The Black Press stood shoulder to shoulder with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the frontlines of the Civil Rights Movement, serving as both a chronicler and catalyst for change. From exposing racial terror to amplifying boycotts and voter education, Black newspapers helped shape the movement from within.
Tag: Dr. Benjamin Chavis
Posted inNational News
Dr. Benjamin Chavis celebrated as ‘Father’ of the environmental justice movement
Dr. Benjamin Chavis, president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, was honored as the “Father of the Environmental Justice Movement” at the Mississippi Statewide Environmental Climate Justice Summit. Recognized for his groundbreaking 1987 study “Toxic Waste and Race” and his leadership during the 1982 Warren County protests, Chavis was celebrated for linking environmental issues to civil rights and inspiring global climate activism.
Posted inBaltimore News
From tragedy to change: Freddie Gray’s death and the road to reform in Baltimore
Ten years after the death of Freddie Gray and the ensuing “Baltimore Uprising,” Mayor Brandon Scott and other legal and community leaders are reflecting on the systemic failures that led to the unrest and the reforms that followed.
Posted inHealth
American Heart Association and NNPA team up to discuss changing the future of cardiovascular health
The American Heart Association and the National Newspaper Publishers Association partnered to host a symposium to address health disparities faced by Black Americans and discuss the role of the Black Press in disseminating accurate information about cardiovascular health.
Posted inCommentary
Saving steel saves Black communities
The proposed partnership between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel has the potential to restore the steel industry’s economic vitality and provide stable jobs and economic security for Black Americans and their families.
Posted inMedia
Virtual NNPA Midwinter Training Conference opens
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has opened its all-virtual Midwinter Training Conference, with workshops on sustainability, growth, and the integration of print products with digital, as well as a virtual presentation of the NNPA Lifetime Achievement Award to Janis Ware-Washington, publisher of the Atlanta Voice.
Posted inBaltimore News
A century of impact: Greater Baltimore Urban League celebrates 100 years of service
The Greater Baltimore Urban League celebrated its 100th anniversary with a gala event that recognized the contributions of individuals and organizations to advancing the social, economic and political equity of Baltimore’s Black community.
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Leaders of Black community receive honors at AFRO Juneteenth breakfast
The AFRO American Newspapers hosted a Juneteenth breakfast on June 19 at the Center Club in downtown Baltimore to celebrate the Black Press and community leaders who have contributed to the uplifting of the Black community.