The first television station in America started broadcasting in 1928. For the first 13 years of its existence, television remained blissfully commercial-free. The first commercial broadcast in America did not take place until July 1, 1941, which is when the first American advertisement aired. The ad was for a Bulova watch and lasted for 10 seconds. It aired on NBC.
The Evidence of Things Still Seen: Hidden Biases Unravelling America
America, once again, finds itself at the precipice of its own contradictions. The nomination of a woman of color to...