On May 8, 1845, Frederick Douglass formally announced his plan to launch The North Star, an abolitionist newspaper based in Rochester, New York. Douglass, having escaped slavery, understood the power of controlling the narrative. The North Star became one of the most influential Black-owned newspapers of the 19th century, advocating for abolition, women\’s rights, and education. Its motto, \”Right is of no sex – Truth is of no color – God is the Father of us all, and we are all Brethren,\” captured Douglass’s vision for universal human rights. His work laid the foundation for the Black press in America.
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