The Pittsburgh Courier was one of the most influential and successful African American Newspapers of all time. Although much of the Courier staff were all-star journalists, Percival Prattis played an important role its success. Percival Prattis’ story is one of aptitude, desire for more, and opportunity. This animation is a collaborative project by the students and faculty of Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) and the Jim Crow Museum as part of The EPIC Project. http://epicsite.org/