02452cam a22003253u 4500 64981 UtSlPG 20260610134511.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23009635 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Gore, George William, 1901-1982 Negro Journalism: An Essay on the History and Present Conditions of the Negro Press Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-04-02 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Negro Journalism: An Essay on the History and Present Conditions of the Negro…" by George W. Gore, Jr. is a historical account published in the early 20th century. This book serves as an exploration and outline of the evolution of the Negro press in America, addressing its development from its inception in the early 19th century to its contemporary state in the 1920s. It aims to provide an understanding of the challenges, achievements, and future prospects of Negro journalism, emphasizing the vital role it plays within the African American community. The text chronicles the history of Negro newspapers, starting with the first publication, "Freedom’s Journal," in 1827, and following key developments through various historical periods, including the abolitionist press and the Reconstruction period. Gore highlights significant publications and their editors, such as Frederick Douglass's "North Star," and discusses issues like circulation, editorial policies, and the transition into modern journalism practices. The essay examines the impact of education on journalism in the Negro community and forecasts the future growth of Negro journalism, suggesting that advancements will depend on the commitment and resourcefulness of its practitioners. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Journalism African American press https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64981 105804 105804