Call and Post facts for kids
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| Type | Weekly newspaper |
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| Owner(s) | Don King |
| Founder(s) | Garrett A. Morgan |
| Publisher | Don King |
| Founded | 1928, from merger formed by the Cleveland Call (1916) and Cleveland Post (1920) newspapers |
| Headquarters | Cleveland, Ohio |
| ISSN | 0045-4036 |
| OCLC number | 9538047 |
The Call and Post (also known as Call & Post) is a special kind of newspaper. It's an African-American weekly newspaper. This means it comes out once a week and focuses on news important to the African-American community. It is based in Cleveland, Ohio.
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The Story of the Call and Post Newspaper
The Call and Post newspaper started around 1928. It was created by combining two older newspapers: the Cleveland Call and the Cleveland Post. These papers had been sharing news with the African-American community since 1916 and 1920. A famous local inventor, Garrett A. Morgan, was one of the people who helped start it.
Who Led the Newspaper?
In 1932, William Otis "W.O." Walker became the editor. He was a Black Republican and had also helped start another newspaper called the Washington Tribune. Under his leadership, the Call and Post became very important. It was seen as the strongest voice for African-Americans in Cleveland and all of Ohio. Many people said it was one of the best African-American newspapers in the country.
What Did the Newspaper Cover?
The Call and Post reported a lot on the social and religious life of the African-American community. It also covered important events and challenges. For example, it closely followed the story of Larry Doby. He was the first Black player to join the American League's Cleveland Indians baseball team in 1947. A reporter from the paper, Cleveland Jackson, talked a lot with the team's owner before Doby was signed.
Standing Up for Justice
The newspaper also spoke out on important issues. As early as 1934, the Call and Post encouraged people to get involved in the Scottsboro case. This was a very important legal case at the time. In 1952, a former reporter for the Call and Post, Simeon Booker, made history. He became the first African-American reporter at The Washington Post, a major national newspaper.
New Ways of Printing
In 1959, the Call and Post moved to new offices. They started using a new way of printing called offset printing. This was a big deal! The Call and Post was one of the first newspapers in Ohio to use this modern technique.
Supporting the Community
The newspaper continued to be a strong voice for its community. In 1982, it published a powerful editorial supporting a local real estate developer named Winston E. Willis. His properties were near University Circle and were wanted by large organizations for expansion. The Call and Post stood up for him.
Changes Over Time
In 1995, the Call and Post faced some financial difficulties. But in 1998, a famous boxing promoter named Don King bought the newspaper. Today, the Call and Post still covers local news in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. It also has a special section called CP2 (Call & Post 2nd edition) for arts and entertainment.
In August 2013, the Call and Post was honored. It was inducted into the first class of the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame at Cleveland State University. This shows how important the newspaper has been to culture and history.
