July 21
On July 21, 1864, the New Orleans Tribune was published.
The New Orleans Tribune was the first black daily newspaper.
Created by Charles Louise Roudanez, the tribune published articles in both English and French to reach the citizens of New Orleans and influential people in other cities.
The Tribune touched on key issues that affected black communities, advocating for causes like civil rights, public education, and fair wages. The Tribune maintained during important periods in American history including the Civil War and Reconstruction era.
After its creation, the New Orleans Tribune became one of the most influential newspapers. In large part, because of its popularity and credibility.
Sources
Stake Claim or Take Flight: The Birth of Southern Conventions after the Civil War (July 17, 2021) The New Orleans Tribune. Retrieved from https://coloredconventions.org/southernconventions/biographies/new-orleans-tribune/
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