Founded in 1873, it was a four-page weekly aligned with the Republican Party, aiming to provide a platform for African-American perspectives and advocate for civil rights during the Reconstruction era.
Young, a Republican, sought to address issues faced by African-Americans in post-Reconstruction Louisiana and provide a medium for political engagement.
In the 1870s, The Concordia Eagle voiced opposition to the Exoduster movement, which encouraged African-Americans to migrate westward to Kansas to escape Southern racial violence and economic hardship.
[5] The Concordia Eagle ceased publication in 1890, possibly due to challenges faced by minority-run newspapers in the South, including political opposition and financial difficulties.
Surviving issues are held in collections at institutions such as the Library of Congress and Louisiana State University, offering insights into African-American press history.