The Boston Chronicle Newspaper

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper founded in 1915 by a group of West Indian immigrants that included Thaddeus A. Kitchener, Suffolk’s first Black graduate. Their motto was “Fearless and Uncompromising—Advocate of Justice, Rights, and Opportunities”, and it was known as “the other Black newspaper” in contrast to the Boston Guardian.

This relatively understudied and little-known newspaper covered a wide variety of topics including global anticolonial struggles, leftist activism, critiques of anticommunism, Jim Crow in the U.S., women’s rights, Black activism, transnational Black print culture, structural discrimination in education, labor and housing, and even sports reporting, music and book reviews. For the paper’s editors and many of its noteworthy contributors, maintaining “a sense of international solidarity with the most oppressed peoples of the earth,” was deeply intertwined with a militant fight for racial equality in the United States.

The Moakley Archive, along with Sawyer Library staff members Angjelina Koci and Carmen Chen, digitized microfilm versions of the paper from 1932-1960. Please note: some issues are faded and do not allow comprehensive keyword searching.

Descriptive annotations and headline transcriptions were provided by Christiana McKenzie, Suffolk University Class of 2025, as part of a Fall 2024 History internship at the Moakley Archive focused on enhancing researcher access to the digitized issues.

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Boston Chronicle January 22, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition for the Boston Chronicle disusses updates in local events and party politics. This issues headline's include: Page 1: Twelve Seek Ward 9 Seat In Legislature; Doctor Makes "Just Anther Call" During Prison Riot; Appearing Soon; Shaw House Hold Annual Meeting; Masons To Donate To Steeple Fund; Ex-Chronicler Dies; Unionists Back Judge McCree; Page 2: This page contains editorial opinions regarding religion. Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: This page is a continuation of the Society Page. Page 6: This page is primarily editorial. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorial opinions.
Boston Chronicle January 29, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The January 29th edition of the Boston Chronicle details events in local and national politics. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Washinton MCAD Choice; Masons Donate To Steeple Fund; Blast Fire Xauses Families To Flee; Teen-Age Record Hop Thrills 300; Roxbury Group Hold Public Meet; Harvard Law Grad Appointed Judge; Johnston Funeral Service Saturday; Johnston Funeral Service Saturday; Special Service At Gloucester Memorial Church; Appointed Director; Interest Grows In Ward 9 Election; Join the NAACP Page 2: This page contains editorial opinions regarding religion. Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5:This page is a continuation of the Society Page. Page 6: This page is primarily editorial. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorial opinions.
Boston Chronicle January 8, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This issue of the Boston Chronicle includes discussions regarding the fight for racial equality. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Montgomery Off To Washington; Local Students "March Of Dimes" Scholarship; Democrats Strive for Unity; Sherwen Runners Tops Navy Games; Baltimore Students Now in Denmark; Scottish Rite Masons Install New Officers; Weaver Named To N.Y Housing Post; Page 2: This page contains editorial opinions regarding religion. Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: This page is a continuation of the Society Page. Page 6: This page contains editoral opinions. Page 7: Sports Page 8: This page is primarily advertisments.
Boston Chronicle July 16, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The July 16, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses notable political events of the period such as the Women's Clubs 59th convention.This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Women's Club To Hold 59th Convention; Words of Cheer In Our Mailbox; Gambling Taboo At Elks Convention; Dentists Convene; Morrow Made White House Aide; Funeral Service For Roxbury Lass Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: "Bermuda Calling" This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page; The Cantabrigian Page 5: CITY NEWS Page 6: THE FACTS Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: NAACP NEWS
Boston Chronicle July 2, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses notable events of the time such as a high profile court case. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: 100,00 Suit Filed On Baby's Death; "Good Samaritan" Steals Man's $1100; Mason Observe St. John's Day Riute; Only One Woman Out For Council; McKenney Heads World Vets Fund; Court Decides; In Pastor's Favor Page 2: Chruch Notes Page 3:This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Soiety Page Page 5: City News Page 6: The FACTS Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page images of notable figures within the Black community and editorials.
Boston Chronicle July 23, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The July 23, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses updates in Jim Crow politcs. This issue's headline include: Page 1: Adam Powell Punched By Pro-Jimcrow Solon; Newport Festival Features Finest Jazz Celebrities; Moonlight Sail Enjoyed By Many; Chroncile Staff Writer, Cousin Reunite After 30 Years Apart; Women's Parley Opens Wednesday Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: "Bermuda Calling" This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: City News Page 6: THE FACTS Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorials.
Boston Chronicle July 30, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The July 30, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses notable political events of the period such as the Dining Car Union workers strike. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Clubwomen Take Boston By Storm; Worthy Gets Visas To Mau Mau Land And South Africa; Northeastern Federation Meets; Atomic Scientist Off To Genva; Dsining Car Union Workers to Strike; Man Stabbed After Fist Fight; First Negro On Princeton Faculty Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page; "Bermuda Calling" Page 5: CITY NEWS Page 6: THE FACTS Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains images of notable figures within the Black community and editorials.
