Georgia CommonsHR 986: National Newspaper Publishers Association; commend
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House Resolution 986
By: Representatives Jackson of the 165th, Westbrook of the 163rd, Stephens of the 164th, Gilliard of the 162nd, and Hitchens of the 161st
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the National Newspaper Publishers Association; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Reverend Samuel Cornish and John Russwurm became the publishers of the first Black-owned newspaper, Freedom's Journal, on March 16, 1827; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the formation of the Black Press was to give a voice to African American people to plead their own cause; and
WHEREAS, in 1940, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), a non-partisan trade association, was formed to support the growing number of Black-owned newspapers across America; and
WHEREAS, today the NNPA has expanded its membership to well over 200 Black-owned newspapers and media companies providing both digital and print newspapers as well as daily virtual news programs; and
WHEREAS, the NNPA provides a newswire and related services for its publishers; and
WHEREAS, the Black Press is deemed the trusted voice for news and information serving more than 27 million readers each week; and
WHEREAS, the Black Press in America is celebrating its 198th year in this year of 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend the National Newspaper Publishers Association and its more than 200 member publishers, including The Savannah Tribune, a beacon of journalism, who in this year of 2025, proudly celebrates 150 years as a valued Savannah tradition; and furthermore, we extend gratitude to the National Newspaper Publishers Association for serving as the trusted news source for African Americans for 198 years.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body salute the National Newspaper Publishers Association for convening their 2025 National Convention in Savannah, Georgia, Georgia's first city and "The Hostess City of the South". BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the National Newspaper Publishers Association.