A DIGITAL HISTORY PROJECT
ABOUT THE BLACK PRESS
AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

​Negro Newspaper and Periodicals in the United States, 1937
United States Commerce Bureau

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This project is curated by Dr. E. James West. It was born out of a Leverhulme Trust early career fellowship which focused on the Black press and the built environment in Chicago.

Building the Black Press expands this research beyond Chicago to explore the building history of the Black press throughout the United States. It includes photo-essays, interactive maps, and a range of other resources.

Please use the form on the right to get in touch, or scroll down to explore the different sections of the site.

Support for this project provided by:

Main Newsroom  of the Chicago Defender, 2000
Associated Press | Ted Warren