The Tropical Dispatch was a Black-owned newspaper based in Miami, Florida, that circulated throughout Southern Florida during the mid-20th century. As a subsidiary of the Newspaper Collection published by Daniel Francis, it was active in the 1940s. The newspaper embraced mottos such as "An Aggressive and Progressive Negro Weekly" and "Authentic, Local, Southern and National News Coverage," highlighting its dedication to advocacy, social justice, and comprehensive reporting for the Black community. Serving as a crucial platform for news and empowerment, The Tropical Dispatch helped unite and inform Miami’s Black population at a time when mainstream media largely ignored their voices.
