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Please explain
Please explain why this wiki article about Fred Russell has been flagged. It is simply a summary and short bio of one of the most decorated and influential sportswriters of the 20th Century. It is filled with facts and documented awards. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Relax777 (talk • contribs) 01:31, 12 August 2008 (UTC)
Come to think of it, it is an entry about one of the most influential American journalists of the 20th Century. He was contracted by the United States Government during World War II to write entertainment books for the American troops. He was on the forefront of progressive, visionary journalism promoting African-American minorities in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, especially during the Civil Rights Era. He covered these important people and figures when many other journalists would not.
I want to know why this article is flagged and who flagged it. It is an absolutely essential part of American history. Relax777 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Relax777 (talk • contribs) 03:16, 13 August 2008 (UTC)
I have rewritten this largely-unreferenced article, thrown out unsourced content (or found sources), removed non-NPOV tone, and added images.I have tried to bring it up closer to Wiki standards. I welcome any suggestions. Eagledj (talk) 15:29, 9 September 2021 (UTC)