Tony Brown (journalist) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tony Brown
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Born	William Anthony Brown (1933-04-11) April 11, 1933 (age 92) Charleston, West Virginia, U.S.
Occupation	Journalist, College Dean - Hampton University, President/CEO - Tony Brown Productions, academian, comedian, businessman

William Anthony Brown (born April 11, 1933), known as Tony Brown, is an American journalist, teacher, and businessman. He is most famous for hosting a long-running TV show called Tony Brown's Journal.

Tony Brown's Early Life

Tony Brown was born on April 11, 1933, in Charleston, West Virginia. As a child, he went to public schools. He was a great student, ran on the track team, and acted in school plays. Growing up, he saw how unfair segregation was. Segregation was when people were kept apart because of their race. This experience made him want to work for change when he became an adult.

Tony Brown's Career and Achievements

Tony Brown has had a long and interesting career. He has worked in many different fields, from serving in the military to becoming a dean at a university.

Early Career Steps

• In 1953, Tony Brown joined the U.S. Army and served for two years.
• He went to Wayne State University, where he earned two degrees. He got his first degree in Sociology in 1959.
• In 1961, he earned a master's degree in Psychiatric Social Work.
• After college, he taught at Central Washington University and Federal City College.
• In 1962, he started writing about plays for a newspaper called the Detroit Courier.

Television and Education Leadership

• In 1971, Tony Brown became a top producer for a TV show called Black Journal. Sometimes, he even hosted the show.
• In 1972, he helped start the School of Communication at Howard University. He became its first dean, which is like being the head of a school.
• The TV show Black Journal changed its name to Tony Brown's Journal in 1977. This show became very popular and ran for many years.
• In 2002, he was honored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He received the Silver Circle award for his long career in television.
• From 2004 to 2009, Tony Brown was the dean of the Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications at Hampton University.

Author and Public Speaker

• In 1998, Tony Brown wrote a book called Empower The People. The book shared his ideas on how people can take control of their lives and freedom.

See also

• Black conservatism in the United States