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During #BlackHistoryMonth, we will share stories of influential Black journalists & news media throughout U.S. history.
We begin in 1827 with "Freedom's Journal," the 1st Black-owned & -operated newspaper in the U.S. (photo: @librarycongress).
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We begin in 1827 with "Freedom's Journal," the 1st Black-owned & -operated newspaper in the U.S. (photo: @librarycongress).
—> pbs.org/blackpress/new…
In 1847, Frederick Douglass & Martin Delany launched The North Star. It became the most prominent abolitionist newspaper of its time. After 4 years, it merged with the Liberty Party Paper & became Frederick Douglass’ Paper.
Learn more: thenorthstar.com/honoring-fredr…
#BlackMedia
Learn more: thenorthstar.com/honoring-fredr…
#BlackMedia
Ida B. Wells, born into slavery, was a pioneering Black investigative journalist & an activist for women's rights & suffrage. Wells got into journalism to document the brutal lynchings, mostly of Black men, in the 1890s.
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org/about/our-name…
#BlackHistoryMonth
Learn more: idabwellssociety.org/about/our-name…
#BlackHistoryMonth
