02/26/2025
Cloves Colbert Campbell Sr.(April 12, 1931 – June 19, 2004)was an African American politician and newspaper operator.
He was the first African-American to serve as a member of the Arizona Senate, holding the position from 1966 to 1972.
Cloves Campbell, Sr. was disappointed for many years that the Arizona news media did not cover the accomplishments and activities of the African American community.
In 1969, he became owner and co-publisher of the Arizona Informant, using the slogan, “We Record Black History . . . 98% of Our News, You Won’t Find in Any Other News Media in Arizona.” For many years he was editor, reporter, and photographer. It was always a family business, first with his brothers and later with his sons.
Today, the award winning Arizona Informant is the state’s oldest and largest African American weekly newspaper.
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