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NNPA Fund members stand with family members of the late Bernal E. Smith II, who was honored during this year’s enshrinement ceremony. From left to right: Kelly Hodges, executive director; John Warren, board member; and Karen Carter Richards, chair; Smith’s wife, Tawonda Peete-Smith; daughter, Brianna Smith-Herman; and sister, Cher D. Smith. Pictured at the far right is Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of NNPA. The ceremony took place on March 18 on the campus of Howard University during the NNPA Fund’s Black Press Week. Credit: AFRO Photo/D. Kevin McNeir. NNPA Fund members stand with family members of the late Bernal E. Smith II, who was honored during this year’s enshrinement ceremony. From left to right: Kelly Hodges, executive director; John Warren, board member; and Karen Carter Richards, chair; Smith’s wife, Tawonda Peete-Smith; daughter, Brianna Smith-Herman; and sister, Cher D. Smith. Pictured at the far right is Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., president and CEO of NNPA. The ceremony took place on March 18 on the campus of Howard University during the NNPA Fund’s Black Press Week. Credit: AFRO Photo/D. Kevin McNeir.

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