African American periodicals
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Atlanta Gazette, February 1966 issue
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS971f
Scope and Contents
This collection contains volume 1, issue 4 of the Atlanta Gazette, which contains news for and about the local African American community. Of particular note are articles about the Milwaukee Braves’ potential move to Atlanta; Robert C. Weaver’s (1907-1997) confirmation as the first Black member of the United States Cabinet; national income and employment statistics about African Americans; and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee's (SNCC) use of the...
Dates:
1966 February
Pride magazine, June 1972 issue
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS966f
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the June 1972 issue of Pride magazine. The magazine includes articles about the Black community in Atlanta, including venues in which to socialize, noteworthy events, popular fashion, theater productions, and music performances. It features community spotlights on prominent African Americans such as professional basketball player Lou Hudson (1944-2014); pastor William Borders (1905-1993); and singer Liz Spraggins (1946- ). There are...
Dates:
1972 June
The Atlanta Community Network magazine, fall 1987 issue
Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS967f
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the fall 1987 edition of The Atlanta Community Network magazine. It covers issues pertaining to Georgia State Senator Hildred W. Shumake Jr.’s constituency. Articles include the legacy of University Homes, the first public housing units in the United States for African Americans; reflections from Agnes White, a volunteer at Grady Memorial Hospital; the consequences of Georgia Power's construction of the Vogtle nuclear power plant;...
Dates:
1987