Ira F. Lewis
Ira Foster Lewis (August 25, 1883 - September 4, 1948) was an American sportswriter, executive editor, president, and business manager of the Pittsburgh Courier. He was involved in the Double V campaign to grant full citizenship rights to African American soldiers serving in World War II and helped integrate major league baseball.
Ira F. Lewis | |
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| Born | August 25, 1883 Lexington, North Carolina |
| Died | September 4, 1948 |
| Occupation | Business manager of the Pittsburgh Courier |
Lewis was born in Lexington, North Carolina. He studied at Biddle Academy for one year.
Along with Robert L. Vann and Bill Nunn, he helped lead the paper.
He was a leader in the National Negro Publishers Association. In 1937 he corresponded with W. E. B. Du Bois.
Lewis was photographed with his family in Homewood by Charles "Teenie" Harris.
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