Founded in Harlem, The Amsterdam News became one of the most influential African American newspapers in the United States. It served as a critical voice for the Black community, covering issues often ignored by mainstream press—civil rights, politics, culture, and community news.
1909 was a pivotal year in Black history:
? W. E. B. Du Bois and others helped establish the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) in response to ongoing racial violence and injustice.
? Matthew Henson, an African American explorer, was part of the first successful expedition to the North Pole, accompanying Robert Peary. Many historians credit Henson as the first person to actually reach the Pole due to his position leading the group.
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