Created during WWII, “All American News” was intended to keep African Americans involved in the war effort. The films in this series provide a unique look at the activities of Blacks during the war. Opening title of All-American News (0:08). Footage of marching female and male African American service-members, as well as footage of athletic competitions (0:20). C.A. Scott, Editor of the Atlanta World (the oldest black newspaper in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1928), sitting in chair typing (0:35). Narrator describes the accomplishments of C.A. Scott, and introduces his family (0:55). A man Flournoy English is shown sitting in chair smoking cigarette, as narrator describes his efficiency accomplishments (1:15). “Father” Earl Hines is congratulated on his 20th anniversary by Billy Eckstine and describes his many accomplishments in show business (1:50). Billy Eckstine and Earl Hines cut a cake (2:35). African American man dressed as Santa Claus arrives to deliver gifts to children at Camp Shanks, in Orangeburg, New York. The camp was the largest U.S. Army embarkation camp used during World War II. African American soldier wearing a Santa Claus mask with the complexion of a white Santa Claus (2:45). Needy children are hosted by U.S. military personnel at the camp. Soldier assisted by African American soldiers distributed gifts to a crowd of white and black impoverished children (3:05). Footage of group photo with soldiers and children (3:17). White women and light complexioned African American woman brushing and styling their hair (4:00). Narrator comments on how women take time to prepare their hair; dated gendered undertone (4:10). Crowd outside of Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama (4:30). African American marching band on the football field (4:35). Players warming up on the field (4:45). Tennessee plays against Tuskegee; game kickoff (5:05). Footage of game between Tuskegee Institute and Tennessee (5:40). Bishop Greg tours the Great Lakes Naval Training Base. Bishop Greg is accompanied by commissioned African American naval officer as they observe a sailor preparing soup for the galley (5:55). Bishop Greg exams the food preparation to ensure sailors receive high quality meals (6:05). Bishop Greg meets and greets African American sailors (6:35). Integrated marching soldiers pass in review for the Bishop. The Bishop observes marching service members with white and black commissioned officers (6:45). Narrator comments on the prominence of African Americans contribution to the war effort (6:55). Narrator and Bishop salute service members (7:05).
Billy Eckstine was a jazz and pop singer and a bandleader during the swing era. Earl Hines, was a jazz pianist and bandleader. He was one of the most influential figures in the development of jazz piano.
We encourage viewers to add comments and, especially, to provide additional information about our videos by adding a comment! See something interesting? Tell people what it is and what they can see by writing something for example: “01:00:12:00 — President Roosevelt is seen meeting with Winston Churchill at the Quebec Conference.”
This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com
