Black Radical

William Monroe Trotter, a largely overlooked yet influential figure, used his journalism and fearless advocacy to empower Black working-class citizens and challenge racist oppression in post-Reconstruction America. As the editor of the nationwide-read Guardian, he promoted a radical vision of Black liberation that would influence future leaders and movements. Through extensive archival research, historian Kerri Greenidge brings Trotter's compelling story to life, highlighting his role as a pivotal link in the history of Black radicalism.