Engaging the Next Generation Through Culture
from Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson Hosted by Make It Plain MIP with Rev. Mark Thompson
On Day One of the National Newspaper Publishers Annual Convention (NNPA)--the convention of all the African American newspapers--a panel discussion on Engaging the Next Generation Through Culture: Building Pathways between The Black Press & The Next Generation Through Education addressed solving the national issue of literacy to reach the next generation, and provided publishers and attendees with solutions to reach an untapped market – schools – to engage a younger demographic of readers, journalists/contributors, and consumers. Afterwards, NNPA President, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. held a Fireside Chat on the Black Press State of Emergency Response through Hip Hop, Education and Literacy. Panelists included: Chelsea Lenora White – Houston Forward Times Business Manager Jarren Small – CEO of Educational Entertainment and Reading with A Rapper and the Reading With a Rapper Team
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