Background
Moore, Acel was born on October 5, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jerry A. and Hura Mae (Harrington) Acel Moore.
Moore, Acel was born on October 5, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jerry A. and Hura Mae (Harrington) Acel Moore.
Student, Settlement Music School, 1958; student, Charles Morris Price School, 1966-1967.
Copyboy, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1962-1964; editorial clerk, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1964-1968; staff reporter, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1968-1980; editorial writer/columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer, 1980-1981; associate editor, Philadelphia Inquirer, since 1981; also member edit board, Philadelphia Inquirer. Co-producer Black Perspective on the News (National Public Broadcasting Service weekly news program), 1972-1978.
Served with United States Army, 1959-1962. Member National Association Black Journalists, Philadelphia Association Black Journalists (president), American Society Newspaper Editors, Sigma Delta Chi (Philadelphia chapter Public Service awards 1972, 77, Reporting award 1977).
Married Carolyn Weaver, June 1964 (divorced 1974). 1 child, Acel; Married Linda Wright Avery, August 6, 1988.