The grandson of freed slaves, Mal Goode grew up in Homestead, Pa., and put himself through the University of Pittsburgh working in the local steel mill. As a community leader, Goode (A&S’31) spearheaded the fight to integrate Pittsburgh’s YMCAs and championed affordable housing across the city.

Then, he changed careers to become a crusading newspaper reporter and radio newscaster, exposing corruption and police brutality and championing Black voices in public life.

In 1962, with the support of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, Goode became the first Black network TV correspondent, covering the United Nations for ABC News. There, he distinguished himself with his coverage of the Cuban Missile Crisis and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral.

Join authors Liann Tsoukas and Rob Ruck as they discuss their new book, "Mal Goode Reporting: The Life and Work of a Black Broadcast Trailblazer," available from Pitt Press. Tsoukas and Ruck will lead a panel discussion and question and answer session that includes speakers such as:
 

• Award-winning journalist and educator Wayne Dawkins
• Historian and author Joe Trotter
• Journalist and communicator Brian Cook Sr.
• Members of the Goode family

This event is sponsored by the Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences, the History Department, and the Office for Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion.