That’s where she started, but not where she ended up.
With no experience in journalism, she started from scratch learning all of the aspects of the newspaper industry and made personal sacrifices for the never-ending news cycle. But her interest and enthusiasm helped her endure.
Today she is well-versed and proud journalist.
Hampton and the other NNPA publishers are a testament to the fact that print is not a dying industry. Although she enjoys keeping the Black Press alive, being a publisher is still a cumbersome position.
“I still face challenges to be responsible for keeping the lights on for the entire publication as with any Black business, and we are always looking for avenues to aid in additional revenue as the Internet is taking over.”
Jackie Hampton has been with the NNPA for 12 years and sits on the Foundation Board of Directors. She is also active in her home community—she leads a troop of Girl Scouts, among other things.
She said, “It excites me to be an asset to my community.”
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