Boston Chronicle July 9, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The July 9, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses notable political events of the period. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: B.C. On N.Y. Sate Supreme Court; Stevens Sworn In; Golfers Tourney $2,000 Stakes; Hub Net Star Vet NE Open Finalist; Dr. James Speaks At Westminster Abbey Service Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: "Bermuda Calling" [This page contains editorials regarding local news.] Page 4: Society Page Page 5: City News Page 6: THE FACTS Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: [This page contains images of notable figures within the Black community and editorials]
Boston Chronicle June 11, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle disccusses updates in Jim Crow legislation. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: McCormack, Martin Vote for Jim Crow; Oppose Powell's UMT Amendment Barring Segregation; Police Find missing Sponsor; West Medford Church To Hold Missionary Day; Chrles St. Church Is Host to AME; Church In Court; B.U. Confers D.D On Bishop Chair Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: This page contains editorials Page 6: This page contains the title "The Week's Events As seen in Pictures" which features pictures taken around the Black Community. Page 7: City News Page 8: The Facts Page 9: SPORTS Page 10: This page contains editorials and advertisements.
Boston Chronicle June 18, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The June 18th, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle highlights community events within the NAACP. It also discusses efforts to improve education. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Powell Has Plan For Federal School; NAACP ENDS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE WITH BANQUEST THURSDAY Page 2: This page contains pictures from events within Boston's Black community and editoirals. Page 3: Missing Page 4: Chruch Notes Page 5: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 6: Society Page Page 7: City News Page 8: The Facts Page 9: SPORTS Page 10: This page contains an editorial and advertisements. Page 11: NAACP Membership Drive Forges On; This page contains photos from NAACP events. Page 12: This page images of notable figures within the Black community and editorials.
Boston Chronicle June 25, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The June 25th, edition of the Boston Chronicle highlights community events within the NAACP and features a tribute to American war veterans. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: The cover page of this edition of the Chronicle contains images from the Tubman House Annual Picnic Page 2: FINAL TRIBUTE TO A VETERAN Page 3: Harvard Gives PH.D. to First African Page 4: Church Page 5: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 6: Society Page Page 7: CITY NEWS Page 8: Missing Page 9: SPORTS Page 10: The Facts
Boston Chronicle June 4, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle disscusses notable local events. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Two Drown In Foxboro Holiday Toll; Overflow Crowd At Funeral Service; NAACP Units Asks Support of Powell's Amendment; Wins PTA Award Yvonzette Davis Gets Hyde-Everett Scholarship; Mrs. Scott Heads Attucks GOP Club; Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: Missing Page 4: Missing Page 5: This page contains editorials. Page 6: This page contains the title "Call Us For Photos Of Your Clubs, ETC" which features pictures taken around the Black Community. Page 7: Missing Page 8: Missing Page 9: SPORTS Page 10: This page contains editorials and advertisements.
Boston Chronicle March 12, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle highlights academic accomplishments with the greater boston are and Black community. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Hub Lad Is Youngest Life Member; Harvard Elects First Negro Tops Class Marshal; Teen-ager Follows In Dad's Footsteps; Special Meeting; To Air Mortgages; Banks Loses In Ward 9 election; Howard Prof. To Speak At M.I.T; Deltas Plam Jabberwock; Roxbury Family In Auto Smash-Up; To Air Mortgages Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: City News Page 6: This page is primarily editorial. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorial opinions.
Boston Chronicle March 19, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The March 19th, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle disusses debate with the Massachusetts State Senate regarding education legislation. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Carpenter Fights Accusation; Sentaor Vow School Aid Bill; Wright the Tailor Laid to Rest; Fired From Job on Baseless Charge; Baseball Player Leaves For Orioles Farm; Testimonial Given to Faithful Member; UNCF Drive Starts April 1; Diamond Ball Off With Boom; Chemical Firm Cited by MCAD for Violation; Detroit Solon Urges Adoption Of Korean Babies; St. Mark Drive Starts With a Gang! Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: City News Page 6: This page is primarily editorial. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorial opinions.
Boston Chronicle March 26, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle followes the fight for racial equaility. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Walter White Mourned; NAACP Leader Succumbs At 61; Tufts Prof. To Adress Dentists; Auto Mechanic In Fata Accident; Howard Prexy Here Sunday; $300 Donated To Cantab Center; Housing Report Of Urban League Out; Housing Clinics In Cambridge; Morgan Suspends Frats, Soroities; Housing Clinics In Cambridge; Lecture On South Africa Sunday Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: City News Page 6: This page is primarily editorial. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorial opinions.
Boston Chronicle March 5, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle dissues cureent politics and elections within the Black community. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: BANKS HOPES TO BEAT OPPONENT TUESDAY; Whitter, Jackson Speak at Wind-Up; Fashion Shopw Next Friday; Founders' Day At Shaw House; Fire Damages Howland St. Home;McCall Excels At Darthmouth; Shag Taylor Says: Vote Democratic; Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: City News Page 6: This page is primarily editorial. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains a combination of editorials and advirtisements.
