April Ryan and Black Press Honored at 2025 White House Correspondents' Association Gala

This year's White House Correspondents' Association dinner presented a distinct atmosphere. Absent were the President and usual comedic headliners, transforming the event into a national celebration of free speech. The evening honored diversity and esteemed journalists, such as April Ryan, who now holds the record as the longest-serving African American White House correspondent. Despite the backdrop of previous administration's press freedom challenges, speakers emphasized journalism's vital role in democracy. WHCA President Eugene Daniels and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. further highlighted achievements within the Black Press.