Black Times: Voices of the National Community

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Black Times: Voices of the National Community
Owner(s)Eric Bakalinsky
PublisherKhymme Kyongae,
Black Times Publishing Corp.
EditorTheodore Walker (1971 to 1972)
Founded1971
Ceased publication1976?
HeadquartersAlbany, 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, California in later years. [1] [2]

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History

Jewish computer entrepreneur Eric L. Bakalinsky was named as the Chief executive officer (CEO) of the newspaper, and he 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]

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  3. Summary of John Markoff's What the Dormouse Said. Everest Media, LLC. 2022-05-02. p. 38. ISBN   978-1-6693-9921-6. a Jewish man named Eric Bakalinsky, was also editing a black community newspaper
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  9. Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Journals and Periodicals. Marquis Academic Media. 1979. p. 418. ISBN   978-0-8379-2302-4. a celebration of Black America for all, aimed at creating awareness of developments in the Black Community