The Southern Patriot
The Southern Patriot was a progressive southern newspaper that ran from from 1942-1973 out of South Carolina.
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Date of Original
1965/1974
Subject
Newspapers
Periodicals
Civil rights
Location
United States, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Louisville, 38.25424, -85.75941
Medium
newspapers
Type
Text
Description
The Southern Patriot was a progressive southern newspaper that ran from from 1942-1973 out of South Carolina. The newspaper supported and advocated desegregation before and after the Civil Rights Movement. It covered groups like the militant-leaning Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in a favorable light. It covered the youth movements, sit-ins, and acts of civil disobedience surrounding the Civil Rights Movement and inspired activists in their endeavors
Language
eng
Contributing Institution
Valdosta State University. Odum Library. Archives and Special Collections