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African Diaspora: Newspaper Articles

History and culture of people of African descent in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Featured Newspapers

Black Newspapers

Newspaper articles can be a good source of up-to-date information on virtually any topic. They are also primary sources, since they are often the first published account of an event. York University has a wide range of newspapers from all over the world, available in many formats. The publications listed below are either black-owned newspapers or have a predominantly black audience.

Newspaper Databases

Search the Library Catalogue

To locate a specific newspaper (e.g. The Globe and Mail), search for its title in Omni. To find newspaper articles on a topic, use one (or more!) of the databases below. Read the descriptions to see if a database meets your needs.