September 26, 2026
Freedom’s Journal: How America’s First Black Newspaper Made Self-Representation a Public Duty
In 1827, Freedom’s Journal gave Black New Yorkers a paper of their own—and made a lasting argument for who had…
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Newspapers & Magazines
September 13, 2026
National Geographic: How a Washington Club Opened the World Through Print
Founded by 33 geography enthusiasts in 1888, National Geographic grew from a scholarly journal into one of the most recognizable…
September 13, 2026
The Crisis: How a Black Magazine Made an American Movement Impossible to Ignore
Founded in 1910 by the NAACP and edited in its early years by W.E.B. Du Bois, The Crisis joined journalism,…
September 13, 2026
The Chicago Defender: How a Black Newspaper Turned Migration Into a National Conversation
Founded in 1905, The Chicago Defender became more than a newspaper. It was a guide, advocate, and organizing force for…