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 October 27, 1956

The Boston Chronicle

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.
Boston Chronicle October 6, 1956

The Boston Chronicle

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.
Boston Chronicle September 1, 1956

The Boston Chronicle

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.
Boston Chronicle September 15, 1956

The Boston Chronicle

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.
Boston Chronicle September 22, 1956

The Boston Chronicle

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.
Boston Chronicle September 29, 1956

The Boston Chronicle

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.
Boston Chronicle September 8, 1956

The Boston Chronicle

The Boston Chronicle was a daily newspaper published from 1915-1966 and often described as Boston’s “other Black newspaper.” These scanned images were made from Suffolk University’s microfilm reels (covering 1932-1960) that were originally purchased from the Boston Public Library. Some of the original microfilm images are of poor quality so not all of the content is readable or keyword searchable.
Boston Chronicle April 16, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The April 16, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses relations with Barbados and awards for World War II heroes. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: P.O Promotion For World War 1 Hero; TWO BARDADIAN VISITORS TO ARRIVE HERE TODAY; Diamond Ball At Arena Friday; Alphas Storm Hub; women's Day At Peoples Baptist 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 April 2, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle follows the fight for racial equality. The issue's headlines include: Page 1: NAACP Regional Meet April 16; Amvets To Fete Atty. Ed Brooke; Alphas to Convene Here Next Week; Outside Cash Donors To New St. Mark Center; Combined Choirs In Good Friday Rite; Bishop Alleye Dies At 75; Herter Hails Walter White; Price Hall Eastern Star Shows Growth 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 April 23, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Chronicle highlights varying areas of the Black community through segment " With The Chronicle's Roving Camera" which features photos taken throughout the Black Community. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: West Indies Federation Now Certain; Silver Medallion to Diamond Ball Queen; Braves Bypassed Willie Because Of "Poor Hitting" Outside Cash Donors To New St. Mark Center; Gov. Herter Signs Anti-Bias Bill Page 2: Church Notes Page 3:This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: This page contains the segment " With The Chronicle's Roving Camera" which features pictures taken around the Black Community. Page 6: This page contains editorial opinions. Page 7: City News Page 8: This page contains editorial opinions. Page 9: SPORTS Page 10: This page contains editorial opinions.
Boston Chronicle April 30, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Chronicle highlights images the Black community through a series titled "The Chronicle Camera Shutter Opens" which features photos taken throughout the Black Community. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Two Negro Sailors Decorated; Bethel Baptist Church Observes Founders Day; Heroic Dees Cited at Quonset;" Jabberwock" Slated May 13; Orr Denies Giving Info On "Bandits"; Scholarships For Local Students; Outside Cash Donors To New St. Mark Center; 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 the segment "The Chronicle Camera Shutter Opens" which features pictures taken around the Black Community. Page 7: CITY NEWS Page 8: This page contains editorial opinions. Page 9: SPORTS
Boston Chronicle April 9, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses the fight for racial equality within Native American and Black communities. It also discusses relations with Barbados. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Hub Hails Barbados Premier; Another Shrine Official Quits Job; Mrs. Harkins to Represent State For Bowling Title; Herter Refuses Extradition; Outside Cash Donors To New St. Mark Center; Police Finds &10,000 Drug Cache; Alpha Official; John Wilson Wins Atlanta Art Prize; Chef DuBois In City Hospital 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 August 13, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle highlights politics events within Boston politics. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY RAPS EXCLUSION OF N.C LITTLE LEAGUERS 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 editorials.
Boston Chronicle August 20, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle provides the greater Boston areas Black community with social and political updates. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: BOSTON ELKS IN CONVENTION TREK; Boxer Shot Thrice; Odd Fellows Meet In New Haven; Chisolm Attends Funeral Directors National Parely; TO LET; Annual Parley At Christ Temple 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 August 6, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle provides the greater Boston area's Black community with social and political updates. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Two Children Drowned; Marshall Makes Hit In "Othello"; At Narragansett, R.I.; Harvard Grad To Study In England; MORE ABOUT CLUBWOMEN; Brooke Presents AMVETS Charter 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 editorials.
Boston Chronicle December 10, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses legislation such as the McCarren Act and international news such as an editorial related to India's United Nations Envoy. This editions headlines include: Page 1: Warwick St. Man Axed To Death; "MESSIAH AT ST. MARK" Herter Says, Revise McCarran Act5 Bias; Rev. Heroo Heads Interracial Church; Rudsten Asks For Old City Council; Human Rights Rally Planned; 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 December 17, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle provides the greater Boston areas Black community with social and political updates. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Axe-Knife Killer Surrenders; Joshua H. Jones Succumbs At 79; Mental Roxbury Lady In National Bake-off patient In Three Hospitals; Mrs. Diggs Heads Glascoe Club; Big Land Gift To Boy Scouts; Crowds Brave Cold Rain For Davis Celebration 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 editorials.
Boston Chronicle December 24, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The December 24, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses notabole events in the Black community and the fight for racial equality. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: A MERRY XMAS; Emancipation Day Orator Airs Desegregation; Notable Negroes for New Shirne Join Committee; NAACP Counsel Wed Hawaiian; Jesse Owens Win Indian Goodwill; Wilkins Warns New Labor Group On Job Bias; Cincy Chooses Negro Vice Mayor Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: Merry Christimas To Our Customers!; This page contains an editorial 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 editorials. Page 9: This page contains editorials. Page 10: This page contains advertisements. Page 11: This page contains editorials and advertisements. Page 12: Holiday Greetings To Our Wellwishers
Boston Chronicle December 31, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The December 31, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses the AME Minister's court case, a prominent case of the time. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: HAPPY NEW YEAR; Militant AME Minister's Case Heard In Court; SOUTH AFRICAN JUDGE AT B.U Page 2: Church Notes Page 3: Missing Page 4: Missing Page 5: Missing Page 6: Missing Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorials.
Boston Chronicle December 3, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

