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Blacks in the military

Description: Carmen Fields interviews Frank Hector (World War II veteran) and Ralph Cooper (Vietnam veteran) about their experiences in the military. Hector talks about the accomplishments of African American soldiers and war veterans. Hector says that the military is a good experience for young African Americans. Cooper talks about the disproportionate numbers of African American soldiers in the front lines and the lack of services for veterans of color. Hector and Cooper talk about their opinions of Colin Powell (Head, US Joint Chiefs of Staff). Field's report is accompanied by footage of Powell and soldiers during the Persian Gulf War. Fields reports that many African Americans join the military to escape the high unemployment rate in the African American community. Field's report is accompanied by footage of Reverend Michael Haynes leading a church service at Roxbury's Twelfth Baptist Church. Relatives of soldiers in the Persian Gulf War stand in front of the altar to pray for the soldiers. Fields interviews Haynes. Haynes says that African American soldiers must be granted equal rights and privileges when they return home from the war. Fields' report is accompanied by footage from interviews with people on the street about African American soldiers in the Persian Gulf War.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/21/1991

Blacks' arrival in Massachusetts

Description: Hope Kelly reports on a celebration at the Museum of Afro-American History marking the arrival of the first African Americans in Massachusetts. Kelly notes that the first African Americans arrived as immigrants, not as slaves. Kelly's report features footage of Henry Hampton (Chairman, Museum of Afro-American History) addressing the gathering. Kelly reviews the history of African Americans in Massachusetts. Kelly's report is accompanied by historical photos and drawings related to African American history in Massachusetts.
1:00:09: Visual: Footage of a group of African American singers performing a song. Hope Kelly reports that a gathering at the Museum of Afro-American History celebrated the anniversary of the arrival of black immigrants in Massachusetts; that the first black immigrants arrived in Massachusetts on February 26, 1638. V: Shot of a black and white image of black immigrants and early white settlers; of a ship in a harbor; of a black man addressing a crowd. Footage of Henry Hampton (Chairman of the Board, Museum of Afro-American History) saying that the most important history is found in the lives of individual people; that people form the families and cultures which are important to history. Kelly reports that the first black immigrants arrived in a boat from the West Indies; that the first black immigrants were not slaves; that many worked as servants and laborers and in factories; that skilled professions were off limits to the first black immigrants. V: Shots of a black and white image of early black immigrants in the hold of a boat; of a poster for a slave auction. Shots of black and white images of the early black immigrants working as servants. Shot of a color image of black men working as dock laborers. Shots of a black and white image of black immigrant women working in a factory. Shot of a black and white image of black men and women waiting at a dock as sailing ships approach. Shot of a black and white image of a slave auction. Kelly reports that the experience of black immigrants in the north was different from that of black slaves in the South. V: Shot of a black and white image of two black children and a white school master. Shots of black and white photos of African Americans in Boston in the nineteenth century. Footage of Henry Hampton addressing an audience. Hampton says that the study of history must include the stories of all people. Footage of a group of African American singers singing "Amazing Grace."
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/26/1988

Blalock L.P.G.A.

Description: "Leader: "P1 Blalock L.P.G.A.[Ladies Professional Golf Association] #9102A 6/19/74"; "Sports Joanne Carner 6/19/74"; "P2 Kathy Whitworth LPGA 6/18/74"; "Laura Baugh 6/18/74"; Interview with several golfers before the start of the LPGA Championship at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton, Massachusetts. Silent footage of Jane Blalock putting followed by an interview with Blalock about the up coming tournament. Interview with Joanne Carner while she demonstrates her swing and gives golfing advise. Interview with Kathy Whitworth. Silent footage of Laura Baugh talking with a reporter and golfing followed by an interview."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 06/19/1974

Blanchard's Liquors

Description: Inside Blanchard's Liquors. Bottles of alcoholic beverages lined up on shelves. Many varieties of whisky. High angle of bottle tops. Drink mixes. Package store. Print ads for wine, beer, spirits.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 04/17/1980

Blanchette's bright idea

Description: Rep. Kevin Blanchette suggests "escheatage" as source of state revenue; for example, capturing returnable bottle deposits held by store owners when consumers do not collect. Laundromat.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 06/29/1988

Bleached jazz

Description: Jazz, an art form whose origin and development are with black musicians, is increasingly adopted by white players and audience, and abandoned by blacks. Delfeayo Marsalis playing trombone. Berklee College.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 03/02/1988

Blind Golf

Description: "Leader: "F1 Blind Golf #9607 8/10/74"; Silent footage from a blind golf tournament at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord, MA. Reel 1 of 2. See Acc. 2394.01483"
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/10/1974

Blind Golf Tournament - Bob Hope

Description: "Leader: "P2 Bob Hope (Blind Golf Tournament) 8/9/74 #9607"; Interview with Bob Hope at the Blind Golf Tournament at Nashawtuc Country Club in Concord MA. Footage of Hope playing golf followed by more footage of Hope talking to reporters about Nixon and the tournament. Interviews with other golfers and silent footage of Hope and others golfing. Reel 2 of 2. See Acc. 2394.01482"
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 08/09/1974

Blinstrub fire

Description: Compilation of edited pieces covering the Blinstrub fire. Interview with Stanley Blinstrub in front of his destroyed nightclub, with fire fighters in the background. He says that he still can't believe it. Another interview with Stanley Blinstrub on his plans to rebuild. Outtakes of the interview in front of the building on fire. He mentions that Jimmy Durante was booked to a sold out house next month, and he'll have to cancel those shows. B-roll of the fire, fire trucks, and fire fighters. Aerial views of the fire. Reporter standup. More outtakes of the interview in front of the building on fire. Interview with a men who grew up working at Blinstrub's on his reaction. Interview with another man on the history of Blinstrub's. Closeups on music scores and other artifacts rescued from the fire. Footage of the building being gutted after the fire. Another interview with Blinstrub on the cause of the fire.
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 02/07/1968

Blizzard Babies, Part 1

Description: Children and parents gathered around a big cake singing "Happy Birthday." Shots of several different babies in birthday hats and with their parents. Sound. This is 1 of 2 reels. Additional description from the Original WCVB Rundown for this story reads: "Blizzard Babies - Beth Israel Hospital held a birthday party for all the babies born there during blizzard week last year, and also invited all those folk who helped out."
Collection: WCVB Collection
Date Created: 02/02/1979, 02/04/1979