Dayton's African American Voice since 1993

The Dayton Weekly News, founded in 1993 by Don G. Black, is Dayton, Ohio’s longest-running African American newspaper. It provides fair and accurate news coverage for the African-American community, addressing a need identified by Black. The paper delivers weekly content on local politics, health, education, business, community news, religion, sports, and entertainment. Inspired by pioneers like Paul Laurence Dunbar, it continues to offer positive and informative news for its readers, both in print and online.

Our Mission

The Dayton Weekly News aims to strengthen the community by delivering positive, African American-focused content across various local topics, ensuring it’s always "news you can use."

Dayton Local News

Among the Heroes: The Untold Stories of Black First Responders on 9/11

Twelve FDNY Vulcan Society members and others are honored for their courage on 9/11. Read their powerful untold stories of bravery and sacrifice.

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Local Teen Bridges Generations and Oceans

18‑Year‑Old Brooke Gates empowers students in Africa through scholarships and service. At just 18 years old, Northmont High School graduate Brooke Gates is proving that youth, compassion, and initiative can ripple across continents. Inspired by a simple question from a Liberian schoolgirl, Gates founded the Brooke Gates Project, a grassroots effort that’s already awarded scholarships to more than 50 students in Liberia—and she’s just getting started.

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Greater West Dayton Incubator Has New Director

The University of Dayton has named alumna, educator, community advocate and entrepreneur Juanita-Michelle Darden as director of the Greater West Dayton Incubator.

Introducing Our New Real Estate Section

We’re proud to announce the launch of the Dayton Weekly News Real Estate Hub — a dynamic new space on our website dedicated to real estate listings, professional services, and housing resources that directly serve our local community.

This initiative is made possible through a powerful partnership with the Greater Dayton Realtist Association (GDRA), the local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) — the oldest minority real estate trade association in the country.

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Community Updates

Ohio NAACP Elects New Statewide Leadership Team

Tom Roberts and Dr. Derrick Foward re-elected to lead Ohio NAACP. See the full list of statewide and youth leadership elected for 2025–2027.

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Dayton Branch NAACP Receives Prestigious National Recognition at 116th NAACP National Convention

Dr. Derrick L. Foward, President of the Dayton Branch was honored with two esteemed Thalheimer Awards The Dayton Branch of the National...

YLAG Relaunches Project Brown Girl With a Focus on Body Positivity

Young Ladies Aspiring Greatness (YLAG) is relaunching its Project Brown Girl campaign on September 2, 2025, spotlighting body positivity. The initiative encourages teens to embrace their natural beauty and self-worth while challenging harmful self-image pressures from social media.

A New Option for Care!

A new healthcare option is now available at 2649 Salem Ave., Dayton. This location offers easily accessible medical services, including urgent care, physical therapy, and medical imaging at Miami Valley Hospital, specialized care from Premier Physician Network at The Bull Family Diabetes Center and Premier Cardiovascular Institute, and lab services from CompuNet Clinical Laboratories. For more information, click the button or scan the QR code for directions.

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Education

YLAG Relaunches Project Brown Girl With a Focus on Body Positivity

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Learn to Earn Dayton Releases Community Outcomes Data Dashboard

Learn to Earn Dayton has launched a new Community Outcomes Data Dashboard to track progress in financial stability, thriving neighborhoods, educational success, and family health. The tool gives residents, nonprofits, and policymakers an easy way to see what’s working—and where more focus is needed—to help students and families thrive.

Student Spotlight: Chico Minor Jr. – NPower Graduate, Cohort 2

At 25 years old, Chico Minor Jr. from Dayton, Ohio, has transformed his life thanks to NPower. After feeling stuck in jobs without a...

Business Spotlight

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Dayton Celebrates Black Business Month with Purpose

Every August, Dayton Weekly News joins communities across the country in observing Black Business Month - a time to elevate Black entrepreneurship and drive conversations around equity, ownership, and generational wealth. For us, it’s more than a tribute. It’s a commitment.

Jesse Patterson poses in his restaurant, Southern Hospitality

From Dayton to Columbus: Jesse (JP) Patterson Brings ‘Southern Hospitality’ to Life

Located at 5031 Chatterton Road in Columbus, Southern Hospitality is a casual restaurant that blends the bold, rich flavors of West African cuisine with soul food staples from the American South.

Miami Valley Urban League Honoring four individuals and a minority business for their unwavering commitment and transformative efforts in the community.

Miami Valley Urban League: 2025 Pillar Award Recipients

Miami Valley Urban League Announces their 2025 Pillar Award Recipients

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Faith and Inspiration

Kettering College Announces New President, Dr. Lamata Mitchell

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Sophia Learning Center to Host Gospel on Skates Family Night

June is a time to honor the cherished bonds that families share, and this year, Sophia Learning Center celebrates National Family Month with the much-anticipated return of the center’s annual fundraiser, Gospel on Skates – Family Night! Scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Orbit Fun Center in Huber Heights.

Dayton's African American Voice since 1993

Our Mission

Dayton Local News

Among the Heroes: The Untold Stories of Black First Responders on 9/11

Local Teen Bridges Generations and Oceans

Greater West Dayton Incubator Has New Director

Introducing Our New Real Estate Section

Community Updates

Ohio NAACP Elects New Statewide Leadership Team

Dayton Branch NAACP Receives Prestigious National Recognition at 116th NAACP National Convention

YLAG Relaunches Project Brown Girl With a Focus on Body Positivity

A New Option for Care!

Education

YLAG Relaunches Project Brown Girl With a Focus on Body Positivity

Learn to Earn Dayton Releases Community Outcomes Data Dashboard

Student Spotlight: Chico Minor Jr. – NPower Graduate, Cohort 2

Business Spotlight

Dayton Celebrates Black Business Month with Purpose

From Dayton to Columbus: Jesse (JP) Patterson Brings ‘Southern Hospitality’ to Life

Miami Valley Urban League: 2025 Pillar Award Recipients

Faith and Inspiration

Kettering College Announces New President, Dr. Lamata Mitchell

Sophia Learning Center to Host Gospel on Skates Family Night

Men’s Day 2023 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church