Of Black America

Of Black America was a series of seven one-hour documentaries presented by CBS News in the summer of 1968, at the end of the Civil Rights Movement and during a time of racial unrest (Martin Luther King had been assassinated that spring and riots in many cities had followed). The groundbreaking[1] series explored various aspects of the history and current state of African-American community.

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Created By

Perry Wolff

Status

Ended

Original Name

Of Black America

First Air Date

July 2, 1968

Last Air Date

September 2, 1968

Seasons

1

Episodes

7

Language

English

Production Companies

CBS News Productions

Networks

CBS

S01E07

Portrait in Black and White

Results of a CBS News poll measuring racial attitudes. Walker presents on white racism and changes in white attitudes, Kuralt on African-American extremism and also on black pride.

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