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John Johnson on being one of the first African Americans in the news business

Saturday, November 17, 2018
John Johnson on being one of the first African Americans in the news business

NEW YORK -- We're celebrating Eyewitness News' 50th Anniversary by speaking with former reporter John Johnson.

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