The Black Press: From Freedom's Journal to The Crisis, Ebony & Jet
- Episode aired May 29, 2020
White publications have sought to represent all voices in America since it's discovery. But, in 1827, Samuel Cornish and John Russwurm joined forces and created the Freedom's Journal. This p... Read allWhite publications have sought to represent all voices in America since it's discovery. But, in 1827, Samuel Cornish and John Russwurm joined forces and created the Freedom's Journal. This publication created a space for black journalists to speak on issues relevant to black peop... Read allWhite publications have sought to represent all voices in America since it's discovery. But, in 1827, Samuel Cornish and John Russwurm joined forces and created the Freedom's Journal. This publication created a space for black journalists to speak on issues relevant to black people. From there, we would see other noted publications, like The Colored American, enter th... Read all