Unity in Action: How the Black Church and Black Press are Empowering African American Communities

Nashville, TN — In a groundbreaking development, a coalition of prominent Black faith organizations and the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has launched a strategic partnership aimed at addressing systemic inequalities affecting African American communities across the country. Leading this initiative are influential figures such as Dr. Boise Kimber (President of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.), Bishop J. Drew Sheard (Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ), Dr. Samuel Tolbert (President of the National Baptist Convention of America), and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., an esteemed civil rights leader and NNPA President. Dr. Kimber emphasized the coalition’s unity, stating, “There is strength in unity. There is power in our collective voice.” The alliance seeks to tackle long-standing challenges in healthcare, education, and economic equity. Focusing on five core initiatives, they will foster a unified narrative, mobilize resources, hold corporations accountable, empower youth, and demand responsiveness from elected officials. In their words, “When we act as one, we cannot be ignored.” The coalition invites engagement from all community stakeholders to advance justice and progress.