Dr. Louis Charles Roudanez: Publisher of America's First Black Daily Newspaper

This article traces the history of the first African American newspapers in the southern United States and their publisher Louis Charles Roudanez. "L'Union," begun in New Orleans, Louisiana and dedicated to ending oppression of black people, closed in 1864 due to threats. Two days later, "La Tribune...

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Published in:	South Atlantic Review Vol. 73; no. 2; pp. 54 - 59
Main Author:	Rouzan, Laura V.
Format:	Article
Published:	South Atlantic Modern Language Association Spring2008
Subjects:	African American newspapers Emancipation of slaves African American history Civil rights History of civil rights New Orleans (La.) Louisiana United States
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