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Tony Brown (journalist)

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Tony Brown
Brown in 1981
Born
William Anthony Brown

(1933-04-11) April 11, 1933 (age 91)
Occupation(s)Journalist, College Dean - Hampton University, President/CEO - Tony Brown Productions, academian, comedian, businessman
Websitetonybrown.com

William Anthony "Tony" Brown (born April 11, 1933) is an American journalist, academic and businessman. He is best known as the commentator of the long running syndicated television show Tony Brown's Journal.[1]

Early life

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William Anthony "Tony" Brown was born April 11, 1933, to Royal Brown and Catherine Davis Brown in Charleston, West Virginia. He attended the public schools where he excelled in academics, joined the track team, and performed in various school plays. His experience of segregation and poverty as a child later fueled his activism and view on the U.S. government as an adult.[2]

Personal life

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He joined the Republican Party in 1990.[3]

Accomplishments

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Bibliography

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  • 1995 Black Lies, White Lies: The Truth According to Tony Brown. 1997 reprint ISBN 9780688132705
  • 1999 Empower the People: Overthrow The Conspiracy That Is Stealing Your Money And Freedom. ISBN 9780688157623
  • 2004 What Mama Taught Me: The Seven Core Values of Life. ISBN 9780060188696

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Series Overview". The New York Times. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  2. ^ "Tony Brown". Britannica. August 20, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  3. ^ "Producer Tony Brown Joins Republican Party". Jet. August 12, 1991. p. 39. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
  4. ^ James, Caryn (February 11, 1990). "The White Girl (1990)". The New York Times. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
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