MESSAGE FROM THE NNPA CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

July 31, 2025

Dr. John E. Warren, the new Chairman of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Board of Directors, welcomes readers to Black Press "Local Newsrooms" with their 198-year history of service. He emphasizes that Black newspapers remain trusted messengers in communities of color while embracing digital media alongside traditional print formats.

Who is affected

Readers of Black Press publications
Communities of color served by these publications
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) member organizations
Corporate America that could advertise in these publications
Black-owned media outlets and newspapers

What action is being taken

The NNPA is encouraging communities to re-examine spending habits to support businesses that advertise in Black Press outlets
Black Press publications are maintaining print editions while expanding into digital and social media formats
Black newspapers are continuing to provide leadership connecting community spending to issues affecting their lives
The NNPA is advocating for corporate America to increase advertising support for Black media outlets

Why it matters

The Black Press serves as the "trusted messenger" for communities that contribute over $4 trillion annually to the American economy
These publications provide critical information linking public policy issues and legislative decisions to community interests
Black newspapers document and create a permanent record of culture, communities, and constitutional rights
The economic relationship between corporate advertisers and Black media reflects broader issues of reciprocity and fair economic exchange

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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