JB Morris - (William S. Morris)

31/01/2024 34 min
JB Morris - (William S. Morris)

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Send us a text James B. Morris Sr. was a World War I veteran, lawyer, journalist, civil rights pioneer, leader, and a role model for his generation of African Americans living in Iowa.  He was the owner and publisher of the longtime nation’s first black newspaper the Bystander. In this episode, I have JB Morris's grandson William Morris talking about his grandfather, his family, and black life in general. Support the showThank you for listening.For any questions, suggestions, recommendations, or corrections on any historical facts; please contact Host: Erick Nganyange Email: [email protected] us on Facebook @ Iowa Civil Rights History Podcast