MAX ROBINSON: THE FIRST BLACK NEWS ANCHOR & HIS TRAGIC FALL (WASHINGTON DC) 

This is beyond elite content, I didn’t know who Max Robinson was but now I do and I really appreciate and love your videos I’ve watched every single one. Not only do you talk about street legends but you also talk about prominent black figures that we should know about which shows versatility. Keep the content coming I’ll keep coming back thank you.

33 years old and this my first time hearing about this man!! Once again RU-vid university has proved to be more informative than the public education system. Good work on this and your channel!! Wish u all the best and pray you don’t ever stop dropping gems like this!

The things our people had to endure just to say I'm Here I matter.......My God...

We need more content, brother. Like once a week. You are REALLY THAT GOOD. Somebody should hire you as a narrator for real.

I remember watching him as a kid in Chicago on the news. Before there was a Lester Holt, Don Lemon, Bryant Gumble there was Max Robinson. Great story.

A movie should be made about this brother

He needs to have a movie done on him

You've enlightened me today. I've never heard of this fearless, remarkable trailblazer. We need to hear more stories like this. Rest peacefully Mr Robinson.

I remember when Max Robinson was the Chicago anchor for ABC News as part of their "World News Tonight" program in the 1970s. That was a really big deal then. He and Ed Bradley of CBS News were the first 2 African American journalists on the national level that came into my consciousness at that time.

U dropped this less than 20 mins ago with 158 views and 42 likes. We definitely here for you bro, we love the content. We need it more often.

Great content. I remember Max Robinson from ABC. He was super talented but like all of us had his troubles and gone far too soon.

I can't believe so many blk folks in the comments are saying "they never heard of THE LEGENDARY MAX ROBINSON" 🤷🏽‍♀️😳🤦🏽‍♀️

More people need to know this man's name

They did our people so wrong. He overcame it all and was successful. And look at us now. The best talent in every category. I love to see my black people shine. Great story bro 💯💪🏾

I love how versatile u are with the content you might do a certified killer or you might do the first black anchor man I love it ❤

His voice was powerful an was made for radio an TV...r.i.p MAX Definitely a real one that deserves so much more recognition

This story trumps anything on RU-vid about him you went in to depth and held nothing back thank you beyond celebrity I never heard of this man until you posted your video today. It’s sad that his life was taken early by aids, but he made the most of it and thou he was hated, he didn’t let that stop him and he made a difference for young black reporters & news casters everywhere. to me, this is an unsung.

He had alot of heart

This is Black History right here I love it thanks for the video my brother ❤

11:23 I remember him. Much respect for standing up to ABC and racism and insisting that the positives of black life be shown. Thank you Mr Robinson

It’s hard being black in America. Judge me by my performance as a professional and strictly as a professional and not based on the color of my skin. Rest In Peace king.

I remembered him and he was a very articulate man Sad story

He went off on them white folks. And cursed out the whole staff. It's like that sometimes. 🤣 I'm just now finding out about him. I love the education.

He was the reason I watched the news, at that time. I took an interest of "How things work in this industry". He's a hero for knocking down barriers. Never, will he be forgotten.

He crawled so future generations could run I respect this man thank u Max Rest in peace🕊

Wow I love your content. This is beautiful. 😍 I never heard of Mr. Max Robinson ❤️ he's beautiful, brave,& courageous. I wanna know more about him. I appreciate love n admire your work. Thank you #EachOneTeachOne 🤎

Max went tf off on buddy 😂

This is wonderful!!! Max Robinson was the reason I wanted to be a journalist. This video has made my day!! I appreciate you sharing. He was a class act and stood up for what he believed in.Very regal.He always looked cool as a cucumber on the air.I watched him everyday as a child and later, as teenager in the mid 1980s. He made me feel like all thing are possible. I remember when he died in 1988 and it made national news.I remember being very sad. I was 18 years old at the time. Great video.I love it!!!

