congressional_record: CREC-2017-02-13-pt1-PgH1116-4
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| CREC-2017-02-13-pt1-PgH1116-4 | 2017-02-13 | 115 | 1 | HONORING THE RICHMOND FREE PRESS | HOUSE | HOUSE | HONORING | H1116 | H1116 | [{"name": "A. Donald McEachin", "role": "speaking"}] | 163 Cong. Rec. H1116 | Congressional Record, Volume 163 Issue 25 (Monday, February 13, 2017) [Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 25 (Monday, February 13, 2017)] [House] [Page H1116] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HONORING THE RICHMOND FREE PRESS (Mr. McEACHIN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. McEACHIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Richmond Free Press, an independent, Black-owned weekly newspaper that recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The newspaper was founded by Raymond H. Boone, a former Howard University associate professor and reporter who tirelessly served as editor and publisher until his death in June of 2014. The Richmond Free Press serves as a voice for all people and, since its inception, has altered the media landscape of Richmond, the former Capital of the Confederacy. The paper has positively impacted the community through its news stories and its editorials. Through the leadership of Mrs. Jean Patterson Boone, advertising director and wife of the late founder, Raymond Boone, this is an award- winning publication. Not only has the Richmond Free Press been a source of information for 25 years, but it has been a pillar in our community. Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that this recognition come during Black History Month, for the Richmond Free Press does not only chronicle history, it has made history for the last 25 years. ____________________ |