Please check to make sure that your panelists are posted here. If a panelist is not here, use the Panelist Upload button to submit ASAP.
Mr. Rod Doss
(As they would like it to appear in both print and online)
Mr. Rod Doss
(Prefix, Middle, and Suffix where applicable)
Affiliation: New Pittsburgh Courier
Title:Editor and Publisher
Point of Contact:
(If different from above)
Phone Number: 00000000000
Email: [email protected]
Session Name: Resistance and the Black Press (Valerie Maholmes)
Bio:
Biographical Sketch: Mr. Rod Doss
As the editor and publisher of The Pittsburgh Courier since 1997, Rod Doss has helped elevate the status of the publication into one of the most widely circulated African American newspapers in the country. Born in Pittsburgh, Doss is a graduate of the Pittsburgh Technical Institute and attended the University of Pittsburgh.
Doss’ career with The Pittsburgh Courier dates back to 1967 when he was appointed as a sales representative. His ultimate promotion to editor and publisher in 1997 came following the death of his mentor, legendary publisher and founder of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, John H. Sengstacke, who owned the Courier at the time. With a staff of only twelve full-time employees, Doss produced hard hitting stories, while still portraying the African American community in a positive light.
Doss has been the recipient of the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania Service to Journalism Award, the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s Man of the Year Award and the Duquesne Light African American Leadership Award. Doss has also been honored by the Allegheny County Board of Commissioners and Pittsburgh City Council.
Comments:
Note from Rory: Image size and lighting are off. Suggest using this one: https://asalh.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Rod-Doss.png