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Basic Black; Becoming Basic Black: The First Anniversary of Say Brother
02/05/2004
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- Series
- Basic Black
- Program
- Becoming Basic Black: The First Anniversary of Say Brother
- Program Number
3511
- Series Description
THe series was formerly known as Say Brother. Series title change as of 1/8/1998. This series is black produced and is one of public television's longest-running series that is rooted in and reflects the culture, concerns, achievements and history of people of African descent. Also includes controversial issues, African American artists, and events of special interest to the African American community.
Series release date: 1/8/1998
- Program Description
Originally broadcast July 10, 1969 this anniversary features a performance by the future innovator of funk music, George Clinton & Parliament; this anniversary is also a time when Say Brother looks back on the previous year to examine the image of black people in the media with a compelling commentary by Henry Hampton; and finally Say Brother takes the microphone out of the studio to give the community a chance to reflect on the need for a program like Say Brother with insightful "man on the street" interviews.
- Duration
00:26:46
- Asset Type
Broadcast program
- Media Type
Video
- Genres
- Magazine
- Topics
- Social Issues
- Race and Ethnicity
- Citation
- Chicago: “Basic Black; Becoming Basic Black: The First Anniversary of Say Brother,” 02/05/2004, GBH Archives, accessed July 26, 2024, http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_243F9EDACB244978ADD9BA9A0D473975.
- MLA: “Basic Black; Becoming Basic Black: The First Anniversary of Say Brother.” 02/05/2004. GBH Archives. Web. July 26, 2024. <http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_243F9EDACB244978ADD9BA9A0D473975>.
- APA: Basic Black; Becoming Basic Black: The First Anniversary of Say Brother. Boston, MA: GBH Archives. Retrieved from http://openvault.wgbh.org/catalog/V_243F9EDACB244978ADD9BA9A0D473975