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'''Cecil Newman''' (25 July 1903 – 1976) was an [[United States|American]] civic leader and prominent businessman in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]. He was a member of the highly respected [[Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters]], a union that made major strides against segregation in the 1930s and 40s, before the modern [[Civil Rights Movement]].
| name = Cecil Newman
| image = Cecil_Newman_1965.jpg
| birth_name = Cecil Earl Newman
| birth_date = 25 July 1903
| birth_place = [[Kansas City, Missouri]], [[US]]
| years_active =
| known_for = ''[[Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder]]''
| alt =
| caption = Cecil Newman in 1965
| death_date = 8 February 1976
| death_place = [[Minneapolis]], [[Minnesota]], [[US]]
| occupation = Journalist<br />Civic Activist
| other_names =
| notable_works =
| spouse = [[Launa Q. Newman]]
}}


'''Cecil Newman''' (July 25, 1903<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2007-09-30|title=African American Registry: Cecil Newman, a Minnesota legend. . .|url=http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/1030/Cecil_Newman_a_Minnesota_legend|access-date=2021-01-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930031343/http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/1030/Cecil_Newman_a_Minnesota_legend|archive-date=2007-09-30}}</ref> – February 8, 1976)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cecil E. Newman, Headed Minneapolis Black Weekly|url=http://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1976/02/08/452215872.html?pageNumber=47|access-date=2021-01-05|website=timesmachine.nytimes.com|language=en}}</ref> was an American civic leader and prominent businessman in [[Minneapolis, Minnesota]]. He was a member of the [[Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters]], a union that made major strides against segregation in the 1930s and 1940s, before the modern [[Civil Rights Movement]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2008-07-15|title=Twin Cities Daily Planet: Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder turns 75|url=https://www.minnpost.com/perspectives/2008/07/twin-cities-daily-planet-minnesota-spokesman-recorder-turns-75/|access-date=2021-01-05|website=MinnPost|language=en-US}}</ref>
He founded the ''Twin Cities Herald'' about 1927 and published the ''Timely Digest'' in 1932. In 1934, Newman became [[Editing#Periodicals|editor]] and [[publisher]] of the ''Minneapolis Spokesman'' and the ''St. Paul Recorder''. In 1948, Newman became the president of the Minneapolis [[Urban League]].


== Early life ==
After Nicollet Avenue South in Minneapolis was blocked by the Kmart at Lake Street, a one block long, one-way street was added in order to allow north bound traffic from 1st Avenue South to get over to Nicollet; it was named Cecil Newman Lane.
Cecil Newman was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on 25 July 1903. Growing up, he sold newspapers and worked in the offices of the [[The Call (Kansas City)|Kansas City Call]], the city's Black newspaper.<ref name=":0" />


== Career ==
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The now ''Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder'' (formerly the ''Minneapolis Spokesman'' and the ''St. Paul Recorder''), is the oldest continuously operated black newspaper & possibly longest-lived black-owned business.in Minnesota, In 1958 it moved to 3744 Fourth Avenue South. In 2015, the ''Spokesman-Recorder'' celebrated its eightieth anniversary and was designated a historic landmark.
Newman moved to Minneapolis from Kansas City in 1922.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=11 February 1976 |title=Cecil E. Newman: A spirit of patient civility |page=1B, 4B |work=Minneapolis Star |url= |access-date=}}</ref>


He founded the ''Twin Cities Herald'' about 1927 and published the ''Timely Digest'' in 1932.<ref name=":0" /> In 1934, Newman became [[Editing#Periodicals|editor]] and [[publisher]] of the ''[[Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder|Minneapolis Spokesman]]'' and the ''St. Paul Recorder''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=African Americans in Minnesota {{!}} MNopedia|url=https://www.mnopedia.org/african-americans-minnesota|access-date=2021-01-05|website=www.mnopedia.org}}</ref> In 1948, Newman became the first black president of the Minneapolis [[Urban League]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-16|title=Cecil Newman: Pioneer Editor and Publisher of the Minneapolis Spokesman and St. Paul Recorder|url=http://blackthen.com/cecil-newman-pioneer-editor-publisher-minneapolis-spokesman-st-paul-recorder/|access-date=2021-01-05|website=Black Then|language=en-US}}</ref>
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==References==
*{{cite web|author=Leipold, L. E. |title=''Cecil E. Newman, Newspaper Publisher'', quoted by The African American Registry |date=2005 |url=http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/1030/Cecil_Newman_a_Minnesota_legend |accessdate=2007-01-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930031343/http://www.aaregistry.com/african_american_history/1030/Cecil_Newman_a_Minnesota_legend |archivedate=September 30, 2007 }}
*Burnside,Tina, 2017,''[http://www.mnopedia.org/place/southside-african-american-community-minneapolis "Southside African American Community, Minneapolis"],'' www.mnopedia.org, Last modified: February 14, 2017,
*Brandt, S, 2015, ''[http://www.startribune.com/spokesman-recorder-building-moving-toward-historic-designation/318154581/ "Spokesman-Recorder building moving toward historic designation"]'' , [http://www.startribune.com www.startribune.com] ,JULY 22, 2015
*Sanna, James, 2008, "Twin Cities Daily Planet: Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder turns 75", MNpost.com, 07/15/08


