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Arizona Sun
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
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Lester B. Granger, executive director of the National Urban League, selected as Russwurm Award winner for outstanding leadership in the Urban League movement, recognizing contributions to democratic principles.
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Lester B. Granger, National Urban League executive director, has been chosen as a Russwurm Award Winner.
John Russwurm was the first Negro to publish a newspaper in America-134 years ago.
The Public Affairs Committee of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, who make the award, cited Mr. Granger for "outstanding leadership to the Urban League movement."
The presentation plaque reads, "In recognition of outstanding achievement in making possible a richer conception of democratic principles and in tribute for upholding those highest traditions considered as ideals of the American Way of Life."
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selected as russwurm award winner; cited for outstanding leadership in urban league movement.
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Lester B. Granger chosen as Russwurm Award winner by Public Affairs Committee of National Newspaper Publishers Association for outstanding leadership to Urban League movement. Award named after John Russwurm, first Negro newspaper publisher in America 134 years ago. Plaque recognizes achievement in democratic principles and American ideals.