Black History: Lost, Stolen or Strayed (1968)
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Published 2018-04-06
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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 series explored various aspects of the history and current state of African-American community. The executive producer was Perry Wolff, and the series was sponsored by the Xerox Corporation.
The series was presented in prime time at 10:00 PM, on Tuesdays (a slot then usually reserved for CBS Reports documentaries and news shows), except for the last episode which aired on a Monday.
The first installment ("Black History: Lost, Stolen, Strayed") won an Emmy Award and a Writers Guild of America Award for Andy Rooney. --Wikipedia
Side note: Actor Stepin Fetchit sued CBS for defamation after the special aired.
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All Comments (21)
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That’s why it’s imperative that we educate our own.
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This is How I Choose to Remember Bill Cosby.......A Great Teacher.
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“If you look History straight in the eye, you’re going to get a black eye”.
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I vaguely remember in 1st grade art class, the teacher asking us to paint a self portrait. I'm Puerto Rican, so I have color. I picked up that brown brush and painted myself accordingly, teacher was white and after all these years, I understand why he was so happy & surprised that I painted my portrait the way I did. He asked my mother if he could borrow my painting to take it to some state or county art competition. I was very younge and don't remember all the details, I do remember how embarrassed I felt when a few weeks later he brought me in front of the class & told me I won first place.. such a crazy moment in time that I will never forget, and now watching this video almost 35 years later, I understand.
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OMG...😲... I'm blowing my nose, & wiping the tears. 😢... Those children were a little younger than I was in 1968. I was 8 yrs. old & was 9 by September. I recall this special, I can't remember which network aired it, but I remember it well. ** I just checked the footnotes, I was thinking CBS, but I wasn't sure.**📺📡I'm saddened by the way our people were treated, the parts that were available in cinema & T.V. The awful stereotypes that our Black Men & Women were subject to... It breaks my heart..💔💔 Mr. Cosby was on point with all of it... It saddens me about his present life. Albeit, he never wavered about who he represented. For that alone, I appreciate his candor & ability to educate. Thank you for sharing...😌💕💕💕
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I'm an African and this Channel is helping me learn so much more about American black history. Respect to our ancestors who built American for free and respect for their offspring for fighting for freedom that the world had witnessed and continue to do so. So thank you for uploads you took time from your life to bring great content. Thank you thank you thank you!
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As a black man, thank you, thank you, thank you, makes me more want to teach my little boy what needs to be known
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I remember my HS history teacher showing this film in class. In today's climate, he would be arrested and fired in Florida 😢
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The Bill Cosby they don’t want you to know.
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I first saw this film in the early 70's while in a Social Studies class in junior high school. I've never forgotten this film but could not remember the name of it. At last it has come into my life again and I am thankful that you posted this. This has not only brought back memories but it has renewed my faith. Faith in my people and what we have done and endured and what we can do in the future. This should be required viewing for all Black children.
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Broke down when the kids had more intellectual vigilance than I’ve had my entire life, incredible!
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This should be a part of all History in all school levels.
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The real reason why Bill Cosby is where he is today. I see him as a hero that he was and still is
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Its sad that I have to go to youtube to find out what I cant find in school
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In 1975 I was part of the Cooper Community daycare center in Roxbury Massachusetts. I can remember singing African songs and learning about African history and culture at the age of five. Ironically after this fact I was part of the Boston busting crisis in which I was sent to Charlestown Massachusetts for the first grade. Looking back almost 50 years later I can clearly understand how part of my cultural development was deliberately lost through the education system. Truly I tell you life opens your eyes when it's time. 🤔😌🙏🏽💯
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This was beyond incredible and informative. This is the Bill Cosby that society is trying to erase from our history.
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How many of you guys want to see where are these children now it’s a thumbs up.
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I'm so proud I will be remembered as a Black Inventor. I'm the founder of Noble Start. Providing free power to my beautiful people.
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Imagine how different the world would be if BC bought NBC
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This is ugly, wonderful, and true!
