We are saddened to report that NNPA Publisher Ernie Pitt, formerly of the Winston Salem Chronicle in Winston Salem, North Carolina, has passed away.  On behalf of the NNPA we express our condolences and prayers to the Pitt family and all who were associated with Ernie Pitt.   The following is an informative news release.  God bless the memory of Ernie Pitt.

https://wschronicle.com/top-stories/ernie-pitt-chronicle-founder-memorial/

Sincerely,

Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr.