"Pioneering Anchorman Max Robinson Dies"

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"Pioneering Anchorman Max Robinson Dies"

Washington Post (12/21/88), P. A1
Barnes, Bart

Abstract: Television newsman Max Robinson died at the age of 49 in Washington, D.C.'s Howard University Hospital yesterday. Robinson had AIDS. In 1978, Robinson became the first black newsman to anchor a network television news program when ABC-TV named him one of three coanchors on "World News Tonight." He had become the first black to anchor a local news show in Washington, D.C., in 1969. In 1981, he angered ABC with a stinging attack on racism in television during a speech at Smith College. Despite his quiet, AUthoritative delivery and serious demeanor, Robinson was also known for being tempermental and moody, and for drinking too much. Robinson, who was born in Richmond in 1939, was married three times, and had four children. Family friend and spokesman Roger Wilkins, in a statement issued on behalf of the family, said, "During his battle with the disease, Mr. Robinson expressed the desire that his death be the occasion for emphasizing the importance, particularly to the black community, of education about AIDS and methods for its prevention. More generally he hoped that people would recognize the urgency of developing effective treatments of the disease and more humane policies towards its victims." Robinson had not discussed the nature of his illness before his death. Related Story: NYT (12/21), P. D19
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