Birmingham’s Jesse Lewis Among 9 Recognized As Black Pioneers Of Public Relations
By The Birmingham Times
Birmingham businessman and entrepreneur Dr. Jesse J. Lewis Sr. has been named one of nine black public relations pioneers honored by the Museum of Public Relations in New York.
Lewis, founder and publisher emeritus of The Birmingham Times, was recognized for his work in advertising, public relations and publishing, including the founding of Jesse. J. Lewis and Associates in 1954, one of the first African-American-owned PR firms. It operates today as Agency54, with his great-granddaughter, Dorian Kendrick, leading day-to-day business as vice president of operations.
Dr. Jesse J. Lewis Sr. is adding another honor to a long list. (contributed)
Lewis in 1975 became the first African-American to serve as a cabinet member in the state of Alabama, serving under Gov. George Wallace. Lewis was also president of Lawson State Community College from 1978 to 1987.
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