This is an excerpt from an episode of "Black Journal," one of the earliest black-produced newsmagazines on television. It features the words and music of singer Nina Simone, including a performance by Ms. Simone at Morehouse College. It is one of two episodes of Black Journal nominated for a Peabody Award. It originally aired in 1969, and is hosted by Lou House and William Greaves.
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This is an excerpt from an episode of "Black Journal," one of the earliest black-produced newsmagazines on television. It features the words and music of singer Nina Simone, including a performance by Ms. Simone at Morehouse College. It is one of two episodes of Black Journal nominated for a Peabody Award. It originally aired in 1969, and is hosted by Lou House and William Greaves.
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