Afro
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesEnglishFounded in 1892, this historic publication stands as the longest-running African American family-owned newspaper in the United States. It serves as a vital voice for the Black community by documenting civil rights progress, social justice issues, and cultural achievements from its base in Washington, D.C.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN WASHINGTON
The daily print news market in the nation's capital is dominated by a single major broadsheet, supplemented by a network of specialized, collegiate, and foreign-language community publications. Founded in 1877, the Washington Post leads the region's circulation with over 474,000 readers. Beyond this flagship paper, the Federal Times caters specifically to government managers, while the Spanish-language El Tiempo Latino targets Hispanic readers. Higher education institutions also contribute to the press ecosystem through student-run outlets like Georgetown University's GU Hoya. Paperboy lists 28 newspapers in Washington.
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- NAACP to bring the 117th National Convention to Chicago
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- Bridges Baltimore: How the Early Career Encounter initiative delivers hands-on training to local college students
- Sophisticated Settings — Lifestyle — July 18, 2026 Voices for change unite at Let’s Get Free March and Concert
- Afro – e-edition 7-18-2026
- Dr. Sonja Brookins Santelises to join Council on Foreign Relations