The Skanner Breaking News June 9, 2014

New! Online Ordering for Classified Ads at The Skanner News

We realize your time is valuable. We now have online classified ad ordering for your convenience. Place your classified ad in print, online or both using our new quick and easy form… Click here to order your ad!

Gang Task Force Hears from Victims and Prepares for Summer

Two mothers who lost their sons in gang shootings are appealing for witnesses to come forward and help solve those crimes…For all the information click here

From The Skanner News Vaults:

‘Snitch, Witness, Citizen,’ Commentary by Rob Ingram

The Skanner News’ columnist, who passed away in November of 2011, wrote eloquently about an issue still at the forefront today…To read the whole story click here

GOP Struggles to Recruit Black Voters, Candidates

Getting African-Americans and other minority voters on board is a priority for the GOP in part because birth rates among whites are shrinking in the U.S… To read all about it click here

The Black Press: End of an Era? JET Magazine Goes Digital Only

From now on the magazine will become an online only publication… To check the details click here

The Skanner News Community Calendar

Family fun events under $10… To see all the events click here

Black Publishers to Hold 2014 NNPA Annual Convention in Portland

With hundreds of newspapers reaching a combined audience of some 15 million people, the NNPA continues to play a crucial role in civil rights and economic empowerment for Black Americans

The National Newspaper Publishers Convention will be Jun 25-28 in Portland.

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