In 1933 The Southern News was a historically significant Black-owned weekly/monthly newspaper based in Asheville, NC. Eugene Smith served as editor and publisher until it ceased publication in 1974.
It served as a vital voice for the local African American community during the mid-20th century.
Along with other publications like The Asheville Advocate (1987) and The Church Advocate (1943), it was part of a tradition of Black-owned press in the region.


Top photograph: c.1938 The Southern Black News office Publishing Company in the Campbell Building, 38 S. Market Street in Asheville, NC.
Source: Heritage of Black Highlanders Collection, UNCAsheville Ramsey Library

Bottom left photograph: Titled- A Young Eugene Smith. No date provided.
Source: Heritage of Black Highlanders Collection, UNCAsheville Ramsey Library
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To view editions of The Southern News - Asheville, North Carolina click the link below to DigitalNC. They have 24 issues in these years 1938–1962.

Link: https://www.digitalnc.org/newspapers/the-southern-news-asheville-n-c/