Rev. Jamal Bryant is calling for the continuation of a nationwide boycott against Target after the retailer scaled back its racial equity programs, urging sustained economic pressure to secure lasting change. Black leaders, including the NNPA’s Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., insist that any corporate accountability must include robust support for Black-owned media and community investment.
Tag: National Newspaper Publishers Association
Posted inBUSINESS
Target national selective buying campaign continues
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has intensified its national selective buying campaign against Target Corp., citing the company’s failure to uphold its commitments to equal opportunity initiatives, and its ongoing neglect of Black-owned media. The NNPA calls for widespread support in demanding corporate accountability, economic justice and meaningful investment in Black communities.
Posted inTechnology
AI application tackles literacy challenges with audio summaries
Husband and wife team K.C. and Jayne Hopson created ZingFrog.ai to transform long-form content into short, accessible audio summaries called “zings.” Their goal is to reach busy audiences—and those facing literacy or vision challenges—through technology that makes information easier to understand and engage with.
Posted inBaltimore News
Three newsrooms, one purpose: The women defining Black Press in Baltimore
Three Black women, Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, Paris Brown, and Lisa Snowden, are leading three Black news organizations in Baltimore, carrying on the legacy of the Black Press and striving to sustain accurate and essential information for Black communities in the face of attacks against African Americans.
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 inBooks
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. and Stacy M. Brown’s groundbreaking book on the Transatlantic Slave Trade calls for action and education
Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has released a powerful new book, “The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Overcoming the 500-Year Legacy,” which examines the enduring impact of the Transatlantic Slave Trade and outlines a path forward for racial justice and economic empowerment.
Posted inNational News
Dr. Jamal Bryant’s 40-day Target ‘fast’ gains momentum
The Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant is leading a 40-day boycott of Target in response to the retailer’s decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and is calling for 100,000 people to sign a petition and halt their spending at Target as a direct challenge to the company’s retreat from its commitments to Black businesses and consumers.
Posted inCommentary
Stop the lynching of President Joe Biden
Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has called for a record voter turnout in the upcoming 2024 election to protect democracy and freedom, and has criticized those who are calling for President Joe Biden to step down.
Posted inU.S. Government
Government excludes and discriminates against Black-owned media despite federal advertising spending reaching $15B
The federal government spent $14.9 billion on advertising contracts over the last 10 fiscal years, with only 14% of the total amount going to businesses owned by minorities, women, and other disadvantaged groups.
Posted inBUSINESS
A trusted voice: Preserving the future of the Black press
The National Newspaper Publishers Association is adapting to changing consumption patterns and technology to expand its business model and maintain its position as the trusted voice of the Black community.
Posted inPolitics
PRESS ROOM: Biden-Harris Campaign 2024 commits $1.5 million advertising buy with the Black Press of America
The Biden-Harris Campaign has committed $1.5 million to an advertising-buy with the National Newspaper Publishers Association, and has also sponsored the NNPA’s 2024 Annual National Convention, emphasizing the importance of the Black Press of America.
Posted inNational News
NNPA 2024 convention in Baltimore breaks new ground
The NNPA concluded its 2024 annual summer convention in Baltimore, making history as the first trade association with a presidential campaign as an event sponsor, and announcing a seven-figure advertising and sponsorship deal with the Biden-Harris campaign.