Trial access for ProQuest Historical Black Newspapers
Trial access has been established for ProQuest Historical Black Newspapers through ProQuest CSA.
Trial is available through December 15th, 2007.
Please note: Access is via IP Authentication, hence can be accessed On-Campus only.
To access the database, point your browser to: ProQuest Multiple Database and sellect from the Drop down list
under "New - ProQuest Newspapers" any of the following 4 trial Newspapers.
ProQuest Historical Black Newspapers trial includes:
Atlanta Daily World (1931-2003): The Atlanta Daily World had the first black White House correspondent and was the first black daily in the nation in the 20th century.
Los Angeles Sentinel (1946-2005): The oldest and largest black newspaper in the western United States and the largest African-American owned newspaper in the U.S.
New York Amsterdam News (1922-1993): This leading Black newspaper of the 20th century reached its peak in the 1940s. The Amsterdam News was a strong advocate for the desegregation of the U.S. military during World War II, and also covered the historically important Harlem Renaissance.
Pittsburgh Courier (1911-2002): One of the most nationally circulated Black newspapers, the Courier reached its peak in the 1930s. A conservative voice in the African-American community, the Courier challenged the misrepresentation of African-Americans in the national media and advocated social reforms to advance the cause of civil rights.
For more information or comments, please contact Natasha Cooper.
