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The Arkansas freeman (1869-1869)
Content Provider | Library of Congress - Newspapers |
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Temporal Coverage | 1869-1869 |
Description | "The Arkansas Freeman," founded in 1869 in Little Rock during Reconstruction, was Arkansas's first Black-owned newspaper. Led by Tabbs Gross, a former slave turned minister, it advocated for political rights and unity. Amidst racial tensions and political turmoil, it challenged prevailing narratives and sought to empower Black Arkansans. Despite facing opposition, it provided a platform for marginalized voices until its closure in 1870. Today, its surviving issues offer insights into the struggle for equality and representation in post-Civil War Arkansas, highlighting the importance of preserving Black voices in historical narratives. NDLI hosts contents from/of year 1869 of this newspaper. |
Online Computer Library Center | 9527477 |
Library of Congress Control Number | sn83025492 |
Language | English |
Access Restriction | Open |
Jurisdiction | United States of America |