During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers such as journalist and author Martin Delany who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Born: May 6, 1812, Charles Town, Va….
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Archived: Chuck Stone, Black Journalism Trailblazer and Professor, Dies at 89
By Julissa Catalan Charles Stone, regarded as a trailblazer and one of the most trusted journalists in the Black community, has died. During his 19 years as a columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News, a total of 75 people turned themselves into authorities after speaking with Stone. All 75 were…