Elliz Haizlip

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Elliz Haizlip

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1929 - 1991

Occupation

Entertainment, Journalist

Description

Host of the television show Soul from 1968-1973 on the PBS television network. The show celebrated Black culture, community, art, and life with an array of Black musicians, activists, and political luminaries. Subject of the award-winning documentary 'Mr. Soul' (2020). First black producer at PBS.

Further Reading/Research

• https://www.thirteen.org/program-content/history-ellis-haizlip-soul/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/25/arts/music/mr-soul-ellis-haizlip.html
• https://www.out.com/television/2020/9/08/new-documentary-tells-story-history-making-black-gay-tv-host

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