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celebrates Black History Month
Black History Month
February 12.2003
Malvin Gray Johnson escaped
an impoverished North Caro­
lina childhood to move north
and eventually study at the
I New York Acadamy of Design,
to later become a great artist.
TV Movies Celebrate Black History
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"Deacons For Defense" is based on the true story of an African American militia group that
wanted to fight the Klu Klux Kian. The film stars Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Silverman and Ossie
Davis star.
February programming
features works by
African Americans
Showtime Networks is celebrating Black
History Month during February by premiering
two high-profile original movies, “Good Fences”
and “Deacons for Defense.” The network will
also highlight the works of six aspiring African
American filmmakers during its annual Black
Filmmaker Showcase.
“Deacons for Defense” premiers on Sunday,
Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. The movie is based on the true
story of a group of African American men who
chose to take an aggressive and armed stand in
the civil rights movement. The film stars Forest
Whitaker, Jonathan Silverman and Ossie Davis.
The movie.follows the story o f a group of
African American men in Bogalusa, Louisiana
who, instead of being passive and participating
in "sit-ins," armed themselves with heavy artil­
lery and organized their neighbors to fight against
the Ku Klux Kian. This black militia group,
which has been forgotten by many, became a
focal point in the civil rights movement at the
time.
“Good Fences” stars Whoopi Goldberg and
Danny Glover, and premiered earlier this month
with repeat shows on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 8
p.m. and on Saturday Feb. 15, also at 8 p.m.
It is the story of an upwardly mobile African
American couple for whom the American dream
becomes a nightmare. Set in the 70s, Glover
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Colonel Roberts'
service record is a credit
to the country
and the com m unity.
In the spirit o f Black History, Wells Fargo honors Colonel George
"Spanky" Roberts. His impressive m ilitary career began as a Tuskegee
Airman and he was one o f the first African American pilots to fly in the
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U.S. Army Air Corps. During WWII, Colonel Roberts fought in North Africa
and Italy, flew over 100 combat missions and commanded the 99th
Fighter Squadron. After his distinguished m ilitary career, he continued
to serve his community as a Wells Fargo credit officer. Wells Fargo
salutes Colonel Roberts'commitment to helping people reach the next
stage of success.
Wells Fargo honors Black History.
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