Frances “Toni” Draper

@afronews @Meg_say @Report4America Let's be clear Black founded media, Black targeted media, Black supported media, Black endorsed media are not all Black owned media. @WordinBlack @NNPA_BlackPress @afronews

Research shows that maintaining employment is a greater challenge for Black Americans living with traumatic brain injuries than other demographics. wordinblack.com/2023/08/black-…

Prichard, a mostly Black town on the Gulf Coast in Alabama, faces a water crisis from the deterioration of pipes and flooding caused by climate change, forcing residents out of their homes. Learn more: bit.ly/47NjWwY #WordInBlack #PrichardAL #ClimateJustice

@afronews Congrats to all!

"Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook honors 24 women of excellence in the religious field with UnSung She-Roes Awards. Who are the unsung heroes in your community? #ReligiousExcellence" ow.ly/6kUl50QhJeY

A pioneer in Black history now has her name and legacy permanently etched into ⁦@fortjackson⁩ redesignated its Army support institute campus in honor of Columbia native Charity Adams, the first black woman to become an Army officer. #SixTripleEight wltx.com/amp/article/ne…

Discover 1,750 years of Ethiopian art and history at the Walters Art Museum's latest exhibit. How important is it to showcase African culture in museums? #EthiopiaAtTheCrossroads ow.ly/s1EL50Qhwx4

@CEXAlsobrooks Check out this story on wordinblack.com wordinblack.bluelena.io/index.php?acti…

So proud of team AFRO. Rankings will be announced in Miami in December 11-12.

"Higher education is not just about academic enrichment for inner-city youth; it’s a beacon of hope, a tool of empowerment, and a catalyst for profound change." wordinblack.com/2023/10/the-im…

Joy DeGruy and Bahia Cross Overton: Leading a racial healing renaissance By Joseph Williams, Word In Black ow.ly/tMVM50Q5pIg #podcast #racialhealing #DrJoyDeGruy #BeTheHealing

Honoring our heroes, one story at a time. 🇺🇸 In this special video, we salute the incredible military veterans who have shared their inspiring journeys with us. Thank you for your service and for being a part of our community #VeteransSalute #CommunityHeroes 🫡🇺🇸 #AfroNews

Parents of students from Carver Vocational Technical High School sound off after three students are shot in front of school #AfroNews #Baltimore #CarverTechnicalHighSchool

Black men have a 70% higher risk of heart failure compared with white men. High-stress, low-reward jobs can make their risk of heart failure even greater. wordinblack.com/2023/10/high-s…

Has racism impacted your health? Word In Black health reporter @AlexaImani wants to hear from you for an upcoming series about racism and chronic illness. Take the survey or leave a voicemail at 512-765-4539 to share your story. tinyurl.com/6nu6rhz9

Baltimore native becomes member of elite Navy Honor Guard By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel, Navy Office of Community Outreach ow.ly/yXtq50PYMIk #Navy #honorguard #Baltimore #TaurianJones

Join us on Facebook Live on Wednesday, October 25, for a conversation with @drjoydegruy and @BahiaHoney on what is needed to have true racial healing. This collaborative discussion will be epic! Don’t miss it!

Must read from @kbmiami Our new research at @WordInBlack in partnership with @DeloitteUS backs this up - Black communities do not see themselves represented in mainstream media. Thx for the @TheBloomLab shout out & funding. It is making a huge impact.

@afronews Congratulations! So happy for you.

AT&T executive LaTara Harris leaves Corporate America to head Crittenton Services of Greater Washington By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer ow.ly/1Bkm50PZhPU #LaTaraHarris #CrittentonServices ##WashingtonDC

Sad and concerned that there’s an active shooter on Morgan’s campus in our usually quiet neighborhood. Like the students, we are sheltering in place. #praying

I’m so very proud of @SacObserver Senior Staff Writer @GbUnlimited for her work on this powerful series INSIDE OUT which examines the impact mass incarceration has had on Blacks. Today kicks off the series which will run through October. Great work! sacobserver.com/inside-out-a-l…

@localmediarocks @Adriana_Lacy @LocalMediaAssoc @TheBloomLab @WaltonFamilyFdn Welcome @Adriana_Lacy. We look forward to working with you.

So excited to have @Adriana_Lacy working with @LocalMediaAssoc and @TheBloomLab helping 26 local Black news organizations with audience strategy Thanks @WaltonFamilyFdn localmedia.org/1980/09/adrian…