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Tony Brown's Journal, Tony Brown's Journal: Malcolm and Elijah
directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1982), 27 mins
This performance on Tony Brown’s Journal as Malcolm X (the physical resemblance is stunning) marked the young Denzel Washington’s first appearance on national TV and his first performance before a national audience. The 1982 New York Off-Broadway stage hit produced by Woodie King, Jr. revolves around the confl...
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directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1982), 27 mins
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This performance on Tony Brown’s Journal as Malcolm X (the physical resemblance is stunning) marked the young Denzel Washington’s first appearance on national TV and his first performance before a national audience. The 1982 New York Off-Broadway stage hit produced by Woodie King, Jr. revolves around the conflict between Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam, and his verbal whip, an ex-convict who took the Muslim name Malcolm X. Adult
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tony Brown, 1933-
Author / Creator
Michael Colgan, 1941-1983
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Speaker / Narrator
Tony Brown, 1933-
Person Discussed
Elijah Muhammad, 1897-1975, Malcolm X, 1925-1965
Topic / Theme
Political causes, Black Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright 1982 Tony Brown Productions, Inc.
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Tony Brown's Journal, Trouble in Paradise, 1982
directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1982), 28 mins
In this 1982 episode of Tony Brown's Journal, Brown discusses Harvard's affirmative action policy with administrators and students at Harvard.
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directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1982), 28 mins
Description
In this 1982 episode of Tony Brown's Journal, Brown discusses Harvard's affirmative action policy with administrators and students at Harvard.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983
Author / Creator
Michael Colgan, 1941-1983, Tony Brown, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Person Discussed
Nancy Randolph, fl. 1981, Lydia Jackson, fl. 1981, Loretta Lynch, fl. 1981, David L. Evans, fl. 1980, Allen Jackson, fl. 1981, Stephen Brush, fl. 1981, Dr. S. Allen Counter, fl. 1978-2004, Richard Lewington, 1929-, Robert Klitgaard, fl. 1980, Derek Bok, 1930-
Topic / Theme
Colleges and universities, Affirmative action, Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, Supreme Court Decision, U.S., 1978, Black Studies
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Tony Brown's Journal, When The Chickens Came Home to Roost, Part 1
written by Laurence Holder, 1939-; directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; designed by Judy Dearing; produced by Tony Brown, 1933-, New Federal Theatre, New York, NY; performed by Kirk Kirksey, 1943-1986 and Denzel Washington, 1954-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1984, originally published 1984), 27 mins
This is a one-hour version of the award-winning 1982 New York stage hit 'When The Chickens Came Home To Roost,' written by Lawrence Holder and produced by Woodie King, Jr. It stars Denzel Washington and Kirk Kirksey.
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written by Laurence Holder, 1939-; directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; designed by Judy Dearing; produced by Tony Brown, 1933-, New Federal Theatre, New York, NY; performed by Kirk Kirksey, 1943-1986 and Denzel Washington, 1954-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1984, originally published 1984), 27 mins
Description
This is a one-hour version of the award-winning 1982 New York stage hit 'When The Chickens Came Home To Roost,' written by Lawrence Holder and produced by Woodie King, Jr. It stars Denzel Washington and Kirk Kirksey.
Denzel Washington, 1954- Kirk Kirksey, 1943-1986 Adult
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Performance
Performer / Ensemble
Kirk Kirksey, 1943-1986, Denzel Washington, 1954-
Contributor
Judy Dearing, Denzel Washington, 1954-, Kirk Kirksey, 1943-1986, Tony Brown, 1933-, New Federal Theatre, New York, NY
Author / Creator
Michael Colgan, 1941-1983, Kirk Kirksey, 1943-1986, Denzel Washington, 1954-, Laurence Holder, 1939-
Date Published / Released
1984, 1982
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Topic / Theme
Political causes, Broken relationships, African American drama, U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-, Black Studies, Malcolm X, Elijah Muhammed, Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1984 Tony Brown Productions, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Tony Brown's Journal, Who Was Medgar Evers?
directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1982), 27 mins
As of 1984 when this documentary was made, no one had been convicted in the 1963 assassination of Mississippi NAACP Field Director Medgar Evers. This legendary leader’s voter registration and economic boycott drives preceded Martin Luther King’s and the modern-day civil rights movement by 10 years.
