George Collins
(Updated 8/4/2014) When veteran newsman George Collins died in Baltimore, July 31, he left a legacy of communications and journalistic excellence in print and broadcast media.
Younger local news hounds probably know him best as the booming voice behind his most recent venture on WEAA, @Issue, a program he began in 1986.
Those with greater history remember his face on the evening news on WMAR TV as an anchor, having begun with investigative reporting and working as a producer.
But a piece of his story that will always stand out is when he and his colleagues from the AFRO dressed as African ambassadors were handily served at the Double T Diner on Rolling Road in spite of the restaurant’s unwillingness to accommodate “regular” people of color. The exposure of this incident served as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equal access in all areas.
Collins began his work for the AFRO in 1950 and continued until 1968 having become the editor-in-chief.
Final arrangements for George W. Collins are as follows:
Public Viewing:
Wednesday, Aug. 6:
- 3 to 8 p.m.,
Estep Brothers Funeral Services, P.A.
1300-1302 N. Eutaw Place
Baltimore, Md. 21217
410-728-2800
Service of Celebration
Thursday, Aug. 7:
- Family Hour: 10 a.m.;
- Service: 11 a.m.
New Shiloh Baptist Church
2100 N. Monroe Street
Baltimore, Md. 21217
410-523-5306