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Third World Press

Independent Black-owned publishing company

Third World Press (TWP) is the largest independent Black-owned press in the United States, founded in 1967 by Haki R. Madhubuti (then known as Don L. Lee), with early support from Johari Amini and Carolyn Rodgers. Since the 1960s, the company has focused on publishing culturally progressive and political books of fiction and non-fiction, poetry, and cross-genre work.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1967Founded1
  • HeadquartersChicago1

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Third World Press (TWP) is the largest independent Black-owned press in the United States, founded in 1967 by Haki R. Madhubuti (then known as Don L. Lee), with early support from Johari Amini and Carolyn Rodgers. Since the 1960s, the company has focused on publishing culturally progressive and political books of fiction and non-fiction, poetry, and cross-genre work.2

The story

Founded by Carolyn Rodgers, Haki R. Madhubuti and Johari Amini in 1967.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1967Founded Founded1

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