Art Townsend (publisher) explained

Arthur Patrick Townsend (April 30, 1921 – February 13, 1989) was an American publisher, activist, and real estate developer.^{[1] [2] [3]} Best known for founding the Precinct Reporter, a weekly newspaper, he was a leading figure in the African-American community in San Bernardino, California.^{[4] [5] [6]}

References

1. News: Mauel. Ed. March 21, 1997. Community groups honor residents. B2. The San Bernardino County Sun. Newspapers.com.
2. News: Mazurek. Janice. August 10, 1987. Precinct-Reporter's Townsend: Publisher, politician, advocate. B1, B5. The San Bernardino County Sun. Newspapers.com.
3. News: March 11, 1989. Art Townsend President of West Coast Black Publishers Succumbs. 6. The Atlanta Voice. Newspapers.com.
4. News: Feit. Harvey. July 19, 1985. L.A. mayor to attend Townsend tribute. B-1, B4. The San Bernardino County Sun. Newspapers.com.
5. News: McGreevy. Patrick. February 14, 1989. Precinct Reporter publisher dies. A1, A8. The San Bernardino County Sun. Newspapers.com.
6. News: Enkoji. M.S.. April 18, 1990. Rialto pays tribute to late publisher, names street after him. B1, B2. The San Bernardino County Sun. Newspapers.com.