The Bernal E. Smith II Scholarship

Bernal E. Smith II is the late publisher of the Tri-State Defender. Bernal was dedicated to running one of the country’s oldest African American newspapers.

 

This $1,000 scholarship named in his honor is for a hardworking student aspiring to work in media and continue his legacy.

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You can support future journalists and media professionals by donating to the scholarship fund:

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• PayPal: mabjourno@gmail.com

• CashApp: $MABJournalists 

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