What were the biggest contributions of the black press

Watch Soldiers Without Swords, a documentary on the Black Press in America.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb5UMezZvKk

Now write a response of at least 300 words that addresses ALL of the following topics, making sure to CITE SEVERAL SPECIFIC EXAMPLES from the documentary:

* What were the BIGGEST contributions of the black press? Be specific. * At the beginning of the film, we learn that African Americans were once invisible in newspapers except for articles about crimes allegedly committed by a black person. Why do you think it is important for newspapers and other media to represent a variety of groups/cultures in their content?  * What other groups have been marginalized in the media over the years?