Founded in 1883 by Harry Clay Smith, The Cleveland Gazette was one of the most influential Black newspapers in the Midwest and a major voice for African American civil rights, political participation, and community advancement during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Published weekly in Cleveland, Ohio, the paper covered national Black news, local community events, churches, education, and social issues often ignored by white newspapers. Known as “The Old Reliable” for its consistent publication record, The Gazette played a vital role in documenting Black life in Ohio while advocating against segregation, lynching, and racial discrimination.
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