About: Bay State Banner
The Bay State Banner is an independent newspaper primarily geared toward the readership interests of the African-American community in Boston, Massachusetts. The Bay State Banner was founded in 1965 by who remains the chief editor and publisher. In 2015, the publication celebrated its 50th anniversary serving the region's minority-oriented neighborhoods. Notable journalists who have worked at the Bay State Banner include PBS host Gwen Ifill, NPR commentator Robin Washington, and , a former Boston Globe reporter, community activist and author, who served as the Banner's first editor.
