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The Community News Association, in partnership with the Diverse News Association, has been supporting diverse media outlets for over 30 years. Their Diverse News Initiative focuses on sustainability through strategies like growing audiences via Indoor Digital Billboards, delivering new clients through targeted marketing campaigns, and creating additional revenue streams. They offer financial opportunities, barter systems, and partnerships to enhance cash flow and client access. The initiative also introduces new platforms like social media dashboards, sponsored content, and AI-driven editorial opportunities. Additionally, they streamline operations for media partners and provide access to preferred vendor rates for services like legal, graphic design, and web development.

50th-anniversary logo for SLATE, featuring a large blue '50' with the word 'SLATE' integrated into the '0', and the years '1975' and '2025' in green above and below, separated by thin blue lines.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Places Hiring in St. Louis: Holly Jolly Job Fair Brings Career Opportunities

by ELAINIE CAMPBELL | STL BLACK BIZDecember 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Looking for places hiring in St. Louis? The Holly Jolly Job Fair, Dec 4–5, connects job seekers with hiring St. Louis employers. Celebrate SLATE’s 50th anniversary while exploring career opportunities.

Top Detroit News Stories This Week: Snow-covered suburban street in Detroit during winter, with houses, bare trees, and evergreens lining the partially plowed road under a clear blue sky."
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Baby Found, Winter Storm and Emergency Alert Cyberattack: Detroit’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizNovember 29, 2025November 29, 2025
Snow-covered Chicago streets with festive holiday market and people braving the winter storm.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Winter Storm Warning, Sports, and Porch Piracy: Chicagoland’s Week in Review

by Samuel E. OrtizNovember 29, 2025November 29, 2025
National Guard members patrolling near the White House after ambush shooting.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

National Guard Tragedy, Mayor Bowser’s Decision, and Black Friday Trends: DC’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordNovember 28, 2025November 28, 2025
St. Louis and Missouri: The Missouri State Capitol building, symbolizing legislative action and governance in St. Louis and Missouri.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

This Week Now in St. Louis and Missouri: Fatal Crash, Special Session, and Local News

by Samuel E. OrtizNovember 28, 2025November 28, 2025
Metro East St. Louis news highlights: Carlyle police investigation, winter weather advisory, and St. Clair County budget compromise.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Metro East St. Louis News: Crime, Weather, and Community Updates

by David BeckfordNovember 28, 2025November 28, 2025
How Illinois is Supporting Small Businesses with $10 Million in Grants: Chicago skyline representing Illinois small business grants announcement
Posted inCommunity News Networks

How Illinois is Supporting Small Businesses with $10 Million in Grants

by Samuel E. OrtizNovember 28, 2025November 28, 2025
A large storage facility filled with piles of salt and de-icing materials, showcasing Kansas City's readiness for winter weather.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Kansas City is Prepared for Winter Weather Heading into 2026

by David BeckfordNovember 28, 2025November 28, 2025
A stack of free firewood for St. Louis residents at a city park.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

City of St. Louis Offering Firewood for Residents in 2025

by Samuel E. OrtizNovember 28, 2025November 28, 2025
A coffee cup from The Daily Drip Coffee Café with a textured design, next to a basket of fresh pastries wrapped in white paper bags.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Discover The Daily Drip: Old North STL’s Newest Coffee Gem

by Artemis IngramNovember 27, 2025November 27, 2025
A vibrant promotional image of The Skate Haus featuring a stylized roller skate surrounded by colorful graffiti-like splashes, promoting it as St. Louis' hottest skating rink.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Roll Into Fun: Why The Skate Haus is St. Louis’ Hottest Skating Spot”

by Artemis IngramNovember 27, 2025November 27, 2025
Elegant holiday-themed invitation for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis Sip & Shop event, featuring golden script text on a festive red background with bokeh lights.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Holiday Shopping with a Purpose: Join BGCSTL’s Sip & Shop

by Artemis IngramNovember 26, 2025November 26, 2025
NAACP St. Louis City Branch logo featuring bold blue text on a white background with a two-toned blue and yellow backdrop.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Man Pleads Guilty to Threatening St. Louis NAACP Office

by TNM StaffNovember 25, 2025November 25, 2025
Tiana Williams and Reggie Williams smile together at the Boys & Girls Clubs Herbert Hoover Club during a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway event.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

NFL Stars Jameson & Isaiah Williams Donate Turkeys to 200+ Families

by Artemis IngramNovember 24, 2025November 27, 2025
A stylish woman in zebra print with a contemplative expression, set against a vibrant green-lit rooftop party scene.
Posted inEvent

Don’t Miss The Phyllis Hyman Experience on Dec 7 in St. Louis

by Artemis IngramNovember 23, 2025November 25, 2025
A Chicago musician smiling while volunteering at a food pantry, surrounded by shelves of food items, symbolizing community engagement and service.
Posted inFood

Chicago Musician Reaches 1,000 Volunteer Hours at Food Pantry, Encourages Artists to Increase Community Engagement

by EIN PresswireNovember 22, 2025November 25, 2025
Flyer for the St. Louis Regional Access & Functional Needs Town Hall, featuring event details, date, and location with a St. Louis skyline background.
Posted inEvent

Collaborate for Change: St. Louis AFN Town Hall on Disaster Preparedness

by TNM StaffNovember 22, 2025November 25, 2025
A smiling woman holding a 'SOLD' sign attached to a 'FOR SALE' real estate sign, symbolizing a successful property sale. She is dressed warmly, standing outdoors in a residential area.
Posted inContributor

The Growing Diversity of St. Louis REALTORS®: A Turning Point for Our Region

by Kelly Harris The Hauser GroupNovember 21, 2025November 25, 2025
A brightly lit Christmas tree at Campus Martius Park, Detroit, surrounded by festive decorations and a cascading fountain.
Posted inNews

Contested Elections, School Safety, and Holiday Cheer: Detroit’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffNovember 21, 2025November 25, 2025
A smiling man in a dark blue suit and glasses standing outdoors with greenery and urban buildings in the background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Mayoral Budget, Crime, and Community Events: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffNovember 21, 2025November 25, 2025
Posted inNews

Court Blocks Guard Deployment, Cheney Honored, and Stadium Debate: D.C.’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffNovember 21, 2025November 25, 2025
Chicago Police Department patch featuring the city’s emblem and motto, "Urbs in Horto," symbolizing Chicago's history and values.
Posted inFeatured

Protests, Policing, and Property Taxes: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by David BeckfordNovember 14, 2025November 25, 2025
 Interstate 375 highway sign with a teal-tinted aerial view of a Detroit highway interchange in the background.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Skelton Brothers Case, I-375 Progress, and Pistons’ Winning Streak: Detroit’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffNovember 14, 2025November 25, 2025
A modern stadium design with a transparent roof, filled with spectators, featuring the word “WASHINGTON” on the field.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Shutdown Ends, Crime Concerns Rise, and Commanders Stadium Moves Forward: D.C.’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffNovember 14, 2025November 25, 2025
Posted inCommunity News Networks

Life Reflections: Beloved St. Louis Educator, Mentor and Leader Dr. Lawrence Jones, Sr. passes at 87

by Lawrence Jones II, PhDJanuary 21, 2024November 25, 2025

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