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Celebrating Black Press Day: The enduring legacy and significance of the Black press

The National Newspaper Publishers Association celebrated the 198th anniversary of the Black Press, emphasizing its importance against rising threats from extremism, according to Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.
During the event at Howard University, the late Walter 'Ball' Smith was honored for his contributions to Black media and was inducted into the Black Press Hall of Fame.
Chavis called for a national mobilization to ensure the largest Black voter turnout by 2026, highlighting the economic power of Black Americans who spend over $2 trillion annually, and acknowledging the need for civic education and voter registration.
Chavis affirmed that the Black Press must combat misinformation and reiterated its role in advocacy, stating there is no other news organization with such extensive local, national, and global reach as the Black Press.

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BlackPressUSA

Mobilizing for 2026: Chavis Urges Black Press to Act

By Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) marked the 198th anniversary of the Black Press, and the culmination of Black Press Week with a powerful State of the Black Press address by NNPA President & CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., who spoke on the vital role of Black-owned media amid the growing threats of far-right extremism and American fascism. Held…

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Black Press Day 2025 highlights need for innovation and resilience in media

At the NNPA Fund’s 2025 Black Press Day event, NNPA President and CEO Benjamin Chavis reaffirmed the Black Press’s role in advocating for justice and equality. He emphasized adapting to digital platforms while preserving print’s impact and urged stronger collaboration between the Black Press and the Black church. Quoting Freedom’s Journal, he reflected on progress and ongoing challenges, stressing that Black media must continue to be the trusted…

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News One

History Of The 'Freedom's Journal' The 1st African American Newspaper

Source: Olga Baranova / Getty The struggle for equality and civil rights has been a long and hard-fought battle in the United States. However, one of the most powerful tools used to amplify the voices of African Americans in the early 19th century was the press. Among the first and most influential publications dedicated to giving voice to the African American experience was Freedom’s Journal, founded on March 16, 1827. It was the first newspa…

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The Atlanta Voice

Celebrating Black Press Day: The enduring legacy and significance of the Black press

Photo by Donnell Suggs/The Atlanta Voice The first Black-owned and operated newspaper in this country’s history hit the streets of New York City nearly 200 years ago. Freedom’s Journal, published by John R. Russworm and Samuel E. Cornish on March 16, 1827, began what continues to be an important piece of American industry, education, and history. Black newspapers are almost as old as this country itself. America will celebrate its 249th birthday…

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Black Press Sunday: Celebrating 200 Years, Praying for 200 More

When worshipers gather at Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, March 16, their morning service will carry a special significance. They’ll be celebrating the 198th anniversary of the Black press — a cornerstone of Black civil rights and community building since the founding of Freedom’s Journal, the first Black-owned newspaper, in 1827. The service, a collaboration between the Washington Association of Black Journalists and The…

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