NNPA 2024 annual mid-winter conference to empower Black America

By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire

The Nationwide Newspaper Publishers Affiliation (NNPA) is gearing up for its 2024 Annual Mid-Winter Coaching Convention, which begins on Jan. 24, on the B Ocean Resort and Lodge in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 

Representing 250 African American-owned newspapers and media firms in america, NNPA’s theme for this 12 months’s convention is “Empowering in 2024: The Black Press, The Black Vote and Black America.”

The four-day interchange guarantees attendees useful insights into performance-driven instruments and methodologies geared toward increasing and monetizing their companies. Highlights embody workshops, shows and discussions that includes distinguished figures from numerous fields.

NNPA Chairman Bobby R. Henry Sr. affirmed, “Because the Chairman of our beloved affiliation, internet hosting the NNPA members — the Black Press of America — in Florida’s Broward County within the metropolis of Fort Lauderdale is a real honor. In these difficult occasions, the Black Press confronts bigotry and hatred, understanding the necessity for collective motion. The Westside Gazette and the NNPA, via the NNPA’s Nationwide City Corridor Assembly goals to reaffirm the historic bond between Blacks and Jews in America, rooted within the shared battle for civil rights and freedom.”

NNAP Chairman Henry emphasised, “It’s a name to re-engage and strengthen this vital relationship. Remembering we marched collectively, fought collectively, and died collectively for civil rights.”

Fundamental registration for the convention opens at 8 a.m., Jan. 24, 2024. The NNPA will host its board assembly at 11 a.m., and the NNPA Fund will maintain its assembly at 2 p.m.

Once more, one of many many highlights is the NNPA Nationwide City Corridor Assembly: “Reaffirming the Relationship between Blacks and Jews in America.” The NNPA Nationwide City Corridor Assembly will convene on Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. Japanese Time on the African American Analysis Library and Cultural Middle in Fort Lauderdale.

The Nationwide City Corridor Assembly will function distinguished panelists, together with NNPA Chair and Westside Gazette Writer Bobby Henry, NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., U.S. Congresswoman Deborah Wasserman Schultz, who serves because the rating member of the Appropriations Committee within the U.S. Home of Representatives; U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Cherflius-McCormick, who represents Florida’s twentieth District within the U.S. Home of Representatives; Jonathan Greenblatt, the Nationwide Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL); and Dr. Marvin Dunn, a famend psychologist and historian.

On Jan. 25, 2024, Carolyn Fox, the managing editor of the Tampa Bay Instances, will talk about “Income Producing Methods within the Publishing Digital Age” in a public session. The always-popular hearth chat happens Jan. 25 at 11:50 a.m. between Chavis and Stephanie Childes, vp of Diageo. It should discover “Harnessing the ability of neighborhood, the Black Press, and inclusive companies.”

At 12:45 p.m., Pfizer Uncommon Illness plans to conduct a lunch speak on “Sickle Cell and ATTR-CM.” Freshman U.S. Congressman Maxwell Frost has been invited to provide the keynote deal with, “The Black and Brown Vote,” at 1:15 p.m.

One other spotlight on Jan.25 is predicted to be a 2:30 p.m. session that includes Google Information Initiative consultants, titled “The Energy of Viewers to Generate Income.”

Highlights for Jan. 26, 2024, embody a Hyundai-sponsored breakfast at 8:30 a.m. which guarantees to supply informational speeches, a movie presentation, and a panel dialogue.

Afterward Jan. 26, a Millennial Panel on “Digital Inventive Storytelling” will embody Lafayette Barnes, Micha Greene, DaNiesha Bell, and Ashleigh Fields. Niele Anderson, the founder, and CEO of PLB Media Inc., will host a workshop at 11:20 a.m., discussing the significance of being related and worthwhile in a digital world and driving the 2024 election income wave.

The PGA TOUR will exhibit its dedication to training by offering two $5,000 scholarships for HBCU college students Jasmine Ball and Victoria Gisel Montanet.

The elegant black-tie affair, the NNPA 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Gala, will happen at 6:30 p.m. on Friday night of Jan. 26, 2024, at B Ocean Resort and Lodge, Promenade A & B & C. The convention adjourns on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 with a continental breakfast and a NNPA writer’s assume tank. Dr. Benjamin Chavis acknowledged, “On behalf of the Nationwide Newspaper Publishers Affiliation, we’re elated and so very a lot happy to current the NNPA 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award to Carol and John Zippert, the distinguished co-publishers of the Inexperienced County Democrat newspaper in Eutaw, Alabama. Carol and John are longtime freedom-fighting publishers for civil rights, justice, equality and freedom.”

NNPA’s 2024 Mid-Winter Coaching Convention is made attainable via the assist of its sponsors and companions, every enjoying an important function in fostering empowerment and progress inside the Black press and neighborhood. The sponsors embody:

Diageo: A world chief in beverage alcohol, Diageo is thought for its wide selection of spirits and beers, dedicated to selling accountable consuming and supporting communities.

Hyundai: The automotive large, Hyundai, is devoted to innovation and sustainability, persistently contributing to technological developments within the automotive business.

Comcast: A number one telecommunications conglomerate, Comcast offers a variety of companies together with cable tv, web and phone, shaping the panorama of digital connectivity.

AARP: A non-profit group advocating for the well-being of older adults, AARP focuses on points corresponding to healthcare, employment and retirement planning.

The American Petroleum Institute (API): Representing the oil and pure gasoline business, API performs a pivotal function in setting requirements and selling protected and sustainable practices.

Volkswagen: A famend automotive producer, Volkswagen is acknowledged for its dedication to high quality, innovation and environmental duty.

Rebuild Native Information: This initiative is devoted to supporting and revitalizing native journalism, recognizing its essential function in informing and fascinating communities.

Wells Fargo: A significant monetary companies firm, Wells Fargo is dedicated to offering banking, funding and mortgage companies, contributing to monetary stability.

Nissan: As a number one vehicle producer, Nissan is synonymous with innovation, high quality and sustainability within the automotive business.

NNPA Companions

NNPA’s partnerships play a key function in advancing its mission. Companions embody :

Reynolds:

Reynolds is a distinguished American firm identified for contributing to the tobacco and packaging industries. Whereas they’re traditionally acknowledged for his or her tobacco-related merchandise, the corporate has diversified its portfolio and is engaged in numerous enterprise sectors. It has a considerable presence within the packaging business, providing revolutionary options and merchandise.

Pfizer:

Pfizer is a number one world pharmaceutical firm widely known for its contributions to healthcare and the event of revolutionary medicines. With a concentrate on analysis and improvement, Pfizer has performed an important function in addressing numerous well being challenges, from infectious illnesses to continual situations. The corporate is dedicated to advancing medical science and enhancing well being outcomes worldwide.

NNPA Media Associate, Google Information Initiative:

The Google Information Initiative (GNI) is an effort by Google to collaborate with the information business and assist the way forward for journalism. GNI goals to strengthen high quality journalism, empower information organizations via expertise and foster a sustainable ecosystem. It offers instruments and assets for journalists, publishers and newsrooms to adapt to the evolving digital panorama.

Common Motors:

Common Motors (GM) is a serious American automotive firm with a wealthy historical past within the vehicle business. GM has been a key participant in shaping the automotive panorama, identified for iconic manufacturers corresponding to Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC. The corporate is dedicated to innovation, producing a variety of automobiles that embody electrical and autonomous choices, contributing to the development of the automotive business.

This text was initially printed by NNPA Newswire.