http://ybpguide.disqus.com/To empower African-Americans, and all people of color, with the knowledge and inspiration to foster progression and productivity in the community.enSat, 10 Feb 2007 03:23:00 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2007/02/09/obamas-big-announcement-tomorrow/#comment-2413720<p>You are correct! Way to google it, lol. Good job!</p>Kimberly MichelleSat, 10 Feb 2007 03:23:00 -0000http://ybpguide.com/2007/02/09/obamas-big-announcement-tomorrow/#comment-2413721<p>"On this date in 1827, the Freedom’s Journal newspaper was founded. It was the first Black-owned and operated newspaper in the United States.<br><br><br>Started by a group of free Black men in New York City, the paper served to counter racist commentary published in the mainstream press. As a four-page, four-column standard-sized weekly, Freedom’s Journal was established the same year that slavery was abolished in New York State. Samuel E. Cornish and John B. Russwurm served as its senior and junior editors"-<a href="http://www.aaregistry.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="www.aaregistry.com">www.aaregistry.com</a><br></p>JessicaFri, 09 Feb 2007 19:22:00 -0000