The December 3, 1955 edition of the Boston Chronicle discusses updates in the fight for justice in the murder of Emmitt Till. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Marshall Says IKE, Adlai Must Speak Up; Civic Leader Tours Europe; Miss. Terrorism Worse Than Ever; ICC Ruling Pleases Whittier; NAACP Cocktail Benefit Dec. 11; Student Welcomes Simmmins Prexy; Bynoe Elected BPC Treasure 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 editorials.
Boston Chronicle February 12, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Chronicle discusses significant events within the Black community such as the arrival of Haitis President and Barbados' Housing Offical. It also discusses state and local politics. This issues's headlines include: Page 1: Ward 9; Votes; Next Tuseday; Haiti's President Sees Race Bias End; Barbados Housing Offical Visits; Miss Crawfod Dies; Walter White On Caribbean Tour; Boomed For Bishop; At Induction 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 editorial opinions. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains editorial opinions.
Boston Chronicle February 19, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This issue is the "Negro History Week" edition of the Boston Chronicle. This edition of the Chronicle educates readers on natable events and figures within the Black Community. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: NEGRO HISTORY WEEK; BankS, Glynn Win Primaries; Gail Jackson Makes History, Washington Sworn; SPECIAL NOTICE; Negro Officers For Packers Union; ; Page 2: Fight Against Race Bias Gains In U.S Page 3: Congra[du]lations on Historic Heritage Page 4: This page contains editorial opinions regarding religion. Page 5: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 6: Society Page Page 5: This page contains editorials opinions. Page 8: City News Page 9: SPORTS Page 10: Salutations On Negro History Week Page 12: This page highlights notable figures in the Black Community. Page 12: Barbados Premier Coming To Boston
Boston Chronicle February 26, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Boston Chronicle highlights the accomplishments of notable Black women. This issue's headlines include: Page 1: Women Meet In Fanueil Hall; $ 75,00 Fund Drive for New St. Mark Center; "Bible Smuggler" At Concord Baptist; Packers Union To Stage Gala Benefit Show; Dr. Brown Voted " Woman of Year"; Omegas Have New Chapter; Page 2: This page contains editorial opinions regarding religion. Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local news. Page 4: Society Page Page 5: City News Page 6: This page contains editorial opioions. Page 7: SPORTS Page 8: This page contains a combination of editorials and advirtisements.
Boston Chronicle February 5, 1955

The Boston Chronicle

This edition of the Chronicle discusses significant events within the Black community such as the arrival of Haitis President. It also discusses state and local politics. This issues's headlines include: Page 1: Huge Welcome to Haiti's President; Restaurant Reopens; Tubman House Director Chosen; City, State Plan Breakfast, Lunch Honoring Magloire; ONE RULED OFF WARD 9 BALLOT; Jamaicans Install New Officers; Union Methodist Annual Interfaith Breakfast On 20th; Maid Awarded $36, 000 Damages Page 2: This page contains editorial opinions regarding religion. Page 3: This page contains editorials regarding local and international 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 15, 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: Democrats Achieve Unity; Manley Elected Jamaican Premier; Local Men Serve On State Club; T.L Davis Chosen; Roxbury Youth Center Planned; AMVETS To Offer Scholarships; Give to the Red 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 and advertisements.