The Queen Publisher of the Prairie: The Beatrice Pringle Story.




The Queen Publisher of the Prairie: The Beatrice Pringle Story. 

By Kyev P. Tatum, Sr. | https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article298608353.html


The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is set to honor the life and legacy of a remarkable trailblazer with the inclusion of The Queen Publisher of the Prairie: The Beatrice Pringle Story in the Trilogy of Her Story: Black Women Trailblazers from Fort Worth. This inaugural exhibition will run from March 2025 to June 2025, showcasing the achievements of three extraordinary women who broke barriers and left an indelible mark on history.


For many in the Black church community, Beatrice Elizabeth Pringle was a gifted Sunday morning musician at Highland Park Missionary Baptist Church. Her skill and dedication to the church’s music ministry were cherished, but few realized the extraordinary impact she made in the world of publishing. Beatrice Pringle served as the first Black female publisher of Sepia Magazine, the second-largest nationally circulated Black publication at the time, following Ebony Magazine.





Her trailblazing career spanned 22 years with Good Publishing Company, where she shattered glass ceilings and elevated Sepia into a platform that amplified Black stories and voices across the nation. Beatrice’s story is one of resilience, brilliance, and service—both in her professional life and her devotion to her family and community.


After her tenure in publishing, Beatrice transitioned to a career in banking, working for Tarrant Bank and Central Bank and Trust (later Norwest Bank), where she excelled as a credit specialist for 11 years before her retirement.





Honoring a Legacy


Beatrice Elizabeth Pringle passed away on December 19, 2005, but her legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren, and the countless lives she touched. Her story will join those of LPGA golfer Gladys Lee and gospel singer and minister Mary Francine Reese Morrison in the Trilogy of Her Story, an exhibition celebrating the strength, talent, and contributions of Black women from Fort Worth.





Details of Her Life and Legacy:

Beatrice was a devoted wife to James Pringle, who preceded her in death in 2001. Together, they built a loving family, including her children, Gloria Brown, Harriet Procter, and Trudy Tisdale. Her grandchildren and extended family carry forward her spirit of excellence and love.





Celebrating Beatrice Pringle at the Museum:

This exhibition not only honors Beatrice’s achievements in publishing and music but also her dedication to community and family. The Queen Publisher of the Prairie will provide visitors with a deeper understanding of her incredible journey, her contributions to the Black press, and her enduring impact on the Fort Worth community.


Join us in celebrating this extraordinary woman who broke barriers and inspired future generations. Her story is one that will resonate with visitors and remind us all of the power of determination, faith, and resilience.






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