Category : The Word – Media

Augusta Braxston Baker (1911-1998) was a prominent figure in the field of children’s literature and library services. She was born on April 1, 1911, in...

Harriet E. Wilson (c. 1825-?) was an African-American author and the first African-American woman to publish a novel in the United States. She is best...

Clara Stanton Jones (1913-2012) was an American librarian and public servant who made significant contributions to the field of librarianship and worked towards promoting diversity...

Briton Hammon (c. 1717-?) was an enslaved African-American man who gained attention for his narrative, “A Narrative of the Uncommon Sufferings, and Surprizing Deliverance of...

Max Robinson (1939-1988) was an American journalist and news anchor. He was born on May 1, 1939, in Richmond, Virginia. Robinson made history as the...

Jupiter Hammon (October 17, 1711–c.1806) was a trailblazing African American poet, writer, and one of the earliest published Black voices in American literature. Born into...

A Pioneer in African American Journalism Tony Brown, born Willie Anthony Brown Jr., was an American television journalist and broadcaster who left an indelible mark...

James Henry Anderson was an entrepreneur and activist who played a significant role in African-American history, particularly in the realm of journalism. He is best...

The Amsterdam News is an African-American weekly newspaper based in Harlem, New York City. It has been in publication since 1909, making it one of...