Savannah Tribune facts for kids
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| Type | Weekly |
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| Owner(s) | Shirley B. James |
| Publisher | Shirley B. James |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Headquarters | Savannah, Georgia United States |
| Circulation | 10,000 |
The Savannah Tribune is a weekly newspaper for African-American communities. It is published in Savannah, Georgia. This newspaper has a long history, starting way back in 1875. It has been an important voice for its community for many years.
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The Story of the Savannah Tribune
The Savannah Tribune first started in 1875. It has stopped publishing a couple of times, but always came back. These breaks were from 1878 to 1886 and from 1960 to 1973.
Early Beginnings and Challenges
When it first began, the newspaper was called the Colored Tribune. It was created by Louis B. Toomer, Sr., Louis M. Pleasant, and John H. Deveaux. John H. Deveaux, who was from Savannah, was the very first editor. The first newspaper was printed in 1875. The name changed to the Savannah Tribune in 1876.
The newspaper kept publishing until 1878. At that time, all the white printers in the city refused to print it. This forced the newspaper to close for a while. It reopened in 1886. Deveaux owned and edited the paper until 1889.
New Leadership and Growth
Sol C. Johnson became the editor of the paper. He bought the newspaper in 1909 after Deveaux passed away. Johnson ran the paper until he died in 1954. His goddaughter, Willa Johnson, took over after him. She edited the paper until it closed again in 1960.
The Newspaper Returns
Robert E. James, a banker from Savannah, brought the newspaper back in 1973. He was the owner and publisher until 1983. In that year, Shirley B. James became the new publisher and owner.
Many talented people have worked as Managing Editors for the Savannah Tribune. These include Tanya Milton, who is now the Vice President and Advertising Director. Other managing editors have been Deanie Frazier, Sharon Smiley, Marius Davis, Whitney Hunter, and Dedra Holloway.
