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The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne

Lesa Cline-Ransome

This biography traces pivotal events in journalist Ethel L. Payne’s professional life. Her reporting on racism directed at Black soldiers serving in Japan after World War II led to a position at the Chicago Defender. The account also covers her later role among the first African American journalists in the White House press corps. Back matter includes an author’s note, bibliography, and further reading.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Themes
Government And Civics · History · Racism And Prejudice · Work And Careers
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
A Paula Wiseman Book/Beach Lane Books
Published
January 14, 2020
ISBN-13
9781481462891
Language
English
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