Black  journalists recall humble beginnings at NNPA publications 

By Aria Brent& AFRO Staff Writer& abrent@afro.com& Throughout its more than 80 years of existence, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) has served as a pillar within the Black Press, allowing for generations of Black journalists to get their start. Many of the organizations within the NNPA are small but mighty publications that have been around long enough to watch journalism students turn into media moguls.Sean Yoes, a staple of the journalism community in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area and beyond, speaks on his humble beginnings in the Black Press. Jenise Griffin is publisher of the Daytona Times, where her career began decades ago after graduating from Florida A&M University. William Rhoden is just one of the many successful Black journalists to credit Black Press with the success of his media career. NNPA publications are known for being an environment that offers a warm introduction into the world of journalism, while also providing live opportunities to cover important issues in the Black community.& “I graduated from Florida A&M University and my first job out of college was at the Daytona Times, where I’m the publisher,” said Jenise Griffin, publisher of the Daytona Times and the Florida Courier. “I worked...