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 NNPA NEWSWIRE — On behalf of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) representing the Black Press of America, we extend our sincerest condolences to the Jackson family. Leadership matters. Jesse Jackson’s leadership in the Civil Rights Movement in America and the human rights movement throughout the world was outstanding. Jackson uttered a strong penetrating voice for the voiceless. His courage on the battlefield for freedom, justice and equality was unparallel.

“Today, I had the privilege of presenting an official proclamation to Mr. Bobby R Henry, Sr.,  For those who may not be familiar with him, Mr. Henry has been a steadfast and influential voice in our community for decades, serving in a pivotal role as the owner and publisher of the Westside Gazette. Mr. Henry expressed his appreciation for the recognition and encouraged us to continue our work to ensure that our community is consistently and accurately represented.”

  Gloria participated in the local public school system as a youth,  attending the renown Dillard High School. Excelling academically, she became  Valedictorian for the Class of 1958.  After graduation, she ventured onward to the highest hills in Tallahassee to attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, a Master’s Degree in Guidance & Counseling, and an Educational Specialist Degree in Administration & Supervision.

     Black Enterprise Founder and Publisher Earl G. Graves, Sr., the quintessential entrepreneur who created a vehicle of information and advocacy that has inspired four generations of African Americans to build wealth through entrepreneurship, career advancement and money management, has died. According to his son, Black Enterprise CEO Earl “Butch” Graves Jr., he passed away quietly at 9:22 p.m. on April 6, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Graves was 85.