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John Edward Bruce
American journalist (1856-1924) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Edward Bruce, also known as Bruce Grit or J. E. Bruce-Grit (February 22, 1856 – August 7, 1924), was an American journalist, historian, writer, orator, civil rights activist and Pan-African nationalist. He was born a slave in Maryland; as an adult, he founded numerous newspapers along the East Coast, as well as co-founding (with Arthur Alfonso Schomburg) the Negro Society for Historical Research in New York.
For the Ohio lawyer, see John E. Bruce.
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Born | (1856-02-22)February 22, 1856 Piscataway, Maryland, US |
Died | August 7, 1924(1924-08-07) (aged 68) New York City, US |
Resting place | Oakland Cemetery in Yonkers |
Pen name | Bruce Grit |
Occupation | Journalist, historian, writer, orator, civil rights activist |
Alma mater | Howard University |
Spouse | Florence A. Bishop |
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