how the legendary black newspaper changed America : from the age of the Pullman porters to the age of Obama
Examines the history and societal impact of "The Defender," the first African American newspaper, begun in 1905 by Robert S. Abbott, who in turn became one of the first black millionaires in the United States. Tracks the paper's impact on the elections of presidents like Truman and Kennedy and how "The Defender" continues to influence politics and society today.
