold...those of us born and raised United States citizens, but because of our color and ethnicity, have been pushed to the periphery of society. I work at Dartmouth College, where our Board of Trustees and President have made a stand to make our university community one of inclusiveness and harmony. To encourage this vision to its end, the College is proposing an end to fraternities and sororities, as we know them today. From my perspective, this is a wonderful opportunity to build upon a vision which includes everyone, but to hear the mainstream media report this was astounding....outrage, opposition, outright refusal to understand the underlying principle behind this action. The dilemma, that even in 1999 there lingers paranoia, hatred, and yes, outright bigotry in the privileged rich and powerful. The point being, unless there is a voice to speak out what the majority really believes to be just and true, the cycle of injustices and lies continues. Thanks so much for airing this program.
eric taylor (10. Feb 99 20:29)    the movie was very informative being in the media as an air personality i was very impressed at the way it was broken down about the black press we need more people like him to continue and keep building the future of young black writers.
gwendolyn (10. Feb 99 11:04)    hello. anyone wanting to know when the film will be rebroadcast should get in touch with their local pbs station.
Martin (9. Feb 99 17:45)    Memphis, Tn has the Tri-State Defender which was a sub of the Chicago Defender and the Silver Star News - Black owned and black operated.
Martin (9. Feb 99 17:40)    I thought the program was informative and insightful. Yes it did leave a negative impression of today's black press. To be honest I concur, our local black press simply jumps on the coattails of the dominant press without looking for their own stories and ideas. The only news that is original here is the society pages. And that is simply be cause no one else cares about "our society".
Elizabeth Terry (9. Feb 99 17:15)    I anticipated the program with great joy. THE PITTSBURGH COURIER was a constant in my home as a child in rural western Pennsylvania. I appreciated learning about other members of the Black Press. I also appreciate learning about the role of whites in the South tring to stop us from migrating and "keep up down on the farm". For asubsequent program, would like to see an analysis of successes and failures of The Black Press in pushing paradigms about class, power, control and domination with the communities of African descent in America.
Steve Rhodes (9. Feb 99 14:30)    I agree this was an excellent program. People should ask their PBS station to repeat The Black Press. California Newsreel is selling the video and cd-rom. Not sure if html works in this chat. Here is a direct <a href=http://www.newsreel.org/films/blackpre.htm> link</a>. If that didn't work, here is the raw url
LIGHTFOOT (9. Feb 99 12:28)    FIRST OF ALL THE FILM WAS FANTASTIC….IT MADE ME VERY VERY PROUD TO SEE THAT A FORMER HISTORY TEACHER OF MINE (MRS. MCKENZIE) . I PROUD OF THE FACT THAT SHE DIDN'T JUST TEACH BLACK HISTORY …… SHE HELPED MAKE BLACK HISITORY. I FEEL THAT SINGUI VIDI 'S COMMENTS ABOUT THE FILM'S NEGATIVE CONCEPTION ABOUT TODAYS BLACK PRESS IS UN-WARRANTED. THE FILMAKER WAS JUST COMPARING THE PROFOUND INFLUENCE OF THE BLACK PRESS OF THE PAST WITH THE PRESENT. IF YOU ANALYZE THE HISTORY OF SOME OF THE OTHER BLACK INSTITUIONS OF THE PAST …..CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS, NEGRO BASEBALL LEAGUES, VARIOUS RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS…. ……YOU WILL SEE THE SAME DECREASING INFLUENCE ON OUR COMMUNITY….ALL RESULTING FROM INTEGRATION (SO IRONIC).
