Parascandola, Louis J.
J. A. Rogers: Selected Writings
- ISBN 13:
- 9781621907725
- author:
- Parascandola, Louis J.
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- University of Tennessee Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.36 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, Essays,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
J.A. Rogers Selected Writings brings together an accessible collection of writings by Joel Augustus Rogers, a pioneering figure in Black journalism and history. Born in Jamaica, Rogers emigrated to the United States, where he studied at the Art Institute of Chicago while working as a Pullman porter. He went on to become a journalist, writing for prominent publications including the Pittsburgh Courier, where his column played a vital role in conveying stories of Black achievements and relating a distinguished history. This engaging collection represents Rogers's wide-ranging work across time, demonstrating his intellectual philosophy and making it required reading for anyone interested in Black nationalism, Black journalism, Black literature, and Pan-African culture and identity.
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