The Freedom’s Journal, the first newspaper owned and operated by African Americans, was published in 1827

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On March 16, 1827, The Freedom’s Journal was published. 

The Freedom’s Journal was the first newspaper owned and operated by African Americans. The newspaper served as a voice for the black community by advocating against racism and discrimination.

After two years, the Freedom’s Journal ended in 1829.

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Sources

Freedom’s journal, the first U.S. African-american owned newspaper. Wisconsin Historical Society. (2015, February 12). Retrieved March 1, 2023, from https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Article/CS4415