National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Organization
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Benjamin Hooks papers
Collection
Identifier: 187
Content Description
The collection documents Hooks time as the first African American commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from 1972 to 1978. Hooks was interested in addressing the lack of minority ownership in the television and radio industry, as well as minority employment in the broadcasting industry. He was also interested in breaking down stereotypical depictions of Blacks by the media. The bulk of the collection contains the correspondence, reports, and dockets generated during his...
Dates:
Other: 1968-1987
Found in:
Amistad Research Center
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Benjamin Hooks papers
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