A new documentary on PBS The America Diplomat tells the stories of three black diplomats representing America at the height of the Cold War, as they fought racism within the State Department.
Explore the lives and legacies of three African American ambassadors who broke racial barriers to reach high-ranking appointments in the Truman, Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations and left a lasting impact on the Foreign Service.
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Harry Truman is remembered for integrating America’s armed forces, but he also appointed the first Black ambassador a native of Roanoke. Ed Dudley was a pioneer at the State Department – pressing for equal treatment of black diplomats, and he features prominently in a documentary airing on public television February 15th. Sandy Hausman offers this preview.
Premieres Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV + Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / On Demand. Discover how three African-American ambassadors who broke racial barriers to reach high-ranking positions at the State Department during the Cold War.