Boston Chronicle May 14, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Chronicle discusses events occuring within the Black community such as NAACP's Freedom Day. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Clergy Unite In Support Of St. Mark Drive; Police Seek Missing Sponsor;Rep. Adam Powell Coming June 3; Masons to Fete Grand Master; Irving T. Howe Laid To Rest; Disc Jockey Says Bias At YD Hall; Granger Named "Mason of Year"; Honor Unit Inducts Roxbury Student; Steele to Preside; An Apology; Dr. Chrrks Passes Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: This page is primarily editorial. Page 6: This page contains the title "Call Us For Photos Of Your Clubs, ETC" which features pictures taken around the Black Community. Page 7: City News Page 8: This page is primarily editorial. Page 9: SPORTS Page 10: NAACP Freedom Day
Boston Chronicle May 21, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The May 21, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle disscusses current events within the Black community. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Judge Hastie Sees Police State Peril; "Ebony" Publisher Speaks To Admen; Retired P.O Clerk Finds Battered Skull In South End; Humor , Color Heightens Success Of Jabberwock; Last Rites For So. End Landlady; Shaw House Hold Annual Dinner Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: This page contains photographs highlighting the Black Community. Page 6: This page contains photographs highlighting the Black Community. Page 7: City News Page 8: This page is primarily editorial. Page 9: SPORTS Page 10: This page is primarily editorials
Boston Chronicle May 28, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The May 28th, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses notable events such as the death of a Dr. Bethune and the NAACP fighting for racial justice. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Nation Mourns Dr. Bethune; "Yokohama Maid" Thrills Audience; 90 Year Old Mason Makes Award To Youngest Sea; Outside Cash Donors To New St. Mark Center; Edward Dugger Elevated to 33rd Degree Mason; NAACP Urges Federal Probe Of Lee Slaying; Watkins In State Tennis Tourney at Winchester Today Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: This page contains editorial. Page 6: This page contains the title "Call Us For Photos Of Your Clubs, ETC" which features pictures taken around the Black Community. Page 7: City News Page 8: This page is primarily editorial. Page 9: SPORTS
Boston Chronicle November 12, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The November 12, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses an ongoing Boston mayoral race and racial discrinimation within religious spaces. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Expert Picked Hynes Winner; Italo-American JHudge Deplores Ban On Negro Priest; Jamacian Unit Prexy On Radio; Cocktail Party Plans Completed; Ther "Heated Discussions" That Walter Byars Had; Lambda Kappa Mu Sorors To Meet Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: CITY NEWS Page 6: This page contains editorials. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains images of notable figures within the Black community.
Boston Chronicle November 19, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The November 12, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses updates in the labor movement such as the activities of the Urban League. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Doctor Slain; Rox. Elks Honored; Hurricane Relief Contributors; It Happened Even In Georgia; Voice of American Tapes Ebony Head; Tucker ELcted To ADA State Board; Urban League Activities Broaden Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: "Bermuda Calling"; This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: Missing Page 6: Missing Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: City News; This page contains images of notable figures within the Black community.
Boston Chronicle November 26, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The November 26, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle provides the greater Boston areas Black community with sosical and political updates. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: FEDERAL OFFICALS REPLY TO NACCP; Roxbury Lass Wins Speaking Contest; Heroic Resue From Blazing Ferry-boat; Throngs Expected At St. Cyprian's Annual Carnival Next Weekend Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: "Bermuda Calling"; This page contains editorials. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: CITY NEWS Page 6: THE FACTS Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorial.
Boston Chronicle November 5, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses a variety of topics such as the death of the Guardian owner and the Zetas regional conference. This issues headlines include: Page 1: GUARDIAN OWNER DIES; ZETAS IN REGIONAL CONFAB; Hurricane Reflief Drive Grows Big; Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: CITY NEWS Page 6: THE FACTS Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorials and political endorsements.
Boston Chronicle October 1, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses the fight for racial equaility. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: POTESTS LYNCH RULE; Testimonial To Victor C. Bynoe; Hurrican Wreaks Rein In Barbados; NAACP Plans Mass Meeting Sunday, Oct.9; Housing Expert To Address Reasltors Parley; White Church Calls Negro Pastor; Omegas Vote NAACP $50,000 Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page " Bermuda Calling" Page 5: City News; NAACP News Page 6: THE FACTS Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains images of notable figures within the Black community.
Boston Chronicle October 15, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle This edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses the fight for racial equaility and protests against racial violence. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: HUB SEES BIGGEST MASS MEETING TO PROTEST MISSISSIPPI LYNCHING'; Michael Allen's Account on Page 6; Southerners Say Jim Crow School Days Limited; Tubman House To Hold Open House; Diggs' Protest On Airport Jimcrow; Anti-Bias Frat Re-elects BU Man Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: " Bermuda Calling"; This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: City News Page 6: THE FACTS Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorials regarding racial discrimination.