ETHEL PAYNE

Damon Reed

An item at American Writers Museum

Ethel Payne (1911-1991) was a fearless reporter who would not back down from contentious social issues. She became known as the "First Lady of the Black Press" due to her commitment to justice and journalistic excellence.

Dark Testament

An exhibit at American Writers Museum

Immerse yourself in Dark Testament: A Century of Black Writers on Justice and honor the significant contributions of Black writers to American literature and history. Explore and better understand racial injustice in America by examining the work of Black American writers from the end of the Civil War through the Civil Rights Movement. Featuring original artwork, augmented reality and other interactive elements that enliven and enrich the experience, Dark Testament brings the work of writers past and present to life in new and exciting ways.

American Writers Museum