Newspaper Articles
This section includes historic and contemporary newspaper articles that reported on the events of the 1923 Rosewood Massacre and its aftermath. From biased early 20th-century headlines to modern investigative pieces, these articles reveal how public narratives around Rosewood have evolved. They offer a window into media framing, public perception, and the growing recognition of the tragedy over time.
These articles not only trace the shifting tone of coverage but also expose the silences and distortions that shaped public understanding for decades. Early reports often downplayed the violence or vilified Rosewood’s Black residents, while more recent journalism has worked to uncover suppressed truths and amplify survivor voices. Together, these clippings reflect both the media’s role in obscuring history and its power in helping to reclaim it.
