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Paul Brock (journalist)

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Paul Brock was an American journalist and film producer.[1]

Biography

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Early life and education

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Brock was born on 10 February 1932. He was educated at Armstrong High School.[2] Later, he studied at Howard University.[3]

Career

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In 1951, Brock joined the U.S. Air Force as a radio reporter and later became the editor of a newspaper at Griffiss Air Force Base.[2]

In 1968, Brock became news director at WETA-FM and started to host a news program named The Potter's House. Three years later, in 1971, he joined WUHR-FM, a Howard University radio station, as news director.[2]

In 1975, Brock became the chief organizer of the National Association of Black Journalists after founding it.[2]

Brock was also a fellow of the Institute for the Study of Educational Policy of Howard University.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Post, Louie Estrada | Washington. "Paul Brock, a Founder of Black Journalism Group, Dies at 89". Editor and Publisher. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  2. ^ a b c d "Paul Brock, a founder of Black journalism group, dies at 89". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  3. ^ a b Seelye, Katharine Q. (2021-03-22). "Paul Brock, 89, Dies; Helped Found Black Journalists Group". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-07-28.