Owner(s) | Eric Bakalinsky |
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Publisher | Khymme Kyongae, Black Times Publishing Corp. |
Editor | Theodore Walker (1971 to 1972) |
Founded | 1971 |
Ceased publication | 1976? |
Headquarters | Albany, Alameda County, California, U.S. |
ISSN | 0006-4289 |
OCLC number | 1772794 |
Black Times: Voices of the National Community was an African-American monthly newspaper published by Khymme Kyongae in Albany, California. [1] It was founded in 1971, and was published until approximately 1976. [1] The publishing location moved to Menlo Park and Palo Alto in later years. [1] [2]
Jewish computer entrepreneur Eric L. Bakalinsky was named as the chief executive officer of the newspaper and later served as an editor. [3] [4] [5] [6] Theodore Walker was the editor from 1971 until 1972, followed by Khymme Kyongae (also known as Khymme Bakalinsky) in 1972. [7] [8] It was a monthly publication, with the goal of eventually becoming a weekly newspaper. [7]
It was described as, "a celebration of Black America for all, aimed at creating awareness of developments in the Black Community". [9] The Black Times advertised a 'Subscribers' Satisfaction Director' named Ethiopia Brown, who would address any concerns. The newspaper ceased publication in approximately 1976 (or possibly as late as 1981). [1] [2]
a Jewish man named Eric Bakalinsky, was also editing a black community newspaper
Editor: Eric Bakalinsky
a celebration of Black America for all, aimed at creating awareness of developments in the Black Community