Posts Tagged ‘Black newspapers’

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Jul17

What would our Black forefathers think of us today?

by Duane on July 17th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Posted In: Remember

 

When I saw this video this morning of thousands of mostly Black folks literally running to the government for a chance at subsidized housing, my heart just sank. Yes I am quite aware that welfare is touching folks of all races (especially in this economy), all backgrounds, etc. I am also aware of corporate welfare. [...]

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Jun23

More Blacketeering By The NNPA

by Duane on June 23rd, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Posted In: Commentary, Our Expression, The Media

From a historical perspective, I will always have great respect for the NNPA (National Newspaper Publishers Association–a national consortium of Black owned newspapers). But it really saddens me to see such a great organization resort to playing the role of the annoying cousin that is always asking for a hook up.

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Oct01

Where’s The Readership?

by Duane on October 1st, 2009 at 11:47 am
Posted In: Commentary, Headlines, Our Expression, The Media

Just as I thought it was a dumb idea to “bail out” American automakers who were doing a fine job destroying themselves, it is also a dumb idea to “bail out” newspapers who have been losing readership over the years. Black newspapers are no exception.
Too bad NNPA (National Newspaper Publishers Association) Chairman Danny Bakewell still [...]

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Jun09

Should there be a partnership?

by Duane on June 9th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
Posted In: Our Expression, Question, The Media

Over the years I have written about how Black newspapers all across America and what they need to do to become a major voice in the Black community again. Let’s look at some web traffic numbers.
From Alexa
Chicago Defender – 419,609
African American News & Issues – 1,799,272
Afro American Newspaper – 296,196
Atlantatribune.com – 3,218,372
Insight News – 2,689,877
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