Launched in 1905 by lawyer and media innovator Robert Sengstacke Abbott, the Chicago Defender emerged as the most prolific black newspaper in the early to the mid-20th century. This four-page weekly, which began in a small Chicago area kitchen apartment, was fueled by a 25 cent initial investment and a press run of a mere 300 copies.
Reading Into The “Chicago Defender”
Reading Into The “Chicago Defender”
Reading Into The “Chicago Defender”
Launched in 1905 by lawyer and media innovator Robert Sengstacke Abbott, the Chicago Defender emerged as the most prolific black newspaper in the early to the mid-20th century. This four-page weekly, which began in a small Chicago area kitchen apartment, was fueled by a 25 cent initial investment and a press run of a mere 300 copies.