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directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1982), 27 mins
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As of 1984 when this documentary was made, no one had been convicted in the 1963 assassination of Mississippi NAACP Field Director Medgar Evers. This legendary leader’s voter registration and economic boycott drives preceded Martin Luther King’s and the modern-day civil rights movement by 10 years. Adult
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983
Author / Creator
Michael Colgan, 1941-1983, Tony Brown, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1982
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Person Discussed
Myrlie Evers-Williams, 1933-, Medgar Evers, 1925-1963
Topic / Theme
Political causes, Race relations, Medgar Wiley Evers, Assassination, Jackson, MS, June 12, 1963, Black Studies
Copyright Message
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Tony Brown's Journal, A LEAD-ing Change
directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1983), 27 mins
In this 1983 episode of Tony Brown's Journal, Brown discusses the LEAD Program in Business with participating executives and students.
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directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1983), 27 mins
Description
In this 1983 episode of Tony Brown's Journal, Brown discusses the LEAD Program in Business with participating executives and students.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004
Author / Creator
Michael Colgan, 1941-1983, Tony Brown, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Person Discussed
Regina Williams, fl. 1983, Wayne Harris, fl. 1983, Troy Stephens, fl. 1983, Gail Covington, fl. 1983, Rosalind Barnes, fl. 1983, Anna Waring, fl. 1983, William Holland, fl. 1983, Glegg Watson, fl. 1983, James Clark, Jr., fl. 1983, William Whitney, Donald C. Carroll, 1930-1998, William J. Elliott, 1923-2007
Topic / Theme
African-Americans, Black community, Business occupations, High school students, Black Studies, African Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of Tony Brown Productions Inc.
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Tony Brown's Journal, America's Black Eagles, Part 1 - Clipped Wings
directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Tony Brown, 1933-, Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983 and James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1983), 27 mins
Discusses the Black experience in the military, focuses on the training and participation of Black airmen in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, such as the Tuskegee Airmen of the 99th Fighter Squadron. Also discusses the social climate of prejudice facing the airmen at home and abroad and their success i...
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directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Tony Brown, 1933-, Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983 and James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1983), 27 mins
Description
Discusses the Black experience in the military, focuses on the training and participation of Black airmen in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, such as the Tuskegee Airmen of the 99th Fighter Squadron. Also discusses the social climate of prejudice facing the airmen at home and abroad and their success in their struggles against this intolerance. Adult
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Tony Brown, 1933-, Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983, James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004
Author / Creator
Michael Colgan, 1941-1983
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Speaker / Narrator
Tony Brown, 1933-
Topic / Theme
Air raids, Military training, Race relations, World War II, 1939-1945, Black Studies
Copyright Message
Copyright 1983 Tony Brown Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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Tony Brown's Journal, America’s Black Eagles: The Enemy Within, Part 2
directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983, James Cannady, fl. 1984-2001 and Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1983), 25 mins
Discusses the Black experience in the military, focuses on the training and participation of Black airmen in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, such as the Tuskegee Airmen of the 99th Fighter Squadron. Also discusses the social climate of prejudice facing the airmen at home and abroad and their success i...
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directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983, James Cannady, fl. 1984-2001 and Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1983), 25 mins
Description
Discusses the Black experience in the military, focuses on the training and participation of Black airmen in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, such as the Tuskegee Airmen of the 99th Fighter Squadron. Also discusses the social climate of prejudice facing the airmen at home and abroad and their success in their struggles against this intolerance. Adult
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983, James Cannady, fl. 1984-2001, Tony Brown, 1933-
Author / Creator
Michael Colgan, 1941-1983
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Speaker / Narrator
Noel Francis Parrish, 1909-1987, Benjamin Oliver Davis, 1912-2002, Henry Bowman, fl. 1983, Hannibal Cox, fl. 1983, Herman Lawson, fl. 1983, Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., 1922-, Percy Sutton, 1920-2009, Edward C. Gleed, fl. 1983, Tony Brown, 1933-
Person Discussed
Noel Francis Parrish, 1909-1987, Benjamin Oliver Davis, 1912-2002, Henry Bowman, fl. 1983, Hannibal Cox, fl. 1983, Herman Lawson, fl. 1983, Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., 1922-, Percy Sutton, 1920-2009, Edward C. Gleed, fl. 1983
Topic / Theme
Air raids, Military campaigns, Military personnel, Military training, Race relations, World War II, 1939-1945, Black Studies
Copyright Message
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Tony Brown's Journal, Back to Black
directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Sheryl J. Cannady, fl. 1985-2012; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1983), 28 mins
In this 1983 episode of Tony Brown's Journal, Brown discusses student achievement in Black schools in urban areas with Floretta McKenzie and James Guines of the D.C. public school system.
