Listener: Thought and Opinion (Listener-News)

Listener: Thought and Opinion (Listener-News)

Perhaps the first Black newspaper focused in part on the African American community in Morrisania in The Bronx, which began to see a major influx of Black families particularly in the late 1930s.

According to the newspaper itself, it was dedicated “to the Ideals of Negro Youth—for equal Opportunities and Justice—A chance to live.” It describes itself as “a non-partisan, clean, courageous Journal, shedding light on the news and views affecting your group and promoting a true spirit of Unity, Peace, Concord and Cooperation.” The Listener was published every Saturday by The Listener Publishing Company, which was located at 797 E. 166th Street. L. C. Davidson, was the Publisher and Editor, Leroy Freeman was the Managing Editor, and L. O. Tucker the Secretary. L. C. Davidson was the father of Jesse Davidson, the donor of the collection.

The paper treats the interests and news of Black communities nearby as well, including in Harlem, Williamsbridge (also in The Bronx), Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, and New Rochelle. It seems to have ceased publication in 1940.

Listener Publishing Company

Listener Publishing Company

1938–1940

English

Newspaper collection