Wow, thank you so much for sharing the story of this great man, Max Robinson. I definitely remember him as a child watching the news with my parents I didn’t know too much about him but thank you for sharing. He was definitely a trailblazer, and he needs to be praised for his efforts. Being the first is not easy, but he broke through. God bless him and his family.💕☺️💯

This is why your channel is so important! I lived in Richmond for five years and have never heard this story before. When he said “Even though it’s clearly indicated that you can’t, you must try and find out for yourself whether you can” I felt that! Trailblazer not only in journalism, but for blacks working across so many different professions. Thanks again for sharing ❤️.

Max was a legend In DC. Though he was a great journalist, he was considered as one of the finest men in Washington media,. We lost him way too soon and yes indeed he was a lion, RIP Max Robinson!!

Thanks for talking about this brother. Unfortunately he is not mentioned enough. The focus seemed to be on the Gumbel brothers (Bryant and Greg) and not on this man and his positive contributions to our people.

Its sad what black men had to go through in America up until this very day and they still having a problem giving us what's owed, reparations. They tried to bury this man's legacy, but it takes us to tell our unspoken heroes' stories so kudos to you for doing a story about him b/c i never heard of him until today. We cannot forget our ancestors who path the way for us. Thank you for telling Max Robinson's story king!

Rip to an extremely dedicated and intelligent man, against all odds made his dreams come true and paved the road for others like him🙏💯💪🤘👏👏👏

You did a great job getting Max Robinson's story out there!!!!

I never heard of this story but wow it was deep RIP MAX 🙏

I knew him as Uncle Max. His story is an interesting one. Strange to here someone reporting on your childhood memories. Thank you for sharing. All true.

Learning my black history

I remember this King and his situation like it was yesterday .RIP Mr Robinson ✊

What a beautiful intelligent strong man. Thank you Mr. Max Robinson rest in heavenly peace King

My favorite news anchor growing up. ABC did this brother wrong. RIP Mr Robinson

Great coverage. Thank you. Max was the GOAT of journalism.

Keep their names alive, Tnx for this

Keep educating the masses with the storytelling bro great video 💪

As a child born and raised in DC, I remember him being a constant on the news my parents watched. He was Black, Handsome and he looked like us, he was well loved and respected in Chocolate City. Even though he was reluctant to accept his ground breaking success as the first his fans in DC and I’m sure Chicago remember him for exactly that. The Black community trusted him and we still celebrate his success and life. Rest In Peace, Mr. Robinson.

This was so good

Thank you for making this. Incredible I never heard of Max Robinson.

This was amazing…I never heard of him until today. Thank you so much! RIP MAX ROBINSON

This was a very educational video his story needed to be told thank you king ❤️

I haven't even finished watching your outstanding video yet! I grew up in Southeast Washington DC during this time period. I am now an Independent Book Publisher (House of the Guilded Scribe, LLC Pocono Mountains of PA) my brother Rudy still lives in the DMV. He is a DJ for Kiss FM "DJ Flava". Do it Son! What a platform! Former Mayor Marion Barry as seen in this vid would make excellent subject matter for your repertoire. Thank you for your time and excellent American Black History contributions! You have a great Mind! I send you Love! Hugs and Love, Karen Elise Wormack, President House of the Guilded Scribe, LLC Independent Book Publishers

Wow! That was good! I remember him. Great documentary and the way you spoke it. I don't normally comment but I have to give props when it's due. This was interesting. Thank you 💯 ✨🕊️#MsWarriorSaint

The documentary on Max Robinson is extremely detailed. There is a man by the name of Gil Noble. He also was a credible news anchor who had a show called like it is.

Wow, what an incredible video! I’d read little things about him and his life over the years but this is the first time I’ve seen anything this in-depth. 👍

I remember him when I was little and remember his pasting!👍🏿

Powerful 🙌🙌🙌

He was loved in DC.

Peace to the ancestors man. They went through so much trying to break ground for our generation and later.

I remember as a little kid seeing him on Tv.I'm old enough to remember seeing him do the news.Powerful video!RIP Mr. Robinson!

