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Former NNPA Chairman Dorothy Leavell Reflects on the Black Press

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire CorrespondentAugust 2, 2019

“The chairman has a direct responsibility for their membership and to be speaking for them in every way to make sure that their rights, their names, and all, are brought to the forefront of other publishers that comprise the board, and to develop policies,” Leavell said.

Hate Crimes and Solutions Offered by Activists

Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire CorrespondentMay 3, 2019

Phyllis G. Williams, the co-host of the podcast “Living the Principles,” said one reason hate crimes are increasing is that criminals of those actions typically gain notoriety. “Hate crimes with mass media exposure are nothing shy of a recruiting tool. This is why we have seen an increase over the last few years,” Williams said.