Tag: African American journalism
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Rita Carter Perry, Jacksonville’s first Black female publisher, founded The Jacksonville Free Press to amplify African American voices. Discover her legacy of journalism and community advocacy.
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Discover how Frances Ellen Watkins Harper paved the way as the first Black woman in the U.S. to publish a short story and a novel, while building a legacy that continues through journalism, activism, and fellowships today.
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