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Michigan Chronicle Wins Five National Honors at NNPA Awards, Real Times Media Takes Home 11 Total

June 27, 2025

The Michigan Chronicle received five national awards at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Messenger Awards, reinforcing its position as a leading Black news outlet. The Chronicle's achievements were part of a larger success for its parent company, Real Times Media (RTM), which won a total of 11 awards across its publications. Executive Editor Jeremy Allen attributed these recognitions to the team's dedication to serving Detroit's Black community through quality journalism.

Who is affected

  • The Michigan Chronicle and its staff
  • Detroit's Black community and readers
  • Real Times Media (RTM) and its other publications (Chicago Defender, New Pittsburgh Courier)
  • The broader Black Press community (over 200 Black-owned publications)
  • Consumers of Black-owned media

What action is being taken

  • The Michigan Chronicle is continuing to produce award-winning journalism across digital and print categories
  • Real Times Media publications are maintaining excellence in Black journalism
  • The Chronicle is focusing on digital innovation and community storytelling
  • The Michigan Chronicle is building on its nearly 90-year tradition while adapting to the evolving media landscape
  • Black-owned publications are providing essential representation and coverage that mainstream media often lacks

Why it matters

  • The awards (often called the "Pulitzers of the Black Press") recognize journalistic excellence within Black-owned media
  • The Chronicle's success demonstrates the continued importance and relevance of Black-owned media outlets
  • As mainstream media faces questions about representation and bias, Black Press provides essential perspectives and voices
  • The recognition reinforces the Chronicle's role in advocating for and uplifting Detroit's Black community
  • The awards highlight the importance of truthful storytelling in service to Black communities

What's next

  • No explicit next steps stated in the article

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