Gertrude Bustill Mossell

Gertrude Bustill Mossell
Born
Gertrude Emily Hicks Bustill

(1855-07-03)July 3, 1855[1]
DiedJanuary 21, 1948(1948-01-21) (aged 92)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Other namesMrs. N. F. Mossell
SpouseNathan Francis Mossell
ParentCharles Hicks Bustill
RelativesBustill family

Gertrude Emily Hicks Bustill Mossell (July 3, 1855 – January 21, 1948)[1] was an American journalist, author, teacher, and activist.[2] She served as the women's editor of the New York Age from 1885 to 1889, and of the Indianapolis World from 1891 to 1892. She strongly supported the development of black newspapers and advocated for more women to enter journalism.

  1. ^ a b Collective Biographies of Women
  2. ^ Hatch, Shari Dorantes (2009). "Mossell, Gertrude Bustill 7/3/1855–1/21/1948". Encyclopedia of African-American Writing: Five Centuries of Contribution: Trials & Triumphs of Writers, Poets, Publications and Organizations. Grey House Publishing. p. 417.