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Politics and Black Media

April 8, 2022

Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor I can frequently be heard touting the names Ezekiel Gillespie and Joshua Glover. Each man’s story represents Wisconsin’s progressive stance on … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Press, Black-Owned Media, Legislatively Speaking, Lena Taylor

Mike Bloomberg Makes History with the Black Press of America

February 15, 2020

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Recognizing the importance of the Black vote and the reach of the Black Press of America, Democratic Presidential … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Press, Michael Bloomberg, Stacy M. Brown

Wells Fargo Commits to $60 Billion in Lending for Black Homebuyers

May 4, 2018

The Black Press Is a Trusted Vehicle for News in the Black Community, Wells Fargo Says By Stacy M. Brown (The Washington Informer/NNPA Member) Wells Fargo’s $60 billion pledge to African … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Press, Cerita Battles, Mortgage Products, Stacy M. Brown, Wells Fargo

After 190 Years, the Global Impact of the Black Press Is Still Undeniable

September 9, 2017

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) For 190 years, the global impact of the Black Press has been irrefutable; from fighting against colonialism to Africa to advocating for Black … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Press, Rosetta Perry, Stacy M. Brown

Still Pleading Our Own Cause: The Black Press Celebrates 190 Years

March 17, 2017

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA News Wire Contributor The oldest Black business industry in America began 190 years ago today. On March 16, 1827, the first edition of the “Freedom’s Journal” was … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Press, National Newspaper Publishers Association, NNPA, Stacy M. Brown

Wilmington Ten team thanks Black Press for pardons

February 2, 2013

By George E. Curry NNPA Editor-in-Chief FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (NNPA) – Nearly two years ago, an emotional Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. stood before the National Newspaper Publishers Association … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Beverly Perdue, Black Press, Cash Michaels, Dr Benjamin F Chavis Jr, George Curry, George E. Curry, James E. Ferguson, NNPA, Pardons, Wilmington 10

Black Colleges and the Black Press revive old partnership

June 30, 2012

By Freddie Allen Washington Correspondent NNPA News Service WASHINGTON (NNPA) – It was a reunion of sorts. The presidents of seven Black colleges met Black newspaper publishers for a … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Colleges, Black Press, Carlton Brown, Claude G. Perkins, Cloves Campbell, Freddie Allen, George Cooper, Henry Lewis III, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Larry Rivers, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Norman Francis, R.B. Holmes, United Negro College Fund

NNPA Chairman welcomed to the White House

December 2, 2010

By Yussuf J. Simmonds In an effort to further strengthen ties between President Obama and Black Press of America, Chairman Bakewell met with the President’s senior advisor, Valerie Jarrett. … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Press, Danny J Bakewell, National Newspaper Publishers Association, President Barack Obama, Valerie Jarrett

Lenora “Doll” Carter, revered NNPA publisher, dies at 69

April 17, 2010

By Hazel Trice Edney WASHINGTON (NNPA) Black publishers around the nation are mourning the sudden death of one of their own this week. Houston Forward Times Publisher Lenora “Doll” Carter, … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Press, Houston Forward Times, Lenora "Doll" Carter, National Newspaper Publishers Association

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The Black Press: A weapon in the Black Freedom Struggle

April 2, 2010

I was privileged to attend the Annual Conference of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the trade association for more than 200 newspapers in Black America. I was also honored to … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African Americans, Black Press, Dr Ron Daniels, Institute of the Black World, National Newspaper Publishers Association, National Rainbow Coalition, North Star Community Service Award

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