Athens Republique facts for kids
| Devoted to the Religious, the Educational and the Industrial Development of the Colored Race. | |
Cover of The Athens Republique newspaper, from January 15, 1921.
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| Type | Weekly newspaper |
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| Owner(s) | Lt. Julian Lucasse Brown |
| Publisher | Jeruel Baptist Association |
| Founded | 1919 |
| Ceased publication | 1927 |
| Headquarters | Athens, Georgia |
| City | Athens, Georgia |
| Country | United States of America |
| ISSN | 2768-654X |
| OCLC number | 812195741 |
The Athens Republique was an important newspaper for African Americans in Athens, Georgia, USA. It was published every week from 1919 to 1927. This newspaper played a big role in sharing news and ideas for the African American community in Athens.
About The Athens Republique
The newspaper was started by Lt. Julian Lucasse Brown. He was a soldier who fought in World War I in France. When he came home, he decided to create this newspaper.
The main goal of The Athens Republique was to help the African American community grow. Its motto was: "Devoted to the Religious, the Educational and the Industrial Development of the Colored Race." This meant it focused on faith, learning, and jobs for African Americans.
What the Newspaper Covered
The paper shared news about how African Americans were doing. It reported on both good things happening and challenges they faced. It also spoke out against unfair treatment and groups that promoted hate.
The newspaper was closely connected to the Jeruel Baptist Association. This association helped support the paper's mission.
After The Athens Republique
The Athens Republique stopped being published in 1927. After it closed, there was no other African American newspaper in Athens for a long time. It wasn't until 1975 that a new paper, the Athens Voice, was founded.
