Larry Potash unearthed a documentary from the WGN archives called “1968 – Black Pride.” It was a tumultuous year for the nation and Chicago, and this documentary was groundbreaking in that it showcased Black voices with opinions on the issues of the day.
Watch Larry’s short piece here or the full documentary below.
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