Roy Wood Sr.
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Roy Norris Wood Sr. (September 15, 1915 – October 15, 1995)[1] was an African American radio pioneer, civil rights journalist, commentator, college professor, and entrepreneur.[2] Wood was the host of the nationally syndicated TV show Black's View on the News. He was a co-founder of the National Black Network, one of the first broadcast networks to produce programming specifically for African Americans.[2]
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Born | Roy Norris Wood (1915-09-15)September 15, 1915 |
Died | October 15, 1995(1995-10-15) (aged 80) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Journalist |
Years active | 1932-1995 |
Known for | Co-founder, National Black Network |
Notable work | One Black Man's Opinion |
Children | Roy Wood Jr. |
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