Issues affecting communities of color now have a home on the World Wide Web thanks to The Bay State Banner. The African American owned weekly news publication has recently launched BayStateBanner.com to give readers online access to the latest in current news topics. From health news articles to recent political issues, The Banner now covers the latest for online audiences.
"The Banner publishes news and information of importance to our readers that is often overlooked by the media," says The Bay State Banner Publisher and Founder Melvin B. Miller. "Our news is tailored to the interests of the communities of color, so that they may be aware of issues that directly affect them."
The Banner spotlights a multitude of informative topics on both a local and national level. From cultural hot topics such as diversity in America to political news on the current presidential candidates, readers can find information that appeals specifically to their interests and concerns all in a single location online.
"As a community newspaper, we are responsible for providing the voice of advocacy which would otherwise go unheard," adds Executive Editor Howard Manly. "With informative topics now available online, our readers now have greater access to current events and issues of concern that may not be available from larger national and local news channels."
BayStateBanner.com features a multitude of unique attributes, including Boston Scenes which spotlights local and culturally relevant events of the week. A major arts and entertainment channel, the site also reports on entertainment news, upcoming events and things to do in Boston. Site visitors can also place ads online for rental properties, roommate searches and affordable housing availability.
The website's organized and well-structured layout makes it easy for site visitors to navigate through the site. Those searching for specific news stories can perform an advanced local news search to locate necessary information needed, and readers can also register for The Banner's e-newsletter to put the most newsworthy and informative topics right at their fingertips.
For more information on The Bay State Banner or to obtain their latest news, visit BayStateBanner.com.
About Bay State Banner:
The Bay State Banner is an independent newspaper that focuses primarily on issues affecting the African American community in Boston, Massachusetts and surrounding areas. Founded in 1965 by Melvin B. Miller, The Banner has been a trusted news source throughout New England and continues to expand its reach in the media marketplace by covering current news topics most pertinent to its minority audiences.