John P. Davis
American journalist (1905ā1973) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Preston Davis (January 19, 1905 ā September 11, 1973) was an American journalist, lawyer and activist intellectual, who became prominent for his work with the Joint Committee on National Recovery (JCNR). In 1935, he co-founded the National Negro Congress, an organization dedicated to the advancement of African Americans during the Great Depression.[2]
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Born | John Preston Davis (1905-01-19)January 19, 1905 Washington, D.C., US |
Died | September 11, 1973(1973-09-11) (aged 68)[1] |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Bates College, Harvard Law School |
Known for | Founder of the National Negro Congress |
Spouse | Marguerite DeMond |
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In 1946, he founded Our World magazine, a full-size, nationally distributed publication for African-American readers. He also published the American Negro Reference Book, covering virtually every aspect of African-American life, present and past.