Brilliant video, as usual, brother. What made our brother Max a great man wasn't just his fight for his people, but the fact that he was a flawed man who knew he wasn't perfect and was his own biggest critic. This was a GREAT MAN. RIP King

This one was so good , yet so sad! RIP MAX

Amazing story. Thank you

Ye Bro. Keep up the good work. This documentaries are excellent.

Epic storytelling from the narrator. RIP Max Robinson 💯

The best I've seen 🖤🖤🖤

This was excellent!

Thank you for this exceptional video. You did a great job of highlighting the Late great Max Robinson. He will always be the tall, strong man of integrity to me. 🙏🏾👑

this should have more views beautifully told story’s like this make me proud to be black

These are so good I been running thru all of them I’m learning a lot keep up the good work

Great story bro.....never heard of him EVER!👊🏿

Thank you Max Robinson

I remember Max Robinson as a kid! My father would watch the ABC News Peter Jennings, Frank Reynolds and Max Robinson. I remember when they announce his passing on ABC News. I don't think they mentioned he passed from AIDS because back then it was taboo and still considered a homosexual disease. Hell, when Rock Hudson died it was quite a stir that it was AIDS related.

Mr Robinson will always be a beloved TV news icon.

*THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU* for this video. It's really great !! When I was child and teenager, I looked up so much to Max Robinson. Such a distinguished gentlemen. Truly incomparable!

Thank you for the coverage!❤️🖤💚

YOU LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

Wow, My Mother loved to watch him on ABC news when I was a kid. He was a great news correspondent. SIHP Mommy & The late Max Robinson

Great documentary....Never knew he existed until now !

I remember him being on ABC news, however didn't know his story. Thanks for the great documentary on a amazing man.❤

Yessir ✊🏼💪🏼. Thanks King Max Robinson 👑💙🌹🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

Man me being born and raised in Richmond, VA I've never heard of Max Robinson. Such a trend setting Brother. God bless him and everyone in the Chat 🙏🙏😎😎

I subbed to your Channel after watching your coverage of this great man. Thank you!

I am from Chicago and as a young person I really enjoyed seeing him on the news. He was nice looking and a joy to watch. Max Robinson was intelligent, compassionate and a pioneer. Rest Well...job well done.

Gone but never forgotten. Excellent work.

Always love your videos and you are always introducing me to awesome people from the past who honestly need more attention in the mainstream.

Ok bro you mastered the formula for RU-vid content.

Thank you so much, I remember my parents watching him when i was a little girl. What an icon ! Your video excellent your commentary excellent. Please do more. Thanks again.

This makes me happy and sad at the same time. Thanks

Once again it’s you that’s teaching me great knowledge about people I never knew about or even knew about but always wondered what truly happened! Thank you!

Host, your voice, your commentaries, your stories are on point. This one right here is number one for me because I loved Max Robinson. I was a little girl when he came on the scene, and I was blown away. Keep up the good work.

Class act he is such a gentleman

Thanks man. My mom went to high school with him. When I majored in journalism and wrote for my high school paper she talked about h him a lot.

Wow that was great bro I remember him when I was growing up and I would always be amazed at how articulate his speech was he spoke with such power anyway I thought he was a very cool dude rest in peace Max

Mr. Max Robinson said, "Try to keep your integrity." If newscasters had integrity, I would watch the news.

What a great video. Also one of the most professional anchors the news industry has ever seen!! My mother and aunts loved him as an anchor!! He paved the way for people like Oprah Winfrey, Stephen A. Smith, and others!! Great talent. He died way too soon. RIP Max Robinson!!

So glad I subscribed to your channel. Great content as always. I’ve learned sooooo much about known & unknown. Keep up the good work Brother! Peace and blessings to you!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

Salute to you for this page and your content 💯

This video was awesome! Thank you for giving those who came before us their flowers and your dedication to provide awesome content.

This was a gift. Thank you ❤️

I am so glad you did this View of of him I've never heard of him I've seen him before but I am very grateful that you made it

My parents watched Max every evening. Well done. Thanks.