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Simeon Booker

African-American journalist

Died when: 99 years 105 days (1191 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Simeon Booker

Simeon Saunders Booker Jr. (August 27, 1918 – December 10, 2017) was an African-American journalist whose work appeared in leading news publications for more than 50 years.

He was known for his journalistic works during the civil rights movement and for his coverage of the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till.

He worked for The Washington Post, Jet, and Ebony.


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