Who we are
In 1993 Don and Donerik Black realized that there was a void in the African-American community. That void was that there wasn’t a print publication in the Dayton area that was accurately covering things that were going on in Dayton’s African American community. This void of news geared towards the community left residents with outlets for news that were often negatively biased towards the communities they lived, worked and worshiped in. Being a lifelong resident and entrepreneur in the Dayton community, Don Black knew that there were good things going on in the community. They just weren’t being reported on. It was in the fall of 1993 when Black decided to do something about it. On November 23, 1993 the first issue of the Dayton Weekly rolled off the presses. The mission of the Dayton Weekly News has always been to provide Dayton’s African American community with a better view of itself. Each week the Dayton Weekly delivers news and information geared towards Dayton’s African-American community in the areas of health, education, business, community news, religion, sports and entertainment.
DON BLACK BIOGRAPHY
Don started his first company called Don Black Associates Photography, Inc. in the early 1970's. After several years as a commercial photographer, where he became well known and respected in the craft, in 1979 he decided to expand his expertise and understanding of the field of communications, and changed the company name to Multi-Western Public Relations/Marketing, Inc. At that period, multicultural marketing was on the rise, and Don Black wanted to take advantage of the rising opportunity of expanding the base of African American communications.
During this period, Multi-Western Company was able to work with several major clients throughout the Midwest and beyond. The company provided services to clients in Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Washington, D.C, Chicago as well as other markets across the nation.
As a result of the lack of print a media representing Dayton’s American community, Black and his son, Donerik founded MWC Publishing, Inc. Soon after the first issue of the Dayton Weekly News hit the streets in November of 1993. Each and every Thursday for the past 23 years the staff of the Dayton Weekly has worked tirelessly to print positive news and information pertaining to African Americans in the Miami Valley region. Early in his career Black spent several years working with several Black newspapers in the area and decided after years of absence the need for a positive voice representing the African American community was a necessity. The Dayton Weekly News is the longest published Black newspaper in Dayton, Ohio history.
Over the past four decades Don has gained a solid reputation of community service and involvement. He has headed and served on several boards of organizations such as The Ohio Governors Conference of Minority Business, President of the Ohio Black Public Relations and Marketing organization, President of the Dayton National Business League Chapter, Charter board member of the Dayton Enterprise Small Business Investment Corporation (MESBIC), Kettering Medical Center Board of Trustees Member, Bank One Board of Advisors, Vice President of the Dayton NAACP, Board of Directors Dayton SCLC Chapter, and for 10 years he served as General Chairman for the Dayton Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration. Don Black has also service on many other committees and boards throughout the region and beyond.
Black continues to serve as publisher of the Dayton Weekly News, and also hosts "News From a Different View” which airs on DATV.
Don has been married to his high school sweetheart, Glenda Camp for 49 years. They have two adult children, Donerik (Angie) Black and Sharonda (Carlos) Smith. They have two grandchildren, Taylor Renee Black and Carlos Karrington Smith. Don is an active member of the Dayton Ethan Temple SDA Church where he has worshiped all his adult and most childhood life. He has served in several offices including, A.Y. Leader, Deacon, Usher Leader, Communications head, and others.
Don started his first company called Don Black Associates Photography, Inc. in the early 1970's. After several years as a commercial photographer, where he became well known and respected in the craft, in 1979 he decided to expand his expertise and understanding of the field of communications, and changed the company name to Multi-Western Public Relations/Marketing, Inc. At that period, multicultural marketing was on the rise, and Don Black wanted to take advantage of the rising opportunity of expanding the base of African American communications.
During this period, Multi-Western Company was able to work with several major clients throughout the Midwest and beyond. The company provided services to clients in Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Washington, D.C, Chicago as well as other markets across the nation.
As a result of the lack of print a media representing Dayton’s American community, Black and his son, Donerik founded MWC Publishing, Inc. Soon after the first issue of the Dayton Weekly News hit the streets in November of 1993. Each and every Thursday for the past 23 years the staff of the Dayton Weekly has worked tirelessly to print positive news and information pertaining to African Americans in the Miami Valley region. Early in his career Black spent several years working with several Black newspapers in the area and decided after years of absence the need for a positive voice representing the African American community was a necessity. The Dayton Weekly News is the longest published Black newspaper in Dayton, Ohio history.
Over the past four decades Don has gained a solid reputation of community service and involvement. He has headed and served on several boards of organizations such as The Ohio Governors Conference of Minority Business, President of the Ohio Black Public Relations and Marketing organization, President of the Dayton National Business League Chapter, Charter board member of the Dayton Enterprise Small Business Investment Corporation (MESBIC), Kettering Medical Center Board of Trustees Member, Bank One Board of Advisors, Vice President of the Dayton NAACP, Board of Directors Dayton SCLC Chapter, and for 10 years he served as General Chairman for the Dayton Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration. Don Black has also service on many other committees and boards throughout the region and beyond.
Black continues to serve as publisher of the Dayton Weekly News, and also hosts "News From a Different View” which airs on DATV.
Don has been married to his high school sweetheart, Glenda Camp for 49 years. They have two adult children, Donerik (Angie) Black and Sharonda (Carlos) Smith. They have two grandchildren, Taylor Renee Black and Carlos Karrington Smith. Don is an active member of the Dayton Ethan Temple SDA Church where he has worshiped all his adult and most childhood life. He has served in several offices including, A.Y. Leader, Deacon, Usher Leader, Communications head, and others.
Donerik Black BiographyDonerik Black is a native Daytonian and a 1993 Graduate of Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, Maryland where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Black also received his Master’s in Business Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2015. Black has held Director of Business Development positions with the Minority Business Assistance Center at the City of Dayton Human Relations Council and the Small Business Development Center at Wright State University. As co-founder of the Dayton Weekly News Black has been involved since its inception. In his current role Black is the Vice President of Business Development for the Oniru Group. A Human Resource Recruitment Company located in Dayton, Ohio. Black also serves as Associate Publisher of the Dayton Weekly News. Black also continues to work with Dayton’s small business community through providing workshops and one-to-one counseling for business start-ups as well as existing businesses in Montgomery County Region. Black enjoys spending time with family and friends and volunteering for several organizations like the Big Brothers Big Sisters, Life Connection of Ohio and the American Heart Association.
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