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'''''The Alternate''''' was | '''''The Alternate''''' was a twice-monthly alternative newspaper published by [[Angry Revolt]] owner [[Ken Forbes Jr]] in the early 1970s. | ||
It was distributed for free and included editorials and articles on pop culture and local politics. | It was distributed for free and included editorials and articles on pop culture and local politics. Its stated aim was to help make Birmingham more desirable for young people to stay in, in part by making it face unpleasant facts about itself. Other staff included business manager [[Annie Crutcher]], artist [[Jimmy Ogle]], and reporter [[Allen Barra]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 08:15, 28 September 2023
The Alternate was a twice-monthly alternative newspaper published by Angry Revolt owner Ken Forbes Jr in the early 1970s.
It was distributed for free and included editorials and articles on pop culture and local politics. Its stated aim was to help make Birmingham more desirable for young people to stay in, in part by making it face unpleasant facts about itself. Other staff included business manager Annie Crutcher, artist Jimmy Ogle, and reporter Allen Barra.
References
- Forbes, Ken Jr (April 3, 2010) "Ken's Biography". Ken's Religious Left