Houston Defender facts for kids
| Type | Weekly Newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Founder(s) | C.F. Richardson Sr. |
| Publisher | Sonceria Messiah-Jiles |
| Founded | 11 October 1930 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters |
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| Country | United States |
| Sister newspapers | Campus Defender |
| OCLC number | 14393467 |
The Houston Defender is a newspaper in Houston, Texas. It is published every week. This newspaper was started to share important news and ideas for the African-American community.
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The Houston Defender Newspaper
A Voice for the Community
The Houston Defender newspaper began on October 11, 1930. It was started by C. F. Richardson Sr. He also published another newspaper called the Houston Informer.
The Defender was very important before the Civil Rights era. It worked to help the community. It focused on getting fair treatment and equal rights for everyone. The newspaper also pushed for better school lessons for high school students. It also supported laws to protect people from violence and unfair treatment.
New Leaders and Growth
C. F. Richardson Sr. passed away in 1939. His son, C. F. Richardson Jr., then took over the newspaper. Later, in 1981, Sonceria Messiah-Jiles bought the Houston Defender. By 2008, about 60,000 people were reading the newspaper.
For Young Readers
In 1993, a new newspaper called Campus Defender was created. It came out every two months. This newspaper was made especially for younger readers. Students from middle and high schools wrote articles for it. In 2008, the Campus Defender moved online. Now, young people can read it on the internet.