== Legacy ==
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After [[Nicollet Avenue]] in Minneapolis was blocked by construction of a [[Kmart]] at [[Lake Street (Minneapolis)|Lake Street]], a one block long, one-way street was added in order to allow north bound traffic from 1st Avenue South to get over to Nicollet; it was named Cecil Newman Lane.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Luke |first1=Amanda |title=Who Influenced Hubert Humphrey? |url=https://www.lakewoodcemetery.org/2018-02-19-who-influenced-hubert-humphrey/ |access-date=24 May 2024 |work=[[Lakewood Cemetery]] |date=20 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Pan |first1=H. Jiahong |title=City's plan to rebuild Nicollet Avenue receives mixed reactions |url=https://spokesman-recorder.com/2024/03/11/nicollet-avenue-restoration-input/ |access-date=24 May 2024 |work=Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder |date=12 March 2024}}</ref>

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The ''[[Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder]]'' (the ''Minneapolis Spokesman'' and the ''St. Paul Recorder'' merged in 2000<ref name=":1" />), is the oldest continuously operated black newspaper and possibly longest-lived black-owned business in Minnesota. In 1958 it moved to 3744 Fourth Avenue South. In 2015, the ''Spokesman-Recorder''' celebrated its eightieth anniversary and its building was designated a historic landmark.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Southside African American Community, Minneapolis {{!}} MNopedia|url=https://www.mnopedia.org/place/southside-african-american-community-minneapolis|access-date=2021-01-05|website=www.mnopedia.org}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Cecil Newman was married to [[Launa Q. Newman]]. The length of 4th Avenue South between 36th Street and 42nd Street was named in her honor as "Launa Q. Newman Way".<ref name=":9">{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Historical Significance of the E. 38th St. Corridor and South-Central Minneapolis |url=https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/city-council/ward-8/ward-8-priorities-and-projects/38th-st-corridor-and-south-central-minneapolis/ |access-date=2021-04-28 |website=City of Minneapolis |language=en}}</ref>

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==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:03, 16 June 2024

Cecil Newman
Cecil Newman in 1965
Born
Cecil Earl Newman

25 July 1903
Kansas City, Missouri, US
Died8 February 1976
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
Occupation(s)Journalist
Civic Activist
Known forMinnesota Spokesman-Recorder
SpouseLauna Q. Newman

Cecil Newman (July 25, 1903[1] – February 8, 1976)[2] was an American civic leader and prominent businessman in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, a union that made major strides against segregation in the 1930s and 1940s, before the modern Civil Rights Movement.[3]

Early life

[edit]

Cecil Newman was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on 25 July 1903. Growing up, he sold newspapers and worked in the offices of the Kansas City Call, the city's Black newspaper.[1]

Career

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Newman moved to Minneapolis from Kansas City in 1922.[4]

He founded the Twin Cities Herald about 1927 and published the Timely Digest in 1932.[1] In 1934, Newman became editor and publisher of the Minneapolis Spokesman and the St. Paul Recorder.[5] In 1948, Newman became the first black president of the Minneapolis Urban League.[6]

Legacy

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After Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis was blocked by construction of a Kmart at Lake Street, a one block long, one-way street was added in order to allow north bound traffic from 1st Avenue South to get over to Nicollet; it was named Cecil Newman Lane.[7][8]

The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder (the Minneapolis Spokesman and the St. Paul Recorder merged in 2000[3]), is the oldest continuously operated black newspaper and possibly longest-lived black-owned business in Minnesota. In 1958 it moved to 3744 Fourth Avenue South. In 2015, the Spokesman-Recorder' celebrated its eightieth anniversary and its building was designated a historic landmark.[9]

Personal life

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Cecil Newman was married to Launa Q. Newman. The length of 4th Avenue South between 36th Street and 42nd Street was named in her honor as "Launa Q. Newman Way".[10]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "African American Registry: Cecil Newman, a Minnesota legend. . ". 2007-09-30. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  2. ^ "Cecil E. Newman, Headed Minneapolis Black Weekly". timesmachine.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  3. ^ a b "Twin Cities Daily Planet: Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder turns 75". MinnPost. 2008-07-15. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  4. ^ "Cecil E. Newman: A spirit of patient civility". Minneapolis Star. 11 February 1976. p. 1B, 4B.
  5. ^ "African Americans in Minnesota | MNopedia". www.mnopedia.org. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  6. ^ "Cecil Newman: Pioneer Editor and Publisher of the Minneapolis Spokesman and St. Paul Recorder". Black Then. 2020-11-16. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  7. ^ Luke, Amanda (20 February 2018). "Who Influenced Hubert Humphrey?". Lakewood Cemetery. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  8. ^ Pan, H. Jiahong (12 March 2024). "City's plan to rebuild Nicollet Avenue receives mixed reactions". Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Southside African American Community, Minneapolis | MNopedia". www.mnopedia.org. Retrieved 2021-01-05.
  10. ^ "Historical Significance of the E. 38th St. Corridor and South-Central Minneapolis". City of Minneapolis. Retrieved 2021-04-28.
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