The National Black Business Conference is returning to Atlanta for its 124th edition, with a focus on the legacy of Booker T. Washington and the importance of business development and enterprise ownership for economic liberation, independence, and freedom.
NNPA Events
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), The Black Press of America, presents its Virtual NNPA 2021 Annual Leadership Awards
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This year’s recipients include elected officials, an Olympic champion, and two of America’s foremost physicians. While their career paths may be varied, one cannot underestimate the impact of their shared commitment to creating meaningful and beneficial change in the lives of African Americans.
Olympian Allyson Felix to Receive NNPA National Leadership Award
NNPA NEWSWIRE — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that Felix had joined the Hear Her campaign to share her story and raise awareness about urgent warning signs that could indicate life-threatening complications during and in the year after pregnancy. Because of her bold and tireless work, Felix will receive the 2021 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) National Leadership Award for excellence and innovative leadership in Black America.
NNPA and Zenger News Unite to Sponsor Virtual TECH CONFERENCE 2021
NNPA NEWSWIRE — TECH CONFERENCE 2021, a one-day virtual summit will begin at 11 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021. The conference is designed and structured to present timely and constructive information, data, and best practices on the various technological advances in the national and global marketplace that can help sustain Black-owned businesses during the prolonged pandemic and afterwards.
‘Always There’ – Dr. John Warren Honored with 2021 NNPA Lifetime Achievement Award
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Rev. Dr. John Warren, who accepted his prestigious award virtually while battling an illness, has remained a steady hand among the more than 230 African American publishers and media company owners who are members of the Black Press of America.
NNPA Kicks off Midwinter Training Conference by Tackling the Challenges of COVID-19
NNPA NEWSWIRE — This year’s National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) Midwinter Training Conference will feature workshops, webinars, and information to help Black Press members manage their business more effectively. The conference’s theme is “Black Press of America: Challenges, Responsibilities, and Opportunities Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic.”
“Let It Be Known” NNPA Rolls Out Live Daily Breaking News Broadcast
Black Press USA — The new program, which kicked off earlier this month, features an interactive rundown of the hot topics of the day – providing news and information to an audience that demands Black inclusion.

