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Gertrude Bustill Mossell

African-American journalist

  • Fame37.4
  • Momentum0.1
  • Wikipedia153
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Lived 1855–1948, aged 93United States
United StatesUnited StatesJournalistsJournalist
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  • Era
    1855–1948
    Aged 93
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Updated 2026-08-26

Gertrude Emily Hicks Bustill Mossell was an American journalist, author, teacher, and activist. She served as the women's editor of The New York Age from 1885 to 1889, and of the Indianapolis World from 1891 to 1892. She strongly supported the development of black newspapers and advocated for more women to enter journalism.

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Source confidence30.0
Completeness70.0
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