By: Benita Robinson, EPMG African American Market Specialist The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the nation’s black newspaper publishers, convened in Atlanta June 20th– 23rd for their annual convention. This was a great opportunity to chat and exchange ideas with some of the nation’s most influential African Americans. As EPMG’s African American Market Specialist, I Continue Reading
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29MayNew Publication: Texas News Topics
The Dallas Fort-Worth area has a new African-American publication, Texas News Topics (TNT). EPMG got in touch with their publisher, Bettye Williams, who was able to provide information on why readers will be interested in picking up a copy. What were the visions that lead to the creation of your publication? I have always wanted Continue Reading
24MayJuneteenth is coming up!
Juneteenth, short for June 19th, celebrates the abolition of slavery, commemorating the delayed anniversary in which slaves in Texas were informed of their freedom almost two years after their Emancipation Proclamation. Though widely celebrated among many African Americans as “Independence Day”, Juneteenth’s Texas roots give it a strong following among southern states. Celebrations range from Continue Reading
