File:Black Press Soldiers Without Swords

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To watch the entire documentary, to read background information and to order DVDs, visit: http://newsreel.org/video/THE-BLACK-PRESS-SOLDIERS-WITHOUT-SWORDS This is the the first documentary to chronicle the history of the Black press, including its central role in the construction of modern African American identity. It recounts the largely forgotten stories of generations of Black journalists who risked life and livelihood so African Americans could represent themselves in their own words and images. To buy or learn more about the DVD, visit: http://www.newsreel.org/nav/title.asp?tc=CN0012