The Journal of Negro History
The Journal of Negro History, now known as The Journal of African American History, has a rich and storied legacy in the academic world. As...
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Thomas R. Waring – The Southern Case Against Desegregation
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In January 1956, Thomas R. Waring presented a compelling case against desegregation in the Southern United States. His article in Harpers shed light on the...
April Ryan
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April Ryan is a highly respected journalist and author, known for her professionalism and dedication to reporting the truth. With a career spanning over three...
Ophelia Settle Egypt
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Ophelia Settle Egypt was a pioneering African American journalist and civil rights activist who dedicated her life to exposing racial discrimination and promoting social justice....
James David Corrothers
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A Champion of African-American Literature, Journalism, and Activism James David Corrothers was a man of remarkable resilience, talent, and determination. Born in 1869 in Cass...
Adrienne Kennedy
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Adrienne Kennedy is one of the most influential and original American playwrights of the 20th and 21st centuries. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in...
Stanley Crouch
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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 Magazine
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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
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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
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John James Neimore (February 23, 1862 – March 9, 1912) was an African-American publisher, editor, and civil rights advocate whose establishment of the California Eagle...