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Ben Burns discusses and reads from his book “Nitty Gritty: A White Editor in Black Journalism”

BROADCAST: Apr. 12, 1996 | DURATION: 00:52:49

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Synopsis

Editor Ben Burns discusses and reads from his book “Nitty Gritty: A White Editor in Black Journalism.” Burns discusses his experience as an editor of black publications including the "Chicago Daily Defender," "Ebony," and "Jet." Studs plays "Billie's Blues" - Billie Holiday (1936); "Goin' to Chicago Blues" - Count Basie and His Orchestra (1941); and "Rosetta" - Earl Hines (1934).

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 12, 1996

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 49 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting African American History & Culture

People

Editors

Tags

Burns, Ben--Interviews Ebony. Editors--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Burns, Ben--Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Durham, Richard Chicago Defender The Fair Employment Practice Committee Ebony (magazine) Johnson, John H. (John Harold), 1918-2005 Stein, Gertrude, 1874-1946 Wright, Richard, 1908-1960 Leo Burnett Worldwide, Inc. Parks, Gordon, 1912-2006 Sepia (magazine) Levitan, George, 1905-1976 Griffin, John Howard. Black like me. Black like me Black publications Black journalism African American journalism Hines, Earl, 1903-1983 Jet (magazine)

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