2021 Celebration of Black History - Day 25

Today we celebrate Black History by honoring The Black Press and all its glory

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 the homes of black people across the country. The black press not only spoke on topics like racial injustice and protests, but it delivered news so powerful that it would be tied to the launch of the Civil Rights Movement. As the press grew in distribution, black issues became highlighted and black accomplishments were able to be celebrated nationwide.

Watch this video to learn more: https://blackhistoryintwominutes.com/the-black-press-from-freedom-journal-thecrisis-ebony-jet-magazine

To learn more read here: https://www.pbs.org/blackpress/film/pressrelease.html