Miya Williams Fayne is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University in media, technology and society, an M.A. from Emerson College in publishing and writing, and a B.A. from the University of Southern California in print journalism. Her research investigates the production and consumption of digital Black press outlets.

Williams Fayne's The Blackish Press is a sorely needed addition to scholarship on how Black journalism continues to evolve over the ages. Her careful consideration of economic, technological, and political influences addresses the complexities of Black media ecosystems today - from the digital transitions of stalwart publications like Ebony and Jet to the emergence of hyperlocal digital offerings - that are linked by a common history and yet divergent cultures. This book is essential for any study of Black media and journalism in the 21st century.

• 1: Introduction: The Role of the Black Press 2: The Great Digital Migration: The History and Future of the Black Press 3: Content Over Everything: The Entertainment Versus Advocacy Debate 4: The Non-Black Effect: Why Ownership Matters 5: By Us, for Us?: Examining the Digital Black Press' Audience 6: "Meet the People Where They Are": Digital Media and Audience Engagement 7: Conclusion: Why We Need the Blackish Press Appendix A: Interviews With Journalists Appendix B: Focus Groups With Readers Appendix C: Web Metrics

Miya Williams Fayne is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University in media, technology and society, an M.A. from Emerson College in publishing and writing, and a B.A. from the University of Southern California in print journalism. Her research investigates the production and consumption of digital Black press outlets.

Williams Fayne's The Blackish Press is a sorely needed addition to scholarship on how Black journalism continues to evolve over the ages. Her careful consideration of economic, technological, and political influences addresses the complexities of Black media ecosystems today - from the digital transitions of stalwart publications like Ebony and Jet to the emergence of hyperlocal digital offerings - that are linked by a common history and yet divergent cultures. This book is essential for any study of Black media and journalism in the 21st century.

• 1: Introduction: The Role of the Black Press 2: The Great Digital Migration: The History and Future of the Black Press 3: Content Over Everything: The Entertainment Versus Advocacy Debate 4: The Non-Black Effect: Why Ownership Matters 5: By Us, for Us?: Examining the Digital Black Press' Audience 6: "Meet the People Where They Are": Digital Media and Audience Engagement 7: Conclusion: Why We Need the Blackish Press Appendix A: Interviews With Journalists Appendix B: Focus Groups With Readers Appendix C: Web Metrics