Thomas H. Watkins, 1937-2025, the founder, CEO and publisher of the New York Daily Challenge. The first daily Black newspaper in New York City. At the height of its operation, Watkins’ award-winning, […]
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Posted inNational, News
A “New Direction”: Dr. John Warren elected board chair of NNPA
Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint made his mark at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual convention in Savannah, Georgia when he became the […]
Posted inNational, News
Black Press redefines equity goals
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), is calling for a major shift in how Black America and its allies frame […]
Posted inLocal, News
NNPA launches ‘Missing & Black 2025’ campaign
The NNPA World News app has unveiled the Missing & Black 2025 Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at addressing the glaring disparities in media coverage and law enforcement response to […]
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Target takes a hit: $12.4 billion wiped out
Target Corporation’s stock plummeted by approximately $27.27 per share by the end of February, erasing about $12.4 billion in market value. The drop came on February 28, the designated economic […]
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Joy Reid fired: Black journalists, activists condemn MSNBC
MSNBC has parted ways with Joy Reid, marking the departure of another prominent Black woman from the network. Reid joins Rashida Jones, the first Black woman to head a major […]
Posted inHealth, National
American Heart Association partners with the Black Press
For the first time, a major corporation has chosen to broadcast a significant health initiative exclusively through the Black Press of America. The American Heart Association (AHA) partnered with the […]
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NNPA launches national public education campaign
Washington, DC: The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), representing the Black Press of America, has announced the planning and implementation of a national public education and selective buying campaign across […]
Posted inLocal Politics, Op-ed
Misplaced priorities among White House press corps
In an era where critical issues often are overlooked, the mainstream media’s priorities remain deeply troubling at best, or at worst, very partisan. While the nation faces urgent matters like […]
Posted inBusiness, Government, National
AARP and NNPA help with shopping
Many Americans are grateful for the holiday season because they can spend time with their families and friends. Retail stores also get into the holiday spirit by offering their customers […]
