John P. Davis
John P. Davis | |
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| Born | John Preston Davis January 19, 1905 Washington, D.C., US |
| Died | September 11, 1973 (aged 68) |
| Alma mater | Bates College, Harvard Law School |
| Known for | Founder of the National Negro Congress |
| Spouse | Marguerite DeMond |
John Preston Davis (January 19, 1905 – September 11, 1973) was an American journalist, lawyer and activist intellectual, who became prominent for his work with the Joint Committee on National Recovery (JCNR). In 1935, he co-founded the National Negro Congress, an organization dedicated to the advancement of African Americans during the Great Depression.
In 1946, he founded Our World magazine, a full-size, nationally distributed publication for African-American readers. He also published the American Negro Reference Book, covering virtually every aspect of African-American life, present and past.