Claude Albert Barnett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Claude Albert Barnett

Date of Birth: 15-Sep-1889

Place of Birth: Sanford, Florida, United States

Date of Death: 02-Aug-1967

Profession: publisher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Claude Albert Barnett (September 16, 1889 – June 23, 1972) was a journalist, publisher, entrepreneur, philanthropist, civic activist, Pan-Africanist and founder of the Associated Negro Press.
He started the first international news agency for black newspapers.
He was an advocate against segregation in the military and blood supply.
He was an activist force in journalism.
He promoted Pan-Africanism.
The (ANP) documented the Civil Rights Movement in the United States of America, and struggles for independence in Africa.
Associated Negro Press was a Pan-African news service.
Claude Barnett, Robert S.
Abbott, and John H.
Johnson were three of the most influential African-American media entrepreneurs in the 20th century.
They were based in Chicago, Illinois.
Barnett is said to have advanced the role of the Black Press, by press coverage, news sharing, advertising, public relations, and to professionalize Black journalism.
Barnett was a Pan-Africanist and encouraged expatriation.
He was one of the most influential African Americans of his day, and was known as an unofficial diplomat.
He was an activist in journalism and international diplomacy.
Barnett advised African emerging governments.
Earl Morris is quoted as saying that Barnett was an "unofficial Secretary of State," and probably the best informed American on Negro countries in the world."