Fred (9. Feb 99 11:08)    I beleive that the Black press continues to play an important role in American society. Does anyone have information as to the number of Black newspapers still in existence, (what cities)??
marco (9. Feb 99 3:20)    Have serious concerns about show some good points were made but left an unwaranted negative conception of todays Black press.
marco (9. Feb 99 3:11)    why did they talk about todays Black press in negative terms
marco (9. Feb 99 3:08)    Hello
Art McGee (9. Feb 99 3:07)    Great show! I had my high-quality videotape ready, so I will watch it again at my leisure. As a media activist and member of a modern-day radical political organization (The Black Radical Congress), I was particularly inspired by seeing what those who have come before us have done. I'm particularly interested in how the previous activism involving print media can possibly map itself onto the newer technologies such as the Internet. BTW, if anyone here is interested in radical political news and information, you can subscribe to the BRC-NEWS list by sending the command: subscribe brc-news to the address: majordomo@igc.org Also, if you're in Southern California, I co-coordinate the Los Angeles Alternative Media Network. Email me if you're interested in that.
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:41)    (click)
martha (9. Feb 99 0:39)    (click)
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:39)    sorry. no hints. superstitious. but... stay tuned. Goodnight. L-
martha (9. Feb 99 0:39)    good night mike
Mike (9. Feb 99 0:38)    Will be looking (with great anticipation) your next work! "Any Hints?" Good night Martha.
martha (9. Feb 99 0:38)    so again, thanks to the editor and all others involved in the production of this film, and thanks to pbs.
martha (9. Feb 99 0:37)    ok, well, thanks again and good night to all! i have jsut been informed that the computer is going to need to go to sleep tonight....
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:34)    Thank you Mike! We appreciate any word of mouth! Hail newspapers! Hail the Grapevine!
martha (9. Feb 99 0:34)    ahem, anyway, feel free to write....
martha (9. Feb 99 0:33)    which degree?
Mike (9. Feb 99 0:33)    To the Editor, You did a fine Job with this Program! I will encourage others to view it, when I find out its next airing! Those pioneers like Charlotte Bass The North Star, The Atlanta Daily,Ida B Wells, and many many others,were the true pathfinders of the Civil Rights Movement.
martha (9. Feb 99 0:33)    ah, so you know erin! :-))))
martha (9. Feb 99 0:32)    but i would love to translate something like this film. things like this need to be exported so the rest of the world doesn't demand a passport to prove i'm really american because i don't look like the americans they see on tv and in the movies....
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:32)    I feel a little silly carrying on this conversation here in the chat room, this is not what it is for. (mild embarrassment). Did erin get her degree done?
martha (9. Feb 99 0:31)    i WISH i worked at the un! i freelance right now, so i am doing work for some agencies in italy and in portugal and here in the states.
martha (9. Feb 99 0:30)    my friend erin is the amica from high school
martha (9. Feb 99 0:30)    by the way, my pal erin helped out in research for this film. yaay!
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:30)    do you work at the un? where can you use those three languages?
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:29)    magnifique! buono! bien!
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:29)    who is your friend from high school?
martha (9. Feb 99 0:29)    yeah, i'm a translator of portugues, italian and french.
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:28)    translator?
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:27)    no martha I am here too
martha (9. Feb 99 0:27)    oh ok thanks a lot. will do. make more stuff like this, it is needed. and of course if you ever need a translator.....
martha (9. Feb 99 0:26)    i am going to assume i am alone here....
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:26)    martha check local listings is the best I can say on rebroadcast. There is a CD available. Check the websit for that.
martha (9. Feb 99 0:25)    it's been a pleasure for me too. bye, chris
martha (9. Feb 99 0:24)    good night lee, study hard
Chris (9. Feb 99 0:24)    Thank you all for the information and inspiring conversation. "Wisdom is not like money to be tied up and hidden." - Akan Proverb
martha (9. Feb 99 0:24)    mr erskine, any idea when this will be aired again? and thanks again and good night.
Lee (9. Feb 99 0:24)    This has been stimulating but I have to sign off and get ready for class in the morning. Any questions my e mail is andn72@hotmail.com
martha (9. Feb 99 0:23)    that's true. good idea, good idea. so many people are so --i don't want to say brainwashed-- used to the mainstream "the only non-white guy in staff is the sports guy" thing that many people don't feel much is lacking....
