Nicole Carr, award-winning investigative journalist and faculty member in the Journalism and Sports Program, was recently quoted in The Christian Science Monitor on the vital role of the historic Black press in American storytelling.
In the article, Professor Carr reflects on the irreplaceable value of these archives, stating: “America does not have a full accounting of itself without the historic Black press.”
The piece, reported by Ira Porter, features the remarkable archival work of Brandon Nightingale, whose team at Howard University continues to safeguard decades of Black newspapers, preserving a cultural and historical record that remains essential to understanding America’s past and present.
Professor Carr and Nightingale previously appeared together on an Education Writers Association (EWA) panel, where they discussed how the Black press provides a guiding framework for journalists seeking accurate story framing, historical grounding, and community-centered reporting. For Professor Carr, this topic is more than academic—it's central to her teaching philosophy.
“This is my favorite class to teach at Morehouse,” she shared, emphasizing how students engage deeply with primary sources, develop context-rich reporting, and learn to anchor their work in traditions shaped by resilience, truth-telling, and public service.
Morehouse is proud to recognize Professor Carr’s leadership in elevating the voices, histories, and journalistic excellence of the Black press, ensuring that the next generation of storytellers continues to honor and advance its legacy.
Read the full article here.