Ten O'Clock News (1988-02-26)

About this film

Hope Kelly reports on a celebration at the Museum of Afro-American History marking the arrival of the first African Americans in Massachusetts. Kelly notes that the first African Americans arrived as immigrants, not as slaves. Kelly's report features footage of Henry Hampton (Chairman, Museum of Afro-American History) addressing the gathering. Kelly reviews the history of African Americans in Massachusetts. Kelly's report is accompanied by historical photos and drawings related to African American history in Massachusetts. reporter: Kelly

Directors & creators

WGBH

Subjects

public broadcasting, AAPB, Hope Kelly, Henry Hampton, Museum of Afro-American History, WGBH, Massachusetts, Boston, African American history, West Indies, immigration, slavery, maritime labor, Jose Ortega y Gasset, black history

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