William J. White (journalist), Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About William J. White (journalist)
- William Jefferson White (December 25, 1831 – April 17, 1913) was a civil rights leader, minister, educator, and journalist in Augusta, Georgia.
- He was the founder of Harmony Baptist Church in Augusta in 1869 as well as other churches.
- He also was a co-founder of the Augusta Institute in 1867, which would become Morehouse College.
- He also helped found Atlanta University and was a trustee of both schools.
- He was a founder in 1880 and the managing editor of the Georgia Baptist, a leading African American newspaper for many years.
- He was an outspoken civil rights leader.
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