Tony Brown
Journalist and academic known for education
Born
April 11th, 1933
92 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Worked extensively in journalism and academia, focusing on issues of education, sociology, and race. Established a television program that highlighted relevant social and political topics. Contributed to various publications and engaged in discussions around civil rights and educational policy. Served as a professor and created platforms for discourse on significant societal issues. Received several accolades for contributions to journalism and education.
Hosted 'Tony Brown's Journal' on PBS
Authored multiple books on education and civil rights
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