Wilmington Journal

The Wilmington Journal is a newspaper in Wilmington, North Carolina. It is North Carolina's oldest existing newspaper for African Americans.[1] R. S. Jervay established the paper in 1927. It continued under his son Thomas C. Jervay Sr.[2]

Wilmington Journal
TypeWeekly newspaper
Founded1927
WebsiteOfficial website

History

It succeeded the Daily Record that was destroyed in the Wilmington Massacre of 1898.[3] It was established in 1927.[4] Fundraising efforts in 2021 helped save the newspaper's building at 412 South 7th Street.[4]

Mary Alice Thatch served as editor and covered the Wilmington 10.[3]

References
  1. Kosikowski, Ashlea. "Fundraiser underway to save 'The Wilmington Journal'". www.wect.com.
  2. "'A fierce advocate for the people.' Wilmington Journal editor, publisher dies". Retrieved 2023-10-11.
  3. "The Wilmington Journal has been the region's Black newspaper for decades, now it needs help". WHQR. January 29, 2021.
  4. Ingram, Hunter. "'Dawn of a better day': The Wilmington Journal building saved following telethon". Wilmington Star-News.


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