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The Official Black Press Week Reception celebrates 199 years of the Freedom Journal with message of Truth, Justice And Equity

April 2, 2026
The National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund (NNPAF),  Black Press, and Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center hosted the official Black Press Week Reception. Hosted in Howard’s Blackburn Center on Wednesday, March 16th the event marked the 199-year anniversary of the Freedom’s Journal, the first black-owned and operated newspaper in the United States.  As Black Press approaches its 200-year milestone, and the NNPA Fund celebrates its 50th anniversary, the legacy remains one of the most powerful and enduring forces in American journalism. For 199 years, The Black Press has chronicled the reality of Black existence and confronted injustice. Since 1976, the NNPA...
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Black Press Week to Spotlight Legacy, Innovation and the Future of Black-Owned Media

March 10, 2026
The National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund and Howard University’s Moorland-Spingarn Research Center have announced Black Press Week, a five-day observance set for March 16–20, 2026, that will honor the enduring legacy of Black-owned media while examining its future in a rapidly changing information landscape. Held under the theme, “Truth, Trust, and Technology: Approaching 200 Years of the Black Press in a Transforming Information Age,” the week will bring together journalists, scholars, technologists, students and community leaders for conversations centered on the role of Black media in preserving truth, advancing equity and strengthening community trust. The observance comes as the Black...
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A Legacy Worth Funding: The NNPA Fund Celebrates 50 Years as the Black Press Approaches 200

February 7, 2026
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Claude Cummings Jr. to be honored at 2025 NNPA National Leadership Awards during Congressional Black Caucus

Claude Cummings Jr., president of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), will receive a 2025 NNPA National Leadership Award at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual Leadership Awards Reception on Thursday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at the Conrad Washington, DC, 950 New York Ave. NW. Seating is free, but tickets are required to enter. The event theme is “Saluting Excellence in Leadership.”

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Honoring Black Press Excellence: Inside the 2025 NNPA Messenger Awards in Savannah

The power of the Black Press was on full display as publishers, journalists, and media advocates gathered in Savannah for the 2025 NNPA Messenger Awards. Hosted by the National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund, the ceremony blended tradition and innovation, marking the first time the event was livestreamed to a global audience. Read More

NNPA Fund Names 2025 Scholarship Winners Honoring the Next Generation of Black Media Leaders

The National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund (NNPA Fund) has announced its 2025 scholarship recipients, shining a spotlight on ten remarkable students whose talent, drive, and commitment are shaping the future of journalism, communications, and storytelling in the Black community. Read More

2025 Messenger Award Winners Announced

The National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund (NNPAF) proudly celebrated the best in Black journalism at the 2025 Messenger Awards, honoring newspapers and publishers whose work drives impact, amplifies community voices, and elevates Black storytelling across America. Read More

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Established in 1976, the National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund is closely affiliated with the esteemed trade association, the National Newspaper Publishers Association. The primary mission of the NNPA Fund is to advance scholastic and professional initiatives meticulously crafted to uphold the storied legacy of the Black Press.

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About Us

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Established in 1976, the National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund is closely affiliated with the esteemed trade association, the National Newspaper Publishers Association. The primary mission of the NNPA Fund is to advance scholastic and professional initiatives meticulously crafted to uphold the storied legacy of the Black Press.

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Our NNPA Fund supporters make it possible for us to succeed. Partner with the fastest-growing network of Black community news and information portals.

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Focusing on the ever-changing media industry, the Fund serves as a nucleus for introducing NNPA members to new opportunities for sustainability, staff development programs, and philanthropy to improve our communities. With the goal of feeding the pipeline of future publishers, an investment of time, money, and talent is given to a younger generation of journalists and entrepreneurs.

Impact

Focusing on the ever-changing media industry, the Fund serves as a nucleus for introducing NNPA members to new opportunities for sustainability, staff development programs, and philanthropy to improve our communities. With the goal of feeding the pipeline of future publishers, an investment of time, money, and talent is given to a younger generation of journalists and entrepreneurs.

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Our NNPA Fund supporters make it possible for us to succeed. Partner with the fastest-growing network of Black community news and information portals.

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