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Read Moreby James Luckey | Nov 28, 2023 | Bakersfield, Featured, Los Angeles, NNPA, Urban News | 0
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Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Nov 14, 2023 | Bakersfield, Features, Los Angeles, NNPA | 0
In a dazzling yet elegant celebration, the Sacramento Observer, a beacon of the Black Press, commemorated its 60th anniversary, bringing together community leaders, supporters, and acclaimed artists. The event, held at the landmark Sacramento Memorial Auditorium in California’s capital city, not only honored the historical significance of the Observer but also highlighted its enduring relevance in today’s dynamic media landscape.
Read Moreby James Luckey | Nov 14, 2023 | African Americans, Bakersfield, Featured, Los Angeles, National, NNPA, State, Valleys | 0
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Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Nov 7, 2023 | Bakersfield, Front Page, Los Angeles, NNPA, Obituaries, Valleys | 0
Last week, the Pasadena community lost a towering symbol of leadership and courage, Joe C. Hopkins. A lawyer, activist, publisher, husband and father, Hopkins passed away on Oct. 31 after decades of dedicated service to the community.
Read Moreby 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.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Sep 19, 2023 | Bakersfield, Ben Crump, Benjamin Chavis, Los Angeles, NNPA | 0
The highly anticipated 2023 NNPA National Leadership Awards Reception is set to take place on September 22, 2023, at the Marriott Marquis, located at 901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW DC 20001. The annual event, organized by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), promises an evening of recognition and celebration in honor of exceptional leaders who have made significant contributions to America, particularly the African American community.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Sep 5, 2023 | Bakersfield, Benjamin Chavis, Los Angeles, NNPA | 0
In a captivating interview held at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s studios in Washington, Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, the Chairwoman of the Board and Publisher of the AFRO American Newspapers, reflected on the remarkable journey of the Murphy family and the 131-year legacy of the Afro-American Newspaper.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Aug 29, 2023 | Bakersfield, Benjamin Chavis, Features, Los Angeles, NNPA | 0
Herb Boyd, a stalwart of American journalism, education, and activism, has spent his life elevating the narratives of the African American community. Born on November 1, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama, Boyd’s journey led him from the turbulent racial tensions of Detroit, Michigan, to becoming a celebrated figure in academia and writing.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Jul 18, 2023 | Bakersfield, Benjamin Chavis, NNPA, World & Nation | 0
Tributes have continued to pour in for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who announced on July 14 his retirement as President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the influential civil rights organization he started decades ago to carry on the struggle for equality and justice that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought heroically.
Read Moreby 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.
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Jul 4, 2023 | Bakersfield, Joe biden, Los Angeles, NNPA, Valleys, World & Nation | 0
“The NNPA is especially honored to hear directly from President Joe Biden for his continued support and advocacy of the importance of the Black Press of America,” said Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., NNPA president and CEO. “As we celebrate 196 years of the Black Press, it’s always gratifying and encouraging to have the support of the President of the United States.”
Read Moreby Stefi Mar | Jul 4, 2023 | Bakersfield, Benjamin Chavis, Los Angeles, NNPA | 0
Bobby Henry, the publisher of the Westside Gazette in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., won the election as chair of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) during the organization’s 2023 convention in Nashville, Tenn.
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