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:22)    I am back for a minute then sleep....
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:22)    sorry, I was doing two things at once
Lee (9. Feb 99 0:21)    No, but ever hear of desktop publishing:-), but seriously get others who are concerned to join with you and try and negotiate with the publisher
martha (9. Feb 99 0:20)    good night, sylvia! did you see what i said about the defender?
Mike (9. Feb 99 0:20)    Sorry, Dr. Martin Luther king
Sylvia (9. Feb 99 0:20)    Good night all. I'm turning in and will visit the site from time to time. It was great to chat with you!
martha (9. Feb 99 0:19)    lee: so what does one do in that case? short of taking over the newspaper oneself?!
martha (9. Feb 99 0:19)    dr. mfc?
Mike (9. Feb 99 0:18)    An interesting fact: Hover's decree to charge the black press with treason He was the same cat that went after other back lead ers like Dr. MFC
Chris (9. Feb 99 0:18)    Lee: Thank you very much. I will give them both a look!
Lee (9. Feb 99 0:18)    I know what you mean in most areas there is only one black newspaper you don't like it you're s.o.l
martha (9. Feb 99 0:18)    is LEWIS ERSKINE still there?
martha (9. Feb 99 0:17)    i definitely speak with my pocketbook, no question of that, but you know to make an exaggerated example, sometimes there just is no other store that sells flour.... exaggeration....
Lee (9. Feb 99 0:16)    Chris, the weekly and the examiner are both on the web if you want to check them out...www.theweeklyonline.com, and www.dallas examiner.com
martha (9. Feb 99 0:14)    sylvia: or if you want, write to me and i'll try to hook you up in a few days when work slows down a bit.
Sylvia (9. Feb 99 0:14)    Lee, I agree with the information you passed on to Martha. We as consumers need to educate ourselves about products we purchase in this case publications that we may suscribe to and we have a duty and obligation to inform editors, publishers and the like about where the mark is being missed. I'm an active rather than passive consumer and I am quick to write a letter for something I like as well as something I dislike.
Chris (9. Feb 99 0:14)    The economics of newspaper publishing focus on advertising and that is controled by circulation and design. The better your circulation and the better your "look" the greater opportunity for advertising sales. This allows you to grab and retain the talent to report rather that billboard.
martha (9. Feb 99 0:14)    sylvia: i'm not sur eof a website but i am sur eyou can find one through a yahoo search. if you can't find one, the next time you're in hyde park, stop by the coop over by 55th and pick one up there.
Lee (9. Feb 99 0:12)    The only way to make that more evident is for that to be brought to the attention of the public how this is to be accomplished I'm not sure
martha (9. Feb 99 0:12)    mike: i was referring to the "michael" below. what facts did it point out to you? i didn't know about the 1893 world fair thing.
Sylvia (9. Feb 99 0:12)    Thanks for the reply Martha. No, Acutally, I am having a bit of trouble finding the Defender. I'm sure I can place a call and obtain a susbription that way. Do you know if the Defender has a website?
martha (9. Feb 99 0:11)    maybe if it were more evident that the more widespread/mainstream media are biased it would be easier to get (what i think of as) better news coverage
Lee (9. Feb 99 0:11)    I feel that African Americans need to support their black press even more now.. with the changes in the Broadcasting industry minorities are finding fewer opportunities to own outlets.. the conglomerates rule, especially in radio...
Mike (9. Feb 99 0:10)    I don't know what Mike you are refering to? Martha, But this docu. pointed out some facts, I did n't prev -ious Know.
martha (9. Feb 99 0:09)    lee: in madison wisconsin that use of economic power has led to the paper of which i am speaking lose money and therefore writers and photographers.
Chris (9. Feb 99 0:09)    Lee: You are correct, however I wonder if there could'nt be a more even balance.
