Black Journal's Impact and Leadership

In 1968, Black Journal premiered as the first news program for and about the Black community. Initially produced by a white man, a strike by Black staff led to the appointment of William Greaves as executive producer. This change resulted in a predominantly Black production team and workshops for Black and Latinx filmmakers. Black Journal featured notable guests and covered significant topics, winning several awards and influencing Black Cinema.

What event led to the creation of the first news program in America executive produced by a Black person?

• A corporate merger

• A staff strike

• A government mandate

• A public protest

Who was appointed as the executive producer of Black Journal after the strike?

• Angela Davis

• William Greaves

• Clyde Taylor

• Sammy Davis Jr

What was one of the significant contributions of Black Journal under William Greaves' leadership?

• It focused exclusively on sports news.

• It was the first program to broadcast in color.

• It featured a Black point of view and ran workshops for filmmakers.

• It became the first news program to win an Oscar.

Which of the following was NOT a topic discussed on Black Journal?

• The African diaspora

• Space exploration

• The Black Panther Party

• Black beauty standards

According to film scholar Clyde Taylor, what did Black Journal help usher in?

• The decline of print media

• The digital news revolution

• A new era of Black Cinema

• A focus on environmental issues