Extraordinary Black Broadcasters and Journalists-The Great Communicators

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In this new episode of the Black American Experience series, Extraordinary Black Broadcasters and Journalists depicts the lives and careers of these trailblazing men and women who lead the world in Global Communication.

This documentary examines the extraordinary journeys of black men and women in the field of Broadcast Media and Journalism and how they used their talents to educate, entertain and to communicate to millions of audiences throughout the world. Highlighting their accomplishments and achievements, this program focuses on their place in history, what their lives were like, what they accomplished and the obstacles they faced.

Their common thread of determination, courage and commitment is consistent as a universal theme in each of their lives. Featuring Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells, John J. Neimore, Charlotta Bass, Robert S. Abbott, W.E.B. DuBois, Roi Ottley, Simeon Booker, Ed Bradley, Max Robinson, Victor H. Green, Oprah Winfrey, Bernard Shaw, Harris Kimberley Faulkner, Lester Holt, Danya Bacchus, Bryant Gumbel, Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen A. Smith, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker and Don Lemon.