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Charleston native and pioneering Black journalist Tony Brown dies at 93
Remembering Tony Brown: The iconic host of Tony Brown’s Journal and Howard University dean began his historic journalism journey at Charleston’s Garnet High School.
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Charleston native and pioneering Black journalist Tony Brown dies at 93
Remembering Tony Brown: The iconic host of Tony Brown’s Journal and Howard University dean began his historic journalism journey at Charleston’s Garnet High School.