Christopher J. Perry (Sept 11, 1854 - May 20, 1921). Businessman, politician, civil rights activist, journalist, founder of ‘The Tribune’ (later known as The Philadelphia Tribune), the longest running Black newspaper. #ChristopherPerry #Tribune #Philadelphia
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