Heywood Broun
Heywood Campbell Broun Jr. (; December 7, 1888 – December 18, 1939) was an American
journalist. He worked as a
sportswriter, newspaper columnist, and
editor in New York City. He founded the American Newspaper Guild, later known as
The Newspaper Guild and now as
The NewsGuild-CWA. Born in
Brooklyn,
New York, he is best remembered for his writing on social issues and his championing of the underdog. He believed that journalists could help right wrongs, especially social ills.
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