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100 1 _aGore, George William,
_d1901-1982
245 1 0 _aNegro Journalism: An Essay on the History and Present Conditions of the Negro Press
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-04-02
508 _aCharlene 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aJournalism
653 _aAfrican American press
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64981
999 _c105804
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