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P. 4. Luther Sylvahn was recently inducted to the Syracuse Press Club's Wall of Distinction. From 1933 to 1958 he gave voice to the local black community by publishing a weekly newspaper called the Progressive Herald. The newspaper had a major impact on politics in the 15th Ward and beyond.
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Eagle Newspaper: Urban CNY, p. 4 People in the News. Sylvahn's paper gave voice to black community
2008-11
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Publishing
Newspapers
Journalists
Progressive Herald
Luther Sylvahn
Syracuse Press Club
15th Ward
Eagle Newspaper: Urban CNY
English
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Black History Preservation Project