Category : The Word – Media

Seattle newspaper publisher Chris H. Bennett was born in Waynesboro, Georgia in 1943. He spent four years in the Air Force before attending Everett Community...

Marita Odette Bonner was an African American writer, essayist, and playwright. She was born on June 16, 1899, in Boston, Massachusetts, and died on December...

The Daily Record was a historically significant black-owned newspaper that operated in the United States during the early 20th century. It was based in Wilmington,...

Alex Manly was a prominent figure in history known for his role as a newspaper editor and publisher. He was the editor of the “Daily...

Alice Childress (October 12, 1916 – August 14, 1994) was an African-American playwright, actress, and author. She was an influential figure in the American theater,...

Darwin T. Turner was an influential African-American poet, scholar, and professor. He was born on February 9, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and passed away on...

Albert Murray was a prominent figure in American literature, celebrated for his insightful writings and cultural critiques. Born on May 12, 1916, in Nokomis, Alabama,...

Hoyt W. Fuller (1923-1981) was an influential African American literary critic, editor, and author. He played a significant role in promoting and supporting African American...

William Attaway was an American novelist, short story writer, and songwriter. He was born on November 19, 1911, in Greenville, Mississippi, and passed away on...