James A. "Billboard" Jackson (1878-1960)
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As editor at Billboard magazine, Jackson promoted black theater during the 1920s Harlem Renaissance.
Waymark Code: WM129P8
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2020
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James A. "Billboard" Jackson (1878-1960)-A prominent African American journalist, as editor at Billboard magazine, Jackson promoted black theater during the 1920s Harlem Renaissance. He later fostered African American business activities for the US Dept. of Commerce. He was born and raised here.
Marker Name: James A. "Billboard" Jackson (1878-1960)
County: Centre
Date Dedicated: 05/18/2014
Marker Type: City
Location: 207 E High St. (near N Penn intersection), Bellefonte
Category: African American, Government & Politics 20th Century, Music & Theater, Professions & Vocations, Publishing & Journalism
Website: Not listed
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