"Like It Is" Episode #513 -- Interview with Robert Johnson

Authors

Arthur E. Thomas, Wright State University - Main Campus
Robert Johnson

Document Type

Interview

Publication Date

1981

Identifier/URL

ms667_VID_142

Abstract

This episode of "Like It Is" features Robert E. Johnson reflecting on over 30 years of leadership at Jet Magazine, emphasizing that Black communities have historically lacked true leadership, unlike the often-overlooked leadership within white society. He discusses the progress made since the Civil Rights Movement, such as desegregation and legal freedoms, and highlights the ongoing struggles, including systemic racism and economic inequality. Johnson praises Black leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Andrew Young, and Jesse Jackson for their dedication and impact. He warns that recent political and economic policies threaten to undo these gains, especially affecting poor and Black Americans, and emphasizes the importance of continued activism, unity, and resilience.

Collection

MS-667: Dr. Arthur E. Thomas, President Emeritus, Central State University, Collection

Publisher Repository

Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries

Digital Publisher

Special Collections and Archives; Wright State University Libraries

Repository Citation

Thomas, A. E., & Johnson, R. (1981). "Like It Is" Episode #513 -- Interview with Robert Johnson. .
https://corescholar.libraries.wright.edu/special_ms-667_tv_program/47