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The article focuses on the Black Zine Fair, an event that brought together zine creators and enthusiasts at the Powerhouse Arts Grand Hall. Topics include the activities and workshops offered, the involvement of Sojourners for Justice Press in organizing the fair, and the support from various co-sponsors such as the Barnard Zine Library and the Free Black Women's Library.

The article reports on the lack of media coverage on the killing of African Americans Alize Ramon Smith and Jarron Keonte Moreland by White suspects Kevin Garcia-Boetler, Johnny Shane Barker and Garcia-Boetler 16-year old brother.

Focuses on the victory of Al Sharpton in the Democratic Primary for mayor of New York City, and how the white press' failure to believe that he would win, shows its ignorance of New York City. Media's desire not to have an articulate Black on any of their shows; Plight of Black and Hispanic media workers who are afraid of losing their jobs.

The article reports on the impact of the U.S. war on fraudulent news on the global free press enemies.

The article offers the author's views on the news media industry in the U.S. He states that nowadays most of the news provided is biased and non-objective. He further analyzes various news reports related to U.S. politicians including Herman Cain's presidential candidature, George W. Bush's criticism of government policies and Laura Ingraham's remarks on the legislator, Charles Rangel. He also emphasizes the need of unbiased political news in future.

The author offers political advice for U.S. President-elect Barack Obama. He argues that Obama should avoid conflict with the U.S. news media. He argues that the Obama would face problems if he fights with the media. He mentions problems faced by former U.S. presidents, including Bill Clinton and George W. Bush when they tried to challenge freedom of the press.

The article presents information related to a recent rash of shootings around Bedford-Stuyvesant's Public School 21, New York. Under the leadership of former principal and current vice chancellor of the Board of Regents, Adelaide Sanford, Public School 21 was known for achieving the highest reading scores of any urban school in New York State. According to Alicia Maxey from the Department of Education, the shooting occurred away from the school and that the Department of Education has nothing to do with this matter. On the other hand, Dennis Laffin, from the police press department said that the police Press Department of New York does not have a defined plan to deal with this particular precinct.

AS Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon's office claims to have another 100 leads on the singer Michael Jackson child-molestation case from the tip line for other potential victims, the credibility of the 14-year-old accuser and his family is totally falling apart. In one of the news about the accuser, The New York Daily News reported that the accuser allegedly tried to steal clothes from West Covina, California, on orders from his father, who is reportedly a drug addict, when he was only 8.

In one sense, one couldn't ask for more diversity at the daily press briefings at the United States Central Command at Doha, Qatar. One moment, the author was sitting between journalists from Japan and Finland. A few minutes later, he was talking to colleagues from France, England, Germany, Holland, Mexico, Korea, Canada or from one of 30 countries represented in Doha. But when Army Brig. Gen. Vincent Brooks, an African-American, looked into the audience to call on reporters last week, the author was only one who shared his racial heritage. The author feels that it is not a tribute to him or his news organization—it's an indictment of the American news media.

Reports the functions of press to the life of Blacks in the U.S. Emphasis on the level of freedom; Development of the concept of Black Americans; Regulations of the positions of inferiority.

The author reflects on the lack of credibility of the news media industry in the U.S. He expresses concern on the emergence of the so-called mainstream news media in the country which are focused on political stories and issues that often result to clearly biased reporting. The author reminds the need for the industry to improve its approaches in providing useful news coverage and commentaries to regain the public's trust.

The article discusses the author's view on the reliability and credibility of news media in providing reports and information. The author says that news reports mixed with objective idea lead to the biased opinions of media outlets particularly on the printing of newspapers, magazines and electronic radio and television as well as online media. He adds that television news anchors are specializing in soft features and provides headlines about a crime without naming directly the respondent.

The article reports on the press identification card, which offers the holder as legitimate member of the press and allow freelance journalists to cover events as print or radio in New York City. It cites that the proposed changes on Chapter 11 of Title 38 of the Official Compilation of Rules has allows freelance and online journalists to apply for the press card. It mentions that the proposed changes were due to the lawsuit filed by online reporters who were denied of press passes.

The author focuses on the issues of integrity, honesty and objectivity in the news business in the U.S. He cites the case of television host Lou Dobbs who was covered by the mainstream media after his departure at Cable News Network (CNN). The author also argues the way television news are delivered to the audience and how mainstream media can become worse.

Information about the workshop on reporting gender-based violence (GBV) hosted by the Inter Presss Service held in Nairobi, Keny from August 3-7, 2009 is presented. The said workshop was a primary part of a project from the Dutch government's MDG3 Fund. The workshop main goal was to discuss the effect of GBV (physical, psychological and economic violence) in human. It featured several editors and reporters worldwide including Zipporah Musau and Sylvia Mwichuli.

The author criticizes the declining quality of mainstream news media in the U.S. The author describes daily newspapers as biased and subjective. The author details the reaction to the racist cartoon published by "The New York Post." The author outlines examples of the subjective reporting from "The New York Times."

The article provides an author's view on the statement of Democratic vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro regarding the candidacy of Sen. Barack Hussein Obama in the U.S. He notes that most honest Black people had to agree with her when she bluntly stated the obvious. Ferraro stated that Obama would not be in the said position if he was a white man. The author pointed out that the liberal white news media has given a free pass to Obama for fear of being considered racist.

