Amsterdam News
New York, New York, United StatesEnglishFounded in 1909, this influential publication stands as one of the oldest and most prominent Black-owned newspapers in the United States. It serves as a vital voice for the African American community in New York City, prioritizing investigative journalism, civil rights advocacy, and coverage of issues affecting people of color.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NEW YORK
Serving as the nation's media capital, this local market features a unique split between internationally circulated dailies with massive readerships and highly localized borough weeklies. Two prominent broadsheets, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times, lead the nation in total circulation. The city also sustains competitive tabloids like the New York Post, founded in 1801, alongside historic specialty publications like the Amsterdam News, one of the oldest African American newspapers in the country. Paperboy lists 60 newspapers in New York.
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