WARNING: This blog contains copious amounts of adult GAY material. If that's offensive to you, please leave now. All pix have been gleaned from the internets so, if you see a picture of yourself that you don't wish to have posted here, please leave a comment on the post and I will remove it with my apologies.I REPEAT: If you see a picture of yourself that you don't wish to have posted here, please leave a comment on the post and I will remove it with my apologies.
Max Robinson
Max Robinson shattered racial barriers in American journalism. As the first African
American man to anchor a network newscast, he reshaped how Black Americans were
seen and represented on national television. In 1965 he joined
WTOP-TV in Washington, D.C., as a correspondent and camera operator, but he moved
quickly to nearby WRC-TV, where he won awards for coverage of race riots and
documentary on life in poor urban neighborhoods.
While his on-air presence challenged stereotypes and inspired countless aspiring
journalists, his impact went beyond. He co-founded the National Association of Black
Journalists, advocating for media diversity and empowering future generations of Black
voices. Don Lemon said, "Max Robinson was an inspirational figure for me when I decided
to become a TV journalist and news anchor," according to The Aids Monument. Robinson's
legacy stands as a testament to the power of breaking through barriers and using your
platform to amplify underrepresented narratives. He paved the way for a more inclusive
media landscape, leaving a lasting impact on both journalism and the perception of Black
communities in America.
He died of complications from AIDS and kept his diagnosis hidden to avoid facing the
stigma associated with the disease at the time. However, he asked his
wife to go public
with his cause of death before he passed in an effort to raise awareness and educate the
Black community about the seriousness of AIDS.
Click on headline to read the article and see a dozen more images...
New York City’s 1888 blizzard
More than 400 people died in the storm, making it the deadliest blizzard in U.S. history.
I hope all of my east coast viewers are staying safe!
