Black Press in Mississippi, 1865-1985

A review of the journalism experience of blacks in one US state, with examples from newspapers, newsletters, magazines and the broadcast media. Born during slavery, the Black press has been accused of being both too conservative and too radical. Thompson concludes the struggle will continue.

In ciuda conditiilor istorice de saracie, analfabetism si frica care au predominat in Mississippi, negrii din stat s-au straduit sa creeze o presa viabila care sa inregistreze viziunea lor asupra lumii. De la Reconstructie pana in prezent, presa neagra a fost o institutie majora in efortul lor de a asigura libertatea si egalitatea.