H.G. Mudgal was an Indian immigrant who gained prominence in Black political circles in Harlem in th
H.G. Mudgal was an Indian immigrant who gained prominence in Black political circles in Harlem in the 20s and 30s. He was known for his work as a writer and editor of Marcus Garvey’s newspaper “Negro World.”After immigrating to NYC around 1920, Mudgal studied politics and journalism, amongst other subjects. But he struggled to find a job at newspapers due to his race. A professor at NYU suggested he apply to Black newspapers instead.The strategy worked and in 1922, Mudgal started work at the Daily Negro Times and its successor the Negro World. Both newspapers supported Marcus Garvey’s Pan-Africanist and Black nationalist movement.By 1930, Mudgal had been promoted several times, up to acting managing editor for the Negro World. Many of his articles covered international affairs - including the anti-colonial movement in India - and connected these events to the Black struggle.His work with Marcus Garvey brought him into circles with leading Black intellectuals like W.E.B. Du Bois. Mudgal also gave speeches and joined political debates and panels to promote Garvey’s ideology.Photo credit: SAADA, the South Asian American digital archive. Learn more about Mudgal and Marcus Garvey here. -- source link
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