J. Thomas Newsome

J. Thomas Newsome

Joseph Thomas Newsome (18691942) was the first African-American lawyer in post-Civil War Newport News, Virginia, to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court. Newsome was a respected lawyer, newspaper editor and civic leader who hosted many up and coming African-Americans in his historic Queen Anne home including, Booker T. Washington.

Newsome was the editor of the Newport News Star, a weekly African-American publication.

The Newsome House is a historic landmark and is open to the public.

External links

* [http://www.newsomehouse.org/ Newsome House]
* [http://www.historichamptonroads.com/hm_newsome.htm Historic Marker]


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