The article reports that U.S. Congressional leaders are upset at the Pentagon's admission last week that it has been paying for "good news" stories written by the military and placed in Iraqi media by a Washington D.C.-based public relations firm. In a briefing for the powerful chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Republican John Warner of Virginia, the military acknowledged that news articles written by U.S. troops had been placed as paid advertisements in the Iraqi news media, and not always properly identified.

In this article the author narrates his experience with Mattiebelle Woods, his first newspaper job. In the turbulent 1960s, Mattiebelle Woods' thoughtful, steady influence encouraged me and her devoted grandson, photographer Ken Bedford, to help make The Milwaukee Star one of America's best Black newspapers. The staff knew we could always call on her for a fact, a name, a time or a place in our coverage of the Black community. Mattiebelle knew everyone in town and loved to print their names. She'd attend a gathering and list everyone there in her legendary "Party Line" column for weeklies such as The Milwaukee Courier, Star and Defender, among others.

The article reports on aspiring Russians young journalists. A recent poll by the Independent Analytical Centre found that only 13 percent of the Russian public trusted the news from their country's press about the Beslan tragedy A group of young journalists at the children's news agency YNPRESS in Moscow is trying to change that. The Russian mass media is often very similar is often very similar and don't differ very much from each other. The article also presents interviews of young Russian journalists.

"The Agronomist," a documentary about the life and work of slain Haitian radio journalist Jean Leopold Dominique, is a fascinating, insightful ninety-minute journey centered on one of Haiti's staunchest supporters of political and economic freedom. Dominique (Jean Leopold Dominique), who was born into a life of privilege, made a career of challenging the status-quo government of Haiti. Trained as an agronomist, Dominique eventually turned his attention from agriculture to film, and finally to broadcast journalism, becoming the owner of Haiti's oldest radio station, Radio Haiti Inter.

There was something very frightening about George Bush as he entered the room from which his third press conference would be held. Certainly, this must have been the view of Bush as he looked out at the group of the most cowardly people in the world, the American Press Corps. Maybe that is how Bush wishes for this singular moment in his history as chief executive of the United States to be perceived and recorded. There was no question that Bush would be handled gently, for that is all that this Press Corps knows.

There has been more press about what celebrity homemaker Martha Stewart may or may not have done in the press in New York City, since the Stewart trial began than anything else that has or has not happened, or hasn't had as its theme Black murder, Black-on-Black murder, Black-on-white rape, Black participation in the presidential process or why Blacks have done so poorly in the United States of America, especially since white America has afforded them all the opportunities available in the United States. In Stewart's treatment by white media Black community have been made to believe that she has been treated like Blacks because the media does not wish to accord to her any break that might have been accorded to her based upon rank or privilege.

In addition to the American-led war coalition's ongoing failure to admit to killing thousands of civilians in Iraq, another hallmark of ghastly Gulf War II is a misguided, media-driven notion expressed by many people that they oppose the war but support the troops. According to the article author, this is pure foolish talk. The sole mission of troops in any war is to kill the enemy. But if you back these soldiers it follows that you back what they're doing. So if you're against the war but say you support American troops in Iraq beating up on that small, beleaguered Country, you're dealing in doubletalk.

Lists the specific historical dates and events on the development of Black Press in the U.S.

Reports on the brief session of Democratic mayoral candidate Mark Green with the representatives from the community press in New York, New York. Report of Green's reconciliation with Democratic rival, Bronx Borough Pres; Issue of affordable housing; Provision of services to the communities.

Examines future prospects for Black newspapers in the United States. Historical roots of the Black press; Mission and vision of Black newspapers; Relevance of the Black press to addressing fast-paced changes brought forth by an information-based society.

States that the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is looking into the media's conduct during apartheid in South Africa. Claim made by journalist Jon Qwelane to the commission; When the commission began its hearing; Role of the media during apartheid.

Focuses on the existence of stereotypes in the media, with reference to journalist Les Payne's views on the media's exaggerated coverage of the role Tiger Woods' white caddie played in the golfer's success. Views expressed by Payne before a panel of members of the New York media; Purpose for the media.

Editorial. Presents an excerpt of an essay on the issue of whether the black press can grow independently with all the events occurring in the United States.

Reports that the Nigerian government has clamped down on the country's press, closing down two leading publications and arresting their editors. Details of the incidents; Acts of intimidation against members of the press; Attacks against the press claimed to have been ordered by Nigerian leader General Sani Abacha.

Editorial. Criticizes the biased presentation by Geraldo Rivera, a Hispanic talk show host, on the national television about the `not guilty' verdict in the O.J. Simpson case. Author's observations and comments on the show, white American press and the criminal justice system.

Reports on a fact finding mission by a delegation of Black newspaper executives and writers lead by National Newspaper Publishers Association president Dorothy Leavell to Nigeria, on the invitation of the Nigerian Foreign Minister Tom Ikimi. Purpose of the visit; Reports on Nigeria by the white press.

Announces the availability of the New York Press Association's scholarships for journalism students in New York for the 1995-1996 academic school year.