Stanley Crouch (1945-2020) was an influential American writer, essayist, and cultural critic. Known for his incisive commentary, intellectual depth, and fearless exploration of race, music,...
Black Stars was a monthly magazine published by the Johnson Publishing Company, one of the largest African-American-owned publishing firms in the United States. Launched in...
Charlotta Bass was a remarkable woman who made history in many ways. She was an educator, a newspaper publisher-editor, and a civil rights activist. She...
John J. Neimore was a pioneering newspaper founder who established the California Eagle, one of the longest-running African American newspapers in the West. Born in...
The Associated Negro Press (ANP) was the first American news service that catered specifically to the African American community. It was founded in 1919 by...
The Richmond Planet was a historic African-American newspaper that played a significant role in the fight for civil rights and racial justice in the United...
John Mitchell, Jr. (1863-1929) was an influential African-American journalist, newspaper editor, and civil rights activist. He was born on July 11, 1863, in Richmond, Virginia,...
Carl Murphy (1889-1967) was an influential African-American newspaper publisher and civil rights activist. He was born on January 17, 1889, in Baltimore, Maryland. Murphy is...
Christopher J. Perry was not only a successful entrepreneur, but also a visionary leader who fought for the rights and dignity of African Americans in...