Est. 1880 — Present
THE BLACK PRESS
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Documenting 145 years of journalistic resilience, community voice, and cultural history across New Jersey.
Historical highlights
Pioneering voices that defined their eras and shaped public discourse.
The Sentinel
Trenton, NJ • 1880–1882
Trenton's first Black newspaper, founded by R. Henri Herbert. A pioneering voice in the post-Reconstruction era, published weekly at 4 North Broad Street. Merged with the Trenton Herald in 1883.
New Jersey Trumpet
Jersey City / Newark • 1887–1897
Founded by William Murrell, this weekly advocated for civil rights, economic advancement, and political participation during rapid urban growth and discrimination.
The Echo
Long Branch / Red Bank • 1904–1943
"The oldest colored paper in New Jersey." Served the Jersey Shore's Black communities for nearly four decades during the Jim Crow era.
New Jersey Guardian
Newark, NJ • 1934–1942
"Voice of the Colored People." Represented Newark's Black community during the Great Depression and early World War II, edited by F. R. Clark.
NJ Afro-American
Newark, NJ • 1941–Present
The longest-running Black newspaper in New Jersey, operating continuously for over 80 years. A major voice during the Civil Rights era.
Black Newark
Newark, NJ • 1968–1974
"The Voice of New Ark's Inner City." Emerged during intense political organizing following the 1967 Newark uprising, published by the Committee for Unified Newark.
Contemporary voices
Today's Black-owned media outlets continuing the legacy of community journalism.
Trenton Journal
Trenton, NJ
Founded by Kenneth Miles after community listening sessions. Solutions-based journalism for Trenton's majority Black and Latino community.
Visit trentonjournal.com →Ark Republic
Newark, NJ
Founded by Dr. Kaia Niambi Shivers. Multimedia journalism amplifying underrepresented voices through podcasts, photo essays, and creative storytelling.
Visit arkrepublic.com →NJ Urban News
Newark, NJ
"A Voice for the Voiceless." Founded by Penda Howell. Your Black news source in the Garden State, covering stories overlooked by mainstream media.
Visit njurbannews.com →Black In Jersey
Trenton, NJ
"Our Voices, Our Perspectives." Founded by Tennyson Coleman. A statewide digital publication focused on Black community news and culture.
Visit blackinjersey.com →The Nubian News
Trenton, NJ
Founded by Kamau Kujichagulia. New Jersey's only African-American-Hispanic news source, serving both communities for over 35 years.
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