The NNPA, the trade association of African American-owned newspapers and media companies, established the Coronavirus Pandemic Task Force to provide timely and up-to-date Coronavirus information and resources for the African American community.
“I am honored to collaborate with the NNPA on behalf of the American Heart Association to share facts and insights to support the health news and resources shared directly with African American communities,” said Dr. Benjamin, who is also Founder and CEO of BayouClinic/Gulf States Health Policy Center in LaBatre, Alabama.
“We are grateful that Dr. Benjamin has joined the NNPA’s Coronavirus Task Force, which is made up of top infectious disease doctors, medical and health experts from various organizations, and public officials.
As a trusted source in African American communities and other communities of color, it is important that we are at the helm with updates and information from reliable top officials and organizations about how the coronavirus is impacting communities of color across the nation,” said Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr, president and CEO, NNPA.
The NNPA is the national trade association for 225 African American owned newspapers and media organizations in 40 states, including the District of Columbia.
