Black Mirror News – v. 5 no. 1--10 [10 issues], 2000-01 - 2000-12

Series 4a consists of publications published by Trend Publishing Co., which Mr. Brinson was heavily involved with. Brinson also served other roles for each of these publications (see: Biographical Note). These publications are: Trend (1959), After Hours (1949-1986), and Black Mirror News (1996-2011). They are in chronological order. Trend and After Hours issues are in folders by issue; Black Mirror News issues are in folders by volume. See Processing Notes for material added to this series from the CFCNJIC collection.

Some covers of After Hours feature Newark and New Jersey politicians including v. 18 no. 22 (Bob Roe), v. 19 no. 25 (“The Future of Newark” politicians), v. 19 no. 44 (Democrats), and v. 22 no. 20 (Lincoln Turner). Many covers of After Hours also feature Mayor Kenneth Gibson include v. 18, no. 32, v. 19 no. 26, v. 21 no. 20, v. 22 no. 18, v. 22 no. 21 and v. 36 no. 8. This last volume is especially notable as it covers the transition to Sharpe James, and features both the former Mayor and incoming Mayor on front and back covers. Other notable After Hours covers feature famous Newark residents including Betty Neals (v. 22 no. 13), Alma Flagg (no volume number, box 15 folder 8), and Sandra King (v. 19, no. 48).