Andrew Young discusses local political involvement in the community
Description:
In this clip Representative Andrew Young (Atlanta, GA) talks to Topper Carew about the lack of African American support for local African American political candidates in Massachusetts, and the need for local politicians continual involvement in community affairs. Overall the program focuses on African American political representation in the Boston area. Host Topper Carew speaks with local Black Republican Representatives (Nathaniel Stevens, Lym Riley and Jack E. Robinson), members of the Massachusetts Black Caucus (Royal Bolling, Sr., and Mel King) and several nationally known African American politicians to examine in-depth where the Black politician has been, and is going. On-site interviews for the program were conducted with Shirley Chisholm (US Congresswoman, Brooklyn, NY), Representative Andrew Young (Atlanta, GA), Mayor-elect Maynard Jackson (Atlanta, GA), and US Senator Edward Brooke. Produced by Topper Carew. Directed by Conrad White.