Lee (9. Feb 99 0:08)    Martha, write letters to the editor use your economic power as readers to let the publishers know where they're failing you
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:07)    Thank you for the praise. Stanley was a (is a) great director to work for.
martha (9. Feb 99 0:06)    chris: i think you are right. but how do we as readers hungering for more good inclusive news get the publishers of these magazines to publish thigns we want to hear about?
Lee (9. Feb 99 0:06)    Chris, there has to be some concentration on profits in order to meet expenses and pay the hard working journalists who work in the trenches
Chris (9. Feb 99 0:05)    Mr. Erskine - Great job.
martha (9. Feb 99 0:05)    sylvia, are you having trouble finding the defender?
Chris (9. Feb 99 0:05)    No fact on this, however I suspect that a great many of the papers of today are owned and published by Blacks. The other side of the coin is to focus on the news and not on the profits.
martha (9. Feb 99 0:05)    hey lewis erskine, what a magnificent program. tell us more!
martha (9. Feb 99 0:04)    that was for michael
martha (9. Feb 99 0:04)    thanks for watching. not that i had anything to do with the program, but it is good to hear that adults are learning something!
Lee (9. Feb 99 0:04)    Lewis a great job of editing
Lee (9. Feb 99 0:03)    Sylvia I'm glad to hear ypou sau that, my wife and I teach Communicationsat Paul Quinn in Dallas and we hope our students react the same way
Lewis Erskine (9. Feb 99 0:03)    Greetings all! Thanks for coming and for _watching_! My Name is Lewis Erskine, I am the editor of the film.
Mike (9. Feb 99 0:03)    Hello,This was a "Great" documentary! When will it be aired again?
martha (9. Feb 99 0:02)    hi sylvia, i live in madison wisconsin.
michael (9. Feb 99 0:02)    as a conventionally and "well" educated white man, programs like this one (the series on native americans also comes to mind) shock me into realizing how heavily edited and censored my "education" has been. My thanks to pbs and the series producers.
martha (9. Feb 99 0:02)    chriss: agreed, but not being the ones who actually publish the paper, how do we get the publishers to pay greater attention to that sort of thing?
Chris (9. Feb 99 0:02)    Thank you. I will make a note.
Lee (9. Feb 99 0:01)    The Weekly has been around for more than 40 years, I don't know how long the Examiner has been in existance
Sylvia (9. Feb 99 0:01)    Hello Marth, Karl, Johnny and any and everyone else. I saw part of the program this evening. I found the program most enlightening and would very much like to know when it will air again so that I may videotape it. When I see progams like this, my hunger for more information about my heritage is stirred to an insatiable degree. I would like to suscribe to the Chicago Defender. I already suscribe to the Heritage, the official publication of the African History and Culture Club of Evanston, Il. Evanston is a small town just north of Chicago. It is the town where I was born and raised.
Chris (9. Feb 99 0:01)    Martha, it seems to me that if we paid greater attention to detail and content we would gather a greater respect for what we have to say. I now work for a digital design company.
Lee (9. Feb 99 0:000)    Chris also check out the Dallas post tribune and the African World, they are much smaller than the others but worth looking at
martha (9. Feb 99 0:000)    chris, what do you do?
Chris (8. Feb 99 23:59)    Lee, I am sorry to say I live in Dallas a year ago and did not take the time or make the effort to search out the Black newspaper. However, on my next trip down I will look for both papers.
martha (8. Feb 99 23:58)    lee: wow, that's great. how long has it been around?
martha (8. Feb 99 23:57)    in what ways can we make our newspapers more of a force in the community? by writing articles ourselves? by asking specifically for the coverage that we want? i have been thinking about this for a few weeks.
