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Today in History Africa 16 March

16 March, 2023 · In: Today in History Africa

Want to know what happened Today in History Africa 16 March? These are historical events that took place today, in the continent of Africa and the African diaspora.

Today in History Africa 16 March

The continent of Africa has an immensely rich history; hidden African history is becoming more accessible as it is finally coming to light. African history, people, culture and books have influenced and inspired the world for time immemorial; it is now time for Africa to shine!

In this post you will learn about the many things that happened today in history in Africa and in the African diaspora like when the first African American newspaper was founded.

After reading this post you will know tons of facts about Africa in relation to: first black journals in the Unites States of America.

This post is all about what happened Today in History Africa 16 March.

Today in History Africa 16 March

African Historical Events

Foundation of the First Black newspaper

Today in History Africa 16 March
The front page of the Freedom’s Journal, Vol. 1 No. 3

On this day, 16 March 1827, the Freedoms Journal was founded; it was the first black-owned and operated newspaper in the United States of America.

This post was all about what happened today in history Africa 16 March.

 

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Foundation of the First Black Newspaper:

http://www.pbs.org/blackpress/news_bios/newbios/nwsppr/freedom/freedom.html#:~:text=Freedom’s%20Journal&text=Founded%20on%20March%2016%2C%201827,abolished%20in%20New%20York%20State.

By: The Griots Hand · In: Today in History Africa

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