“The Oldest & Largest Black Newspaper in East Texas”

The Ebony News Journal was established in January 1993 and began as a monthly publication. It was founded because of the need of the larger African American population to become more informed about issues facing the community. For years, Black leaders and businesspeople expressed the desire for a common, consistent publication that could also serve as a networking tool for the African American consumer. Expansion took place quickly in those first few years, with the paper going from a monthly to a bi-weekly newspaper in September of 1998.

Primary Targeted Areas

Although editions of the Ebony News Journal may be seen all over the East Texas region, our current targeted areas are the metropolitan areas of Tyler and Longview. More than 53 churches and businesses in the Black community receive copies of the ENJ bi-weekly and support the paper through their own advertisements and announcements on a consistent basis. High traffic areas carry the ENJ in our own racks, upon their counters and in space provided by retailers and businesses.

Major or Longtime ENJ Advertisers

Throughout its history, the Ebony News Journal has had the honor of serving many businesses, large and small. Some of our long-term relationships have been built with The City of Tyler, The City of Longview, The State of Texas, Christus Health System, Southside Bank, The Northeast Texas Public Health District, Community Funeral Home, UT Health East Texas, The University of Texas at Tyler, Keith Miller, Attorney, Tyler Independent School District, Area Agency on Aging, East Texas Council of Government and Citizens 1st Bank.

Membership Organizations

The Ebony News Journal maintains associations with the Texas Publishers Association, Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce, and the Better Business Bureau.

Management

The Ebony News Journal is locally and privately owned. Its “roots run deep” in East Texas, and it has a long standing legacy and interest in building a better and stronger community through networking, community support, and facilitating the movement of pertinent information throughout its primary targeted areas.

All press releases, media invitations & community event announcements should be forwarded to info@ebonynewsjournal.com for release.