Acel Moore

1940–2016 (age 76)

Journalist

Biography

Acel Moore (1940-2016) was a pioneering journalist whose reporting for the Philadelphia Inquirer and commitment to mentoring young reporters opened doors for generations of storytellers.

He championed underreported communities, promoted diversity in the newsroom, and left an enduring example of integrity; he is remembered at Ivy Hill Cemetery.

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