List of African American newspapers in New Mexico facts for kids
African American newspapers are special publications created by and for the African American community. These newspapers were very important because they shared news, ideas, and stories that were often ignored by other newspapers. They helped people stay connected, fight for their rights, and celebrate their culture. In New Mexico, several of these important newspapers were published, giving a voice to African Americans in the state.
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African American Newspapers in New Mexico
This section lists some of the key African American newspapers that were published in New Mexico. Each newspaper played a role in sharing information and building community.
The American
- City: Albuquerque
- Started: Around 1896 or 1900
- Type: Weekly newspaper
- Editors: J.M. Griffin and William H. Joyce were the editors and publishers of this paper.
The Mountain States Recorder
- City: Albuquerque
- Started: Around 1939
- Editor: Carl Mitchell was the editor of The Mountain States Recorder.
New Age
- City: Albuquerque
- Started: Around 1911 or 1913
- Stopped: 1915
- Type: Weekly newspaper
- Editor: Edward Thornton Ellsworth was the editor of this publication.
The New Mexico State News
- City: Albuquerque
- Started: 1950
- Type: Weekly newspaper
- Publisher: G. Daniel Choice was the publisher of The New Mexico State News.
Southwest Review
- City: Albuquerque
- Started: 1921 or 1928
- Stopped: 1930
- Type: Weekly newspaper
- Publisher: Silas W. Henry published this newspaper. It stopped being published after he passed away.
The Southwestern Plaindealer
- City: Albuquerque
- Started: 1924
- Stopped: Sometime in the 1920s
- Type: Weekly newspaper
- Publishers: S.T. Richards and Edna Greene Smith were the publishers.
Western Star
- City: Albuquerque
- Started: 1940
- Stopped: 1941
- Type: Weekly newspaper
- Founder: Essex G. Jenkins started this newspaper.
Western Voice
- City: Las Cruces
- Started: Around 1937 or 1938
- Stopped: Around 1940 or after 1946
- Type: This newspaper was published either weekly or monthly.
See also
- List of African American newspapers and media outlets
- List of African American newspapers in Arizona
- List of African American newspapers in Colorado
- List of African American newspapers in Oklahoma
- List of African American newspapers in Texas
- List of African American newspapers in Utah
- List of newspapers in New Mexico
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