NNPA MOURNS THE LOSS OF PUBLISHER AL THOMAS, PUBLISHER, SOUTH JERSEY JOURNAL

NNPA MOURNS THE LOSS OF PUBLISHER AL THOMAS, PUBLISHER, SOUTH JERSEY JOURNAL

NNPA extends condolences to the family and friends of Al Thomas, distinguished publisher of the South Jersey Journal and Bridgeton Journal.  The story was published by the Front Runner New Jersey.com. Publisher Al Thomas passed on Friday, March 7, 2025. Al Thomas was a veteran advertising executive with the Philadelphia Tribune for many years before starting his own newspaper. Al also assisted the national office in securing sponsorships with C…

Al Thomas, Publisher of the South Jersey Journal and Bridgeton Journal, Has Departed

Front Runner New Jersey.com first reported Mr. Thomas’ death on March 7, 2025.Thomas was also a longtime Black Executive with the Philadelphia Tribune, one of the oldest Black newspapers in the nation. Penda Howell, publisher of the NJ Urban News, counted him as a close friend. “I’m deeply saddened by the passing of Al Thomas, a colleague, friend, dedicated Black Press member, publisher, and community leader,” Howell told Front Runner New Jersey…