Fred R. Moore

Fred R. Moore

Fred R. Moore (16 June 1857 – 1 March 1943) was an American newspaper editor and publisher who became closely associated with Booker T. Washington until 1915 when Washington died. He worked to promote the National Negro Business League founded by Washington in 1900. He became editor and publisher of the Colored American Magazine in 1905, through Washington's influence. He had the reputation as one of the most important newspapermen in the US.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Moore, Fred R". Oxford African American Studies Center. Retrieved February 24, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "This Week In Black History". Jet. Johnson Publishing Company. June 12, 1975. Retrieved February 24, 2012.