The Life and Legacy of Robert C. Maynard
On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents a conversation with the late Robert C. Maynard, journalist, newspaper publisher, editor and former owner of the Oakland (CA) Tribune newspaper.
Maynard was a charismatic leader who changed the face of American journalism, built a four-decade career on the cornerstones of editorial integrity, community involvement, improved education and the importance of the family. He was the co-founder of the Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to expanding opportunities for minority journalists at the nation's newspapers. In Maynard was hired by the Washington Post as national correspondent, the first African American to hold that position on any major newspaper. In he was hired by Gannett as editor of its newly acquired Oakland Tribune newspaper
When he purchased the Oakland Tribune in , he became the first African American in this country to own a major daily newspaper. But Maynard had a career full of firsts, from being the first African American national newspaper correspondent to being the first African American newspaper editor in
Robert Clyve Maynard (June 17, – August 17, ) was a journalist, and owner of the Oakland Tribune. He was co-founder of what was later renamed the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. In , Maynard became editor of the Oakland Tribune, becoming the first African American to be head of a major daily newspaper, 1 and later purchased the paper.
Family
Maynard was born June 17, , in Brooklyn, NY to immigrants from Barbados. He had at least four brothers and sisters.
Maynard married New York Times reporter Nancy Hicks (Maynard) in and they had three children: Dori Maynard, David Maynard and Alex Maynard.
Career
Maynard dropped out of high school at age 16 to take a writing job with The New York Age4. Another early writing job was with the York Gazette and Daily. 3
- Nieman Fellowship at Harvard University
– - Washington Post, reporter, ombudsperson, editorial staff
- founded Institute for Journalism Education with Nancy Maynard
September 3, - named editor of the Oakland Tribune
In , Maynard and his wife Nancy bought the Oakland Tribune, and turned the once-struggling paper into a Pulitzer Prize winner. 2
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Robert C. Maynard, a charismatic leader who changed the face of American journalism, built a four decade career on the cornerstones of editorial integrity, community involvement, improved education and the importance of the family. He was the co-founder of the Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to expanding opportunities for minority journalists at the nation's newspapers. In the past 20 years, it has trained hundreds of America's journalists of color, more than any other organization.
Maynard was born on June 17, He was one of six children born to Samuel C. Maynard and Robertine Isola Greaves, both immigrants from Barbados. At 16 years old, he dropped out of Brooklyn High School to pursue his passion for writing.
Maynard’s career in journalism began in at York Gazette & Daily in York, Pennsylvania. In , he received a Nieman fellowship to Harvard University and joined the editorial staff of the Washington Post the following year.
In , Maynard co-founded the Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to training journalists of color and providing accurate representation of minorities in
Robert Clyve Maynard was an American journalist, newspaper publisher and editor, former owner of The Oakland Tribune, and co-founder of the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education in Oakland, California.
Biography
Early years
Maynard was one of six children to Samuel C. Maynard and Robertine Isola Greaves, both immigrants from Barbados. At 16 years of age, he dropped out of Brooklyn High School to pursue his passion for writing. Maynard became friends with influential New York writers James Baldwin and Langston Hughes and later acknowledged Martin Luther King, Jr. as a hero.
Career
Maynard&#;s career in journalism began in at the York Gazette & Daily in York, Pennsylvania. In , he received a Nieman Fellowship to Harvard University and joined the editorial staff of the Washington Post the following year.
In , Maynard took over as editor of The Oakland Tribune and became the first African American to own a major metropolitan newspaper after purchasing the paper four years later. He is widely recognized for turning around the then-struggling newspaper and transforming it into a Pulitzer Prize-winning journal.
Maynard greatly valued community involve
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Robert C. Maynard, a charismatic leader who changed the face of American journalism, built a four decade career on the cornerstones of editorial integrity, community involvement, improved education and the importance of the family. He was the co-founder of the Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to expanding opportunities for minority journalists at the nation's newspapers. In the past 20 years, it has trained hundreds of America's journalists of color, more than any other organization.
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Maynard’s career in journalism began in at York Gazette & Daily in York, Pennsylvania. In , he received a Nieman fellowship to Harvard University and joined the editorial staff of the Washington Post the following year.
In , Maynard co-founded the Institute for Journalism Education, a nonprofit organization dedicated to training journalists of color and providing accurate representation of minorities in
Robert Clyve Maynard was an American journalist, newspaper publisher and editor, former owner of The Oakland Tribune, and co-founder of the Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education in Oakland, California.
Biography
Early years
Maynard was one of six children to Samuel C. Maynard and Robertine Isola Greaves, both immigrants from Barbados. At 16 years of age, he dropped out of Brooklyn High School to pursue his passion for writing. Maynard became friends with influential New York writers James Baldwin and Langston Hughes and later acknowledged Martin Luther King, Jr. as a hero.
Career
Maynard&#;s career in journalism began in at the York Gazette & Daily in York, Pennsylvania. In , he received a Nieman Fellowship to Harvard University and joined the editorial staff of the Washington Post the following year.
In , Maynard took over as editor of The Oakland Tribune and became the first African American to own a major metropolitan newspaper after purchasing the paper four years later. He is widely recognized for turning around the then-struggling newspaper and transforming it into a Pulitzer Prize-winning journal.
Maynard greatly valued community involve
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