The Chicago Defender: Now For The Rest of the Story
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Launched in 1905, the Chicago Defender was the very essence of a small business startup. Bootstrapped with founder Robert Abbott’s last 25 cents, it eventually emerged as one of the most influential newspapers in U.S. history. The publication quickly saw a meteoric rise, amassing millions of dollars while helping bring attention to the history of Black America during the 20th century.
The Chicago Defender: Now For The Rest of the Story
The Chicago Defender: Now For The Rest of the…
The Chicago Defender: Now For The Rest of the Story
Launched in 1905, the Chicago Defender was the very essence of a small business startup. Bootstrapped with founder Robert Abbott’s last 25 cents, it eventually emerged as one of the most influential newspapers in U.S. history. The publication quickly saw a meteoric rise, amassing millions of dollars while helping bring attention to the history of Black America during the 20th century.