The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the NNPA Fund brought together over 150 journalists, scholars, and media professionals at Howard University’s Louis Stokes Library to commemorate Black Press Day 2024. The event underscored the nearly two-century-long influence of Black-owned newspapers in shaping narratives, advocating for justice, and preserving cultural history.
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NNPA NEWSWIRE — To offer alternatives, Bryant has partnered with Ron Busby, president and CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, providing consumers with a directory of 300,000 Black-owned businesses.
The Urban League of Broward County proudly marks 50 years of empowering communities, transforming lives, and driving meaningful change! Urban League of Broward County located 560 Northwest 27th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33311
Commissioner Kionne McGhee is dedicated to supporting small minority businesses in the local community, and Jazz in the Heights serves as a platform to showcase their talents and contributions. Since its inception, Jazz in the Heights has provided opportunities for 190 businesses to participate, including food trucks, party rentals, audiovisual services, nurseries, catering companies, clothing boutiques, jewelry shops, cosmetics retailers, public works firms, and artists.
Democrats, student groups, and civil rights advocates condemned it as an assault on free speech and diversity initiatives, particularly poignant given Alabama’s history of segregation and racism.
The commitments were made following Floyd’s death in 2020, with businesses quickly issuing statements and pledging to adopt new ways to combat racism.
Governor Ron Desantis professes that Florida is where woke goes to die. He is adamant. He is passing laws to ensure that courses such as AP Black American History are not taught in schools and teachers who teach kindergarteners all the way through to college graduate students face harsh consequences for teaching anything dealing with a semblance of diversity, equity, inclusion, white privilege, white fragility or critical race theory (CRT).
National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has received the President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service and Civil Rights.
Golf Participation Among Underrepresented Populations in the Sport; To-Date, Grassroots Organizations Awarded 155 Grants Totaling More Than $1 Million
On the eve of the anniversary of the agreement between the PGA TOUR and the Black Press of America, Commissioner Jay Monahan invited NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., and NNPA staff to THE PLAYERS Championship in Ponte Vedra, Florida.