Max Robinson

1939–1988 (age 49)

News anchor

Biography

Max Robinson broke barriers in broadcast journalism, becoming the first African American to anchor a nightly network newscast and bringing calm clarity to viewers across the nation.

He used every platform to uplift young journalists and to encourage fair treatment for all, inspiring colleagues to stay rooted in the larger story of justice.

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