Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Archives - Page 2 of 24 - The Washington Informer

**FILE** Washington Informer photographer Roy Lewis (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Legendary Photographer Roy Lewis Honored by the National Association of Black Journalists at Chicago Convention

by Hamil R. Harris August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

CHAVIS: Congress is Right — Federal Reserve’s Reg II Will Hurt Minority Communities in America

by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

During Black Press Week the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) enshrined Zora Neale Hurston in the Gallery of Distinguished Publishers for her work as a publisher for Howard University’s newspaper The Hilltop. NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, NNPA Fund Chair Karen Carter Richards and NNPA Board Chair Bobby Henry. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Black Press Week Galvanizes Advocacy, Celebrates Legacy, and Mobilizes Voters

by Stacy M. Brown March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

**FILE** Joe Biden (Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)

CHAVIS: An Agenda for Black America 2024

by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

Black Experience

Prominent Civil Rights Leaders Share Insights on MLK’s Perspective on Middle East, Ukraine, Trump

by Stacy M. Brown January 14, 2024January 17, 2024

**FILE** Howard University is one of the institutions who have earned a spot on Billboard's prestigious list of the best schools for music business degrees. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

CHAVIS: We Must Work Together to Support HBCUs’ Sustainability in America

by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis January 3, 2024December 11, 2024

**FILE** Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. (Mark Mahoney/NNPA)

NNPA President Benjamin Chavis to Teach Race and Racism Course at Duke University

by Stacy M. Brown December 11, 2023December 11, 2023

James “Bun” McKoy (standing third from left), a member of the civil rights and political prisoner group the Wilmington Ten, died on Nov. 10 at the age of 69. (Courtesy photo)

Black Experience, Black History, National, Stacy M. Brown

Funeral for James ‘Bun’ McKoy, Member of the Wilmington Ten, Set for Friday

by Stacy M. Brown November 16, 2023November 17, 2023

Renowned actress, director and arts educator Phylicia Rashad discussed her family, journey to the stage and work on The Cosby Show, on PBS-TV’s “The Chavis Chronicles,” hosted by National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis. (Courtesy photo)

Phylicia Rashad: A Journey from Houston to Hollywood and Beyond

by Stacy M. Brown October 18, 2023October 19, 2023

**FILE** The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), led by CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. (pictured) and Bobby Henry, issued a resolute statement of support for Israel amidst the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East. (Mark Mahoney/NNPA)

World

NNPA Condemns Attacks on Israel

by Stacy M. Brown October 9, 2023October 9, 2023