Rosetta Miller-Perry, the founder and publisher of the Tennessee Tribune and a lifelong civil rights advocate, has died at the age of 91.
Miller-Perry passed away on June 26, surrounded by her family.
Her death marks the loss of one of Tennessee’s most influential journalists and community leaders. Tributes have poured in from across the state, with many remembering her as a fearless publisher who dedicated her life to giving a voice to the African American community.
Known For:
- Founder, publisher and CEO of the Tennessee Tribune.
- Founder of the Nashville Black Chamber of Commerce.
- Former employee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- Lifelong advocate for civil rights, Black-owned businesses and community development.
Legacy:
Rosetta Miller-Perry transformed Black journalism in Tennessee through the Tennessee Tribune. Her determination to tell stories that mattered, promote equality and strengthen communities made her one of the state’s most respected publishers and civil rights leaders. Her influence will continue through the newspaper she built and the countless lives she touched.