The courage of the Black Press

A special series

The Black Press risked racist terror violence, including lynching and displacement, to report the truth about racism and oppression.

In this new era, in which reporters of African and indigenous descent have been targeted, we must be reminded of the courage of Black reporters, editors and publishers who wrote with power to fight against oppression.

Here is a series of stories highlighting some of the most courageous Black reporters and editors in American history.

— DeNeen Brown