Lee (8. Feb 99 23:57)    Both papers have large readerships, ABC says the circulation of the Weekly is around half a million
Chris (8. Feb 99 23:56)    In Oklahoma City the Black newspaper has a bit to be desired. They do an average job, however they could be so much better. A little attention to design and content and the paper could rival the local daily - well not really but they could be more of force in the community.
martha (8. Feb 99 23:55)    lee: do the weekly and the examiner have large readerships?
reggie (8. Feb 99 23:55)    is this over?
martha (8. Feb 99 23:55)    curtis, are you taking off?
martha (8. Feb 99 23:54)    curtis: thanks for the tip. i won't promise to call them but i'll try to remember the name in case i ever go there or run across it.
martha (8. Feb 99 23:53)    hi no longer nameless chris. i was saying earlier that the black paper -- one of them i guess i should say -- in my city is a pretty socially oriented publication. there is actually another paper that isn't necessarily only black focussed and more news oriented.
Lee (8. Feb 99 23:52)    In Dallas the best papers take a true new view,, the 2 best papers are the Weekly and the examiner
reggie (8. Feb 99 23:52)    I saw a small part of your show and really liked what i saw
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:52)    Hope you all have a good night
martha (8. Feb 99 23:51)    i'm not a writer but i am a translator. anticipating your next question, portuguese, italian, french.
Lee (8. Feb 99 23:51)    I did some writing as a broadcast journalist, right now I'm teching
Chris (8. Feb 99 23:51)    The nameless one was me - failed to include my name. However, group how are the Black newspapers in your areas. Do they take a true "news" view or a "social" view of reporting?
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:51)    To learn more about them ...
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:51)    You, Martha
martha (8. Feb 99 23:51)    is karl still there?
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:51)    Are any of you writers?
martha (8. Feb 99 23:50)    curtis: who should give them a call?
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:50)    Hi Lee
martha (8. Feb 99 23:50)    hi lee
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:50)    Give the Michigan Chronicle a call. They are located in Detroit
martha (8. Feb 99 23:50)    karl: last year there was a lot of talk about the defender closing down for good (to coin a, i;;-fitted phrase).
Lee (8. Feb 99 23:50)    Hello everyone
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:49)    will the filmaker return?
martha (8. Feb 99 23:49)    curtis: i've never heard of it.
martha (8. Feb 99 23:48)    hi reggie
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:48)    No, but its a large black publication
martha (8. Feb 99 23:48)    hello, nameless person
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:48)    Hi Henry
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:47)    I'm here karl
martha (8. Feb 99 23:47)    curtis: no, i have not heard of the mi chronicle. we wisconsinites have a thing about you michiganers, you know. just kidding. is that the paper you publish?
Henry (8. Feb 99 23:47)    Hello Martha, Curtis
(8. Feb 99 23:47)    Hello Martha!
a, Curtis
(8. Feb 99 23:47)    Hello Martha!
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:47)    Stanley Nelson, you did a great job!
karl harris (8. Feb 99 23:47)    how many people are in this discussion forum
reggie (8. Feb 99 23:46)    i enjoyed the little bit of the show I saw when will it air again?
martha (8. Feb 99 23:46)    hi chris, hi henry
martha (8. Feb 99 23:46)    whoa, i just "fell out" --i'm back now...
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:46)    This program hit home for me
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:46)    Hi Henry
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:45)    Martha, I'm a Publisher
Henry (8. Feb 99 23:45)    Anyone out there?
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:45)    I think we are more interested in the social aspect of news
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:44)    I never heard of the defender until tonight.
Chris (8. Feb 99 23:44)    What are your reactions to the issues surrounding Black newspapers and their "social" view of the new rather than a hard hitting news view?
karl harris (8. Feb 99 23:44)    hicurtis
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:43)    Martha, hv u heard of the Michigan Chronicle?
karl harris (8. Feb 99 23:43)    has anyone tried to subscribe to the defender lately. Mr. abbott would be ashamed of the service of this particular staff in the way they are handling the newspaper today. I after having read this paper for several years and now since watching this program. i don't feel the defender is speaking for the black community the way it use to.
martha (8. Feb 99 23:43)    and karl, and anyone else if there is anyone else there.... helloooooooo????
martha (8. Feb 99 23:43)    curtis, what do you do? (profession)
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:42)    hi Karl
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:42)    hi Martha
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:41)    I would like a copy of the tape to show others!
martha (8. Feb 99 23:41)    hi curtis
martha (8. Feb 99 23:41)    so, can anyone name any black newspapers besides the defender?
