@article{728659,
      author = {Alkebulan, Paul,},
      url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/728659},
      title = {The African American press in World War II : toward  victory at home and abroad /},
      abstract = {"Black journalists have vigorously exercised their First  Amendment right since the founding of Freedom's Journal in  1827. World War II was no different in this regard, and  Paul Alkebulan argues that it was the most important moment  in the long history of that important institution. American  historians have often postulated that WWII was a pivotal  moment for the modern civil rights movement. This argument  is partially based on the pressing need to convincingly  appeal to the patriotism and self-interest of black  citizens in the fight against fascism and its racial  doctrines. This appeal would have to recognize long  standing and well-known grievances of African Americans and  offer some immediate resolution to these problems, such as  increased access to better housing and improved job  prospects. 230 African American newspapers were prime  actors in this struggle. Black editors and journalists gave  a coherent and organized voice to the legitimate  aspirations and grievances of African Americans for decades  prior to WWII. In addition, they presented an alternative  and more inclusive vision of democracy. The African  American Press in World War II: Toward Victory at Home and  Abroad shows how they accomplished this goal, and is  different from other works in this field because it  interprets WWII at home and abroad through the eyes of a  diverse black press. Alkebulan shows the wide ranging  interest of the press prior to the war and during the  conflict." -- Publisher's website.},
      recid = {728659},
      pages = {1 online resource (ix,165 pages)},
}