Pittsburgh Courier: 1911-2002
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The Pittsburgh Courier was one of the most nationally circulated Black newspapers and reached its peak in the 1930s. A conservative voice in the African-American community, the Courier challenged the misrepresentation of African-Americans in the national media and advocated social reforms to advance the cause of civil rights. The database includes the local edition when available. The national edition had to be used for some issues.
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- 1911-2002
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- Abstracts? Some
- Full Text? Yes
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