A look at black America.(EDITORIALS)

From: The Washington Times (Washington, DC) | Date: July 24, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: THE WASHINGTON TIMES

It is a gripping series that takes viewers on the personal journeys of black Americans from every walk of life. Success, struggle, pain and pride, as the narrator touts. From wealthy and middle class to poverty-stricken, single-mothers, single-fathers, successful entrepreneurs, those of mixed race, and descendants of slave owners. It can be anyone's story from anytown America, but this one is told through the eyes of blacks. The two-hour, two-part special running on CNN (concluding tonight) titled Black in America, is worth a viewing. Part one, ...

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