Pulitzer winnerwas mentor, co- founded black journalists’ group

PHILADELPHIA — A former reporter and columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer who mentored scores of aspiring journalists and helped found local and national organizations that advocate for African-American journalists has died. Acel Moore was 75.

Mr. Moore’s wife, Linda Wright Moore, said he died Friday night at their home in suburban Philadelphia after battling health issues for years.

Mr. Moore was awarded a Pulitzer Prize and was also a founder of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and later, the National Association of Black Journalists.

He was one of the first black reporters at the Inquirer.

But his wife said he was most proud of a high school minority journalism program he started that has given scores of aspiring journalists an introduction to the craft.

“He was very smart and thoughtful, but at the same time, he was a regular guy,” she said. “His passion was helping and supporting and encouraging young journalists.”

Mr. Moore is also survived by a daughter, Mariah; a son, Acel Jr.; a sister, Geraldine Fisher; and a twin brother, Michael Moore.