Louis Lomax

Louis Lomax
Lomax in an undated photo
Lomax in an undated photo
BornLouis Emanuel Lomax
(1922-08-16)August 16, 1922
Valdosta, Georgia, United States
DiedJuly 30, 1970(1970-07-30) (aged 47)
Santa Rosa, New Mexico, United States
OccupationJournalist, author
Alma materPaine 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)

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]

  1. ^ Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum. "Louis E. Lomax". Valdostamuseum.com. Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum. Retrieved October 25, 2014.