<br /><b>BLACK-IN 7-2-26-PART 1 ’The Black Press Soldiers without Swords’ discussion begins</b><br /><br />On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Black Headline News launched the the "BLACK-IN" campaign in conjunction with the July Fourth holiday weekend, using the first forum in a series to educate viewers about the plight and history of the Black press, urging viewers to support Black media with valid, copious explanations.<br /><br />Award-winning news publishers Cheryl Smith of <a href="https://texasmetronews.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas Metro News</a>, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb of <a href="https://www.theonmenetwork.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ONME News</a>, and Brigitte Jones of <a href="https://thebayareareview.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bay Area Review</a>, hosted the five-hour forum, showcasing excerpts of the 1999 film, <a href="https://www.pbs.org/blackpress/film/pressrelease.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords</a>, followed by reflective discussion.<br /><br />The documentary details the history of the Black Press, showcasing some of the first-hand sources who were present during key, historical moments in American history and beyond.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />