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In their first year, Banner’s new owners aimed to preserve legacy with their eyes set on growth

In their first year, Banner’s new owners aimed to preserve legacy with their eyes set on growth

A little over a year ago, the Bay State Banner came under new ownership, signifying a fresh era for New England’s oldest and Boston’s only Black-owned weekly newspaper. Taking over from founder Melvin B. Miller, veteran journalists and entrepreneurs Ron Mitchell and André Stark aimed to uphold a legacy that spanned nearly six decades.

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Passing of the torch: Banner changes hands

Passing of the torch: Banner changes hands

A younger but seasoned generation of journalists is leading the Bay State Banner into its second half century in the wake of its sale Feb. 28 to a new Black ownership team.

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