Curtis (8. Feb 99 23:41)    I am inspired by the broadcast!
martha (8. Feb 99 23:39)    for example, i live in wisconsin and we have an excellent, widely read black paper here, but it is viewed kind of as a gossip mag partly because the community is so small.
martha (8. Feb 99 23:38)    i think black newspapers could be doing much more --hi karl!-- much more in the community than they do now.
karl harris (8. Feb 99 23:37)    hi martha
martha (8. Feb 99 23:37)    there's the chicago defender, perpetually trying to remain afloat and solvent. there are also many smaller local papers.
karl harris (8. Feb 99 23:36)    I really enjoyed watching this program. I must admit my ignorance on what african-american went through to get where we are today. iI must say i have not read enough and research enough and gave my people credit enough.
johnny (8. Feb 99 23:35)    Great show. What do you see is the role or niche of black-owned newpapers today? Are there any mainstream black-owned newspapers in the country?
martha (8. Feb 99 23:35)    is anyone there?
martha (8. Feb 99 23:32)    so, what are everyone's thoughts?
Rani (8. Feb 99 23:31)    hi all
martha (8. Feb 99 23:31)    hi everyone, i guess...
martha (8. Feb 99 23:30)    hi sally
Sally (8. Feb 99 23:30)    Hi martha-
Rani (8. Feb 99 23:30)    Hey i'm here and have been
martha (8. Feb 99 23:30)    what a great doc. i watched because my friend from high school helped with research. i loved it! thanks, stanley nelson!
Sally (8. Feb 99 23:29)    Isam'il I think the name "Soldiers without Swords" goes with the idea that the pen is mightier than the sword...you know the old saying
Sally (8. Feb 99 23:28)    oops I meant resources AND links
Sally (8. Feb 99 23:27)    I found a good list of books etc., in the resources abd links section of this site.
(8. Feb 99 23:23)    Mr. Nelson, do you have any books you would recommend?
Isma'il (8. Feb 99 23:21)    Dear Peter, If solders did not have swords, their purpose for battle would be to get sacraficed than to defend. Do you agree?
Isma'il (8. Feb 99 23:19)    Hello Sam, What do you have to say?
Isma'il (8. Feb 99 23:19)    Hello Rani, Are you out there?
Sam (8. Feb 99 22:46)    informative website!
Missus (8. Feb 99 22:27)    hello just call me missus from now on
Rani (8. Feb 99 22:26)    ohh wait it's YOU isn't it? duh??
Rani (8. Feb 99 22:26)    great, what do you think so far?
Mich (8. Feb 99 22:25)    I have the show on.
Rani (8. Feb 99 22:12)    Hello? great show.
Rani (8. Feb 99 22:06)    Is anyone watching the show on pbs now?!!!
louise (8. Feb 99 20:39)    Great site. Great idea to tell this part of black history. Thanks! America needs to know.
Stanley Nelson (8. Feb 99 20:12)    Hi. This is Stanley Nelson, Producer/ Director of the film. If you have any comments or questions about the film, you can post here and I will see and respond. I look forward to hearing from you.
Michael (8. Feb 99 19:45)    The pen is the true solders' sword
PETER (8. Feb 99 19:24)    DO SOLDIERS REALLY NEED SWORDS..QQQ
Henry (8. Feb 99 18:11)    I like this site !
tyrone (8. Feb 99 17:59)    hello
his site !
tyrone (8. Feb 99 17:59)    hello