Publisher's Synopsis
The Indianapolis Recorder, The Stewart Family Era, is about the history of one of the oldest black weekly newspapers in the U.S. and the family that owned it for over 90 years. Readers will learn about the evolution of the newspaper and the different characters that worked for the longtime newspaper and made it one of the longest operated black weeklies in the U.S. The book also tells about historical events that the newspaper covered from the late 1890s to the late 1980s. It also gives a personable view of the various personalities and characters that were associated with the newspaper and the Stewart Family. The book is filled with new information about The Indianapolis Recorder and the Stewart Family. Also, it clears up some of the ambiguous stories about the newspaper and its owners. Readers will also learn when The Indianapolis Recorder actually was established. Readers will also learn more about The Recorder's somewhat forgotten co-founder and co-publisher, William H. Porter. Also included are some rare photos of some of the Stewart family members and a few key people that worked for the newspaper.
