Arthur Patrick Townsend (April 30, 1921 – February 13, 1989) was an American publisher, activist, and real estate developer.[1][2][3] Best known for founding the Precinct Reporter, a weekly newspaper, he was a leading figure in the African-American community in San Bernardino, California.[4][2][5][6]

References

  1. Mauel, Ed (March 21, 1997). "Community groups honor residents". The San Bernardino County Sun. pp. B2 via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 Mazurek, Janice (August 10, 1987). "Precinct-Reporter's Townsend: Publisher, politician, advocate". The San Bernardino County Sun. pp. B1, B5 via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Art Townsend President of West Coast Black Publishers Succumbs". The Atlanta Voice. March 11, 1989. p. 6 via Newspapers.com.
  4. Feit, Harvey (July 19, 1985). "L.A. mayor to attend Townsend tribute". The San Bernardino County Sun. pp. B-1, B4 via Newspapers.com.
  5. McGreevy, Patrick (February 14, 1989). "Precinct Reporter publisher dies". The San Bernardino County Sun. pp. A1, A8 via Newspapers.com.
  6. Enkoji, M.S. (April 18, 1990). "Rialto pays tribute to late publisher, names street after him". The San Bernardino County Sun. pp. B1, B2 via Newspapers.com.


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