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Black Americans Demand Fairer News Coverage: Study Reveals Critical Views and Recommendations

by Stefi Mar | Oct 31, 2023 | African Americans, Bakersfield, Features, Journalism, Los Angeles, NNPA | 0

An in-depth study by the Pew Research Center took a deep dive into the experiences of Black Americans with news coverage, shedding light on critical perspectives and recommendations for more equitable representation. The survey involved 4,742 U.S. adults identifying as Black and offered an extensive and comprehensive insight into their attitudes, habits, and experiences with news and information.

Fierce Advocate for Black Press and Social Justice, Charles W. “Chuck” Cherry II, Dies at 66

by Stefi Mar | Jul 18, 2023 | Bakersfield, Benjamin Chavis, Journalism, Los Angeles, NNPA, Obituaries | 0

Charles W. “Chuck” Cherry II, a prominent figure in the fight for social justice and a staunch supporter of the Black Press, has died. 

Media Attacks on Assemblymember Mia Bonta’s Committee Chair Appointment Is Not Responsible Journalism

by Jovi | Feb 21, 2023 | Featured, Features, Journalism, Politics | 0

As the publisher of the Oakland Post, I am disappointed with recent mainstream media coverage and editorials trying to make tabloid news out of the appointment of Assemblymember Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) to be chair of the California Assembly Budget Subcommittee #5 on Public Safety.

One Book Project : The Making of the News Observer with Editor James Luckey Jr.

by Jovi | Oct 11, 2022 | African Americans, Features & Profiles, Journalism, Local | 0

In an age of information where news, news, and more news is literally at one’s fingertips, whether credible or not, many may ask have printed newspapers become a thing of the past?