Art Townsend
American activist
About Art Townsend
Lived 1921 – 1989 (aged 67–68).
Arthur Patrick Townsend (April 30, 1921 – February 13, 1989) was an American publisher, activist, and real estate developer. Best known for founding the Precinct Reporter, a weekly newspaper, he was a leading figure in the African-American community in San Bernardino, California.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Art Townsend?
American activist (1921–1989)
When was Art Townsend born?
Art Townsend was born in 1921.
When did Art Townsend die?
Art Townsend died in 1989.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Art Townsend (publisher)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Art Townsend. https://biography.guide/art-townsend-1921/
MLA: "Art Townsend." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/art-townsend-1921/.
Chicago: "Art Townsend." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/art-townsend-1921/.
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