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directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Sheryl J. Cannady, fl. 1985-2012; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1983), 28 mins
Description
In this 1983 episode of Tony Brown's Journal, Brown discusses student achievement in Black schools in urban areas with Floretta McKenzie and James Guines of the D.C. public school system.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Sheryl J. Cannady, fl. 1985-2012
Author / Creator
Michael Colgan, 1941-1983, Tony Brown, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Person Discussed
James T. Guines, fl. 1983, Floretta McKenzie, fl. 1983
Topic / Theme
African-Americans, Black community, Public schools, Black Studies, African Americans
Copyright Message
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Tony Brown's Journal, Black Hollywood, Part 2: Fading In
directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Tony Brown, 1933-, Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983 and James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1983), 28 mins
This 1983 special episode of Tony Brown's Journal is Part 2 of a documentary (with many film clips) on the history of Blacks in the film industry. Brown interviews Henry T. Sampson and Thomas Cripps.
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directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Tony Brown, 1933-, Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983 and James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1983), 28 mins
Description
This 1983 special episode of Tony Brown's Journal is Part 2 of a documentary (with many film clips) on the history of Blacks in the film industry. Brown interviews Henry T. Sampson and Thomas Cripps.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Tony Brown, 1933-, Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983, James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004
Author / Creator
Michael Colgan, 1941-1983, Tony Brown, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Person Discussed
Thomas Cripps, fl. 1978-2002, Henry T. Sampson, Jr., 1934-, Noble Sissle, 1889-1975, Sam Robinson, 1888-1971, Noble Johnson, 1881-1978, Bert Williams, 1874-1922, Fredi Washington, 1903-1994, Duke Ellington, 1899-1974, Bessie Smith, 1894-1937, Paul Robeson, 1898-1976, Eubie Blake, 1887-1983, Oscar Micheaux, 1884-1951
Topic / Theme
Film and filmmaking occupations, African-Americans, Black community, Black Studies, African Americans
Copyright Message
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Tony Brown's Journal, Black Hollywood, Part 3: The Middle Years
directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Tony Brown, 1933-, Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983 and James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1983), 27 mins
This 1983 special episode of Tony Brown's Journal is Part 3 of a documentary (with many film clips) on the history of Blacks in the film industry. Brown interviews Henry T. Sampson, Thomas Cripps, and Lorenzo Tucker.
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directed by Michael Colgan, 1941-1983; produced by Tony Brown, 1933-, Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983 and James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004; interview by Tony Brown, 1933-, in Tony Brown's Journal (New York, NY: Tony Brown Productions, 1983), 27 mins
Description
This 1983 special episode of Tony Brown's Journal is Part 3 of a documentary (with many film clips) on the history of Blacks in the film industry. Brown interviews Henry T. Sampson, Thomas Cripps, and Lorenzo Tucker.
Field of Study
Black Studies
Content Type
Interview
Contributor
Tony Brown, 1933-, Sheryl J. Parker, fl. 1983, James Cannady, fl. 1983-2004
Author / Creator
Michael Colgan, 1941-1983, Tony Brown, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1983
Publisher
Tony Brown Productions
Series
Tony Brown's Journal
Person Discussed
Thomas Cripps, fl. 1978-2002, Henry T. Sampson, fl. 1983, Lorenzo Tucker, 1907-1986, Herb Jeffries, 1913-2014, Lena Horne, 1917-2010, Oscar Micheaux, 1884-1951, Paul Robeson, 1898-1976, Bill Robinson, 1878-1949, Billie Holiday, 1915-1959, Duke Ellington, 1899-1974
Topic / Theme
Black community, African-Americans, Film and filmmaking occupations, Black Studies, African Americans, Jews, Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of Tony Brown Productions Inc.
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