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WEBJul 31, 2022 · Russell died at age 88 on Sunday, his family said via social media. The children and grandchildren of the Boston Celtics legend were able to say their goodbyes on Saturday, a source told Andscape. The 11-time NBA champion had been dealing with health issues in recent years, sources said.
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WEBDec 24, 2019 · The people recognized in The Fierce 44 range from household names such as tennis great Serena Williams and Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman to lesser-known but highly deserving figures such as newspaper publisher Robert Abbott and surgeon Charles Drew.
Robert Sengstacke Abbott - Wikipedia
WEBRobert Sengstacke Abbott (December 24, 1870 – February 29, 1940) [4] was an American lawyer, newspaper publisher and editor. Abbott founded The Chicago Defender in 1905, which grew to have the highest circulation of any black-owned newspaper in the country.
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WEBFeb 28, 2022 · Andscape is for anyone inspired by the Black point of view, with content that crosses racial, ethnic, and experiential lines to welcome audiences and consumers who find inspiration at the intersections of Black culture.
Shining Lamp: Robert Sengstacke Abbott | Brilliant Star
WEBFeb 19, 2019 · Slavery was abolished after the Civil War in the U.S., but injustice against black people was far from over. Into this hostile and turbulent atmosphere, Robert Sengstacke Abbott was born in Georgia in 1868. He faced bullying and discrimination, yet grew up to be a champion of unity.
Robert Sengstacke Abbott – The Father of Black Journalism
WEBFeb 25, 2021 · Robert Sengstacke Abbott was a prominent publisher and founder of the Chicago Defender. Abbott became a self-made millionaire who advocated for racial equality through journalism.
Robert Abbott “Bobby” Sengstacke: 1943-2017 - University of …
WEBMar 9, 2017 · It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Robert Abbott “Bobby” Sengstacke, 1943-2017, a legendary Chicago photographer of the Civil Rights Movement, Black culture, and the Black Arts Movement. He died at the age of 73 on March 7, 2017 after a long battle with illness.
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WEBRobert Sengstacke Abbott was a newspaper publisher and activist best known for founding The Chicago Defender, which he used to draw attention to the horrors of the Jim Crow South and encourage African Americans to move to the North.
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WEBJul 16, 2020 · Robert Sengstacke Abbott 1868–1940, Ibid. White owned newspapers often ignored or downplayed racism. However, the Chicago Defender, a paper run by black people for black readers, turned the public spotlight on systemic discrimination against black workers and veterans.