Our program tonight is presented in honor of black History Month for the purposes of Public Education and civil discourse. And our guests are to american historians. Our keynote speaker is a historian of television, radio and the Recording Industry in the united states, a former network and Cable Television executive, and the author of nine books. Tim brooks. His talk tonight is based on his newest publication, the blackface minstrel show in mass media 20th century performances on radio, records, film and television. Recently published by mcfarland. Among tims many accomplishments is a grammy award, which he received for a double cd and book titled lost sounds blacks and the birth of the Recording Industry 18901919. Joined in aen be seated conversation by fellow historian bill doggett. Timprogram will conclude in and bills taking questions from you, our live audience. Now, please turn off the sounds , and join me in welcoming historian and author, tim brooks. [applause] tim thank you,
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