"Too long have others spoken for us", declared the first-ever black-owned newspaper, Freedom's Journal. Are others still speaking for us? How have black Americans spread the news? From The Chicago Defender to the Pittsburgh Courier's Double V Campaign, to The Black Panther Party Newspaper to BET, there is a lot of interesting history to cover! [Essence Magazine, Playboy, Hugh Hefner, Ida B. Wells, Ebony Magazine, Fire!, Negro Digest, Colored American Magazine] **DISCLAIMER** - As many of you know, this is not my usual video editor. This editor did an amazing job, but I'm aware that there are a few audio/visual flaws. Please remember this process of replacing a former employee will not be easy so I thank you for your patience. Love the content? Support for $1/month on https://patreon.com/intelexualmedia Sources, essays, exclusive videos, a podcast, reading lists, and much more are available ON PATREON.