Christopher J. Perry

Christopher James Perry
Born
Christopher James Perry

September 11, 1854
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedMay 15, 1921
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Burial placeEden Cemetery, Collingdale, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Other namesChristopher J. Perry, Sr.,
Chris J. Perry
Occupation(s)Businessman, politician, civil rights activist, newspaper founder, newspaper editor, journalist

Christopher James Perry, Sr. (1854–1921) was an American businessman, politician, civil rights activist, newspaper founder, newspaper editor, and journalist. He was the founder of The Tribune (later known as The Philadelphia Tribune), the longest running African-American newspaper.

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