The Monroe Free Press is a weekly African American newspaper in Monroe, Louisiana.
History
The newspaper was founded in December 1969 by Roosevelt Wright, Jr. as a single sheet flier providing information on the Civil rights movement. It was originally called Rapping Black but the name was later changed to the Monroe Free Press.[1]
See also
- Monroe News Star — Monroe, Louisiana daily newspaper
- Ouachita Citizen — West Monroe, Louisiana weekly newspaper
References
- ^ "About Us". Monroe Free Press. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
External links
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