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The Black Press:
Helping Unite a Culture:
From the very start -- in 1827 -- black newspapers in the United States have been powerful voices against long-endured social injustices. Ignored and mostly ridiculed in white newspapers, African Americans sought ownership of publications that allowed them to tell their stories. The deeply personal and influential black press, among the oldest minority news media, holds a unique place in America's history. It helped unite a people fragmented by slavery; it gave African Americans a voice, defined their community and elevated their role in a changing world. |