Toni Draper, Chairman of the Board and Publisher of The Afro, discusses her new book, Prayer and Pen, which features the prayers and reflections of her grandfather, Carl Murphy.
She speaks about the importance of supporting Black-owned media and reflects on her family’s long-standing legacy in journalism. Draper points to the role of Black media in giving voice to the community and resisting systems of suppression—drawing clear parallels between the past and present.
She urges people to be intentional in their support, through subscriptions, memberships, and engagement with organizations like the NAACP.