Amelia Tilghman

Amelia Louise Tilghman
Born6 September 1856
District of Columbia, U.S.
Died12 December 1931
District of Columbia, U.S.
Other namesAmelia Louise Tiligman,
A. L. Tilghman
Alma materHoward University
Occupation(s)Pianist, teacher, journalist, newspaper publisher, activist

Amelia Louise Tilghman (surname also spelled Tiligman; September 6, 1856 – December 12, 1931) (pronounced "TILL man") was an American pianist, teacher, journalist, and activist, She founded the first African-American journal devoted to music, The Musical Messenger, published from 1886 to 1891.

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