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The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords

The history of black newspapers in America.

Top Cast

  • George Barbour

    George Barbour

    Self

  • Timuel Black

    Timuel Black

    Self

  • Frank Bolden

    Frank Bolden

    Self

  • Wallace Burney

    Wallace Burney

    Self

  • Earl Calloway

    Earl Calloway

    Self

  • Chester Commodore

    Chester Commodore

    Self

  • Evelyn Cunningham

    Evelyn Cunningham

    Self

  • Phyllis Garland

    Phyllis Garland

    Self

  • Dora Harris Glasco

    Dora Harris Glasco

    Self

Overview

The history of black newspapers in America.

Rating

6.7 / 10
3 Reviews
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