Louis Lomax
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Louis Emanuel Lomax (August 16, 1922 – July 30, 1970) was an African-American journalist and author. He was also the first African-American television journalist.[1]
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Born | Louis Emanuel Lomax (1922-08-16)August 16, 1922 Valdosta, Georgia, United States |
Died | July 30, 1970(1970-07-30) (aged 47) Santa Rosa, New Mexico, United States |
Occupation | Journalist, author |
Alma mater | Paine College (1940-1942) American University (1945-1946) |
Spouse | Betty Frank
(m. 1958; div. 1961)Wanda Kay
(m. 1961; div. 1967)Robinette Kirk (m. 1968–1970) |
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