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1982 – Pamela McAllister Johnson Becomes First Black Woman Publisher of a Mainstream U.S. Newspaper

On this day, Pamela McAllister Johnson broke barriers by becoming the first Black woman to serve as publisher of a mainstream daily newspaper, the Ithaca Journal in New York. Her appointment marked a significant milestone in the history of American journalism, highlighting the ongoing struggle for diversity and representation in media leadership.

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