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Claude Albert Barnett (September 16, 1889 – August 2, 1967) was an American journalist, publisher, entrepreneur, philanthropist, civic activist, Pan-Africanist, and founder of the Associated Negro Press (ANP). He started the first international news agency for black newspapers. He was an advocate against segregation in the military and blood supply. He was an activist force in journalism. He promoted Pan-Africanism. The (ANP) documented the Civil Rights Movement in the United States of America, and struggles for independence in Africa. Associated Negro Press was a Pan-African news service. Claude Barnett, Robert S. Abbott, and John H. Johnson were three of the most influential African-American media entrepreneurs in the 20th century. They were based in Chicago, Illinois. Barnett is said to have advanced the role of the Black Press in press coverage, news sharing, advertising, public relations, and professionalism.

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Born	Cluade Albert Barnett 16 September 1889 Sanford, Florida
Died	1 August 1967 (aged 77) South Park, Chicago, Ill.
Zodiac	Virgo
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Etta Moten 1901-2004 American singer, actress, activist · m. 1934 info edit

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William Barnett (engineer) · Father · 1802-1865 · British, Inventor edit info

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