The New York Amsterdam News, one of the oldest Black-owned newspapers in the U.S., is converting its historic newsroom into a museum by 2027. Founded in 1909 and located in Harlem, the publication continues to serve its community with a weekly print edition. Publisher Elinor Tatum emphasized the paper's enduring influence, noting its critical role in social issues. The planned museum will showcase exhibits on Black-centric journalism, aiming to immerse visitors in the past and highlight the significance of Black reporters in New York's history.
"Whether it has been to keep hospitals open, or fighting to get people in or out of power, or just giving the information to our community, our editorial stance has been strong," New York Amsterdam News Publisher and Editor in Chief Elinor Tatum said.
"I hope they get a feeling of what it was like being inside of a newsroom back then. And get to know a little bit more about what it meant to be a Black reporter in New York through the ages," Tatum said.
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