Ten O'Clock News; Franklin Park Zoo

Jones, Marcus · February 18, 1987

BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMS AT FRANKLIN PARK ZOO, ANIMALS reporter: JonesMarcus Jones reports on the Franklin Park Zoo's programs in celebration of Black History Month. Jones notes that the zoo's Black Arts Festival celebrates the roots of contemporary African American culture. Jones adds that students are visiting the zoo for programs including singing, dancing, and storytelling. Jones interviews Barbara Levitoff (spokesperson, Franklin Park Zoo). Levitoff talks about the important link between the zoo and the community. Jones' report includes footage of various performers, including a rap group and a storyteller and footage of animals at the zoo. This tape includes additional footage of animals at the zoo. Marcus Jones reports on the Franklin Park Zoo's programs in celebration of Black History Month. The zoo's Black Arts Festival celebrates the roots of contemporary African American culture. There are various performances, including rapping, dancing, and storytelling. Interview with spokesperson Barbara Levitoff, who talks about the important link between the zoo and the community. Following the edited story is b-roll of animals at the zoo, including antelope, wildebeests, and zebras. Ten O'Clock News was a nightly news show, featuring reports, news stories, and interviews on current events in Boston and the world.