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,
NNPA Fund to Host Prestigious Messenger Awards at 2025 National Convention in Savannah
The NNPA Fund is proud to announce the return of the Messenger Awards, set to take place during the 2025 NNPA Annual Convention, June 25–28, at the stunning JW Marriott Savannah Plant District Hotel.
Photos: NNPA Fund celebrates 198 years of Black Press at Howard University
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
NNPA Fund Article: Baltimore Times’ Joy Bramble Honored as Publisher of the Year at NNPA Convention
Joy Bramble, founder of The Baltimore Times, was awarded the prestigious Publisher of the Year Award at the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual convention, held June 19–22 at the Four Seasons in Baltimore. Bramble began her newspaper at her kitchen table on Madison Avenue in November 1986. She has