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
Black Press Week to Spotlight Legacy, Innovation and the Future of Black-Owned Media
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,
A Legacy Worth Funding: The NNPA Fund Celebrates 50 Years as the Black Press Approaches 200
A Legacy Worth Funding: The NNPA Fund Celebrates 50 Years as the Black Press Approaches 200
Kelly P. Hodges Appointed Executive Director of the National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund
The National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund (NNPA Fund) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly P. Hodges as its new Executive Director, effective immediately, as the organization celebrates its 50th Anniversary and looks ahead to a new era of growth and impact. Hodges brings more than 20 years of distinguished experience as a philanthropic
Publisher Cheryl Smith Honored With Portrait Unveiling on FAMU’s Thelma T. Gorham Distinguished Alumni Wall
The National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund (NNPA Fund) proudly congratulates member publisher and veteran journalist Cheryl Smith on the unveiling of her portrait on Florida A&M University’s Dr. Thelma T. Gorham Distinguished Alumni Wall, a moment that celebrates not only an accomplished career, but the lasting impact of HBCUs on
Giving Season: Invest in the Future of Black Storytelling
As Giving Season approaches, the National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund is reminding the community why our work matters now more than ever. Established in 1976, the National Newspaper Publishers Association Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing scholastic and professional initiatives that preserve and protect the legacy of
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.
2025 Messenger Award Winners Announced
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) and the NNPA Fund brought together over 150 journalists, scholars, and media professionals at Howard University’s Louis Stokes Library to commemorate Black Press Day 2024. The event underscored the nearly two-century-long influence of Black-owned newspapers in shaping narratives, advocating for justice, and preserving cultural history.
Honoring Black Press Excellence: Inside the 2025 NNPA Messenger Awards in Savannah
The Messenger Awards shine a powerful spotlight on the impactful work of NNPA member publishers across the nation. These trailblazers use storytelling not just to report the news, but to uplift communities, inspire justice, and preserve the proud legacy of Black media.
Messenger Awards Sponsorships Now Available: Celebrating Excellence And Investing In The Future
The NNPA Fund is proud to announce the return of the Messenger Awards, the highest honors bestowed for journalistic excellence within the Black Press of America. This premier awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the luxurious JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District Hotel in Savannah,
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