The Life and Legacy of John Brown Russwurm, Jamaican Abolitionist & Pioneering Pan Africanist

John Brown Russwurm (October 1, 1799 – June 9, 1851) was a Jamaican-born abolitionist and pioneer in the fields of journalism, education, and governance, who dedicated his life to improving the lives of black people and promoting their voices in society. As co-founder of Freedom’s Journal, the first black owned and operated newspaper in the […]