In the past, the African-American media had a distinct local feel; with the exception of a few national magazines, such as Jet, Ebony, and Black Enterprise, many African Americans turned to locally owned radio stations or newspapers, such as New York's Amsterdam News, for information specific to their community.
But the Internet is triggering an evolution in the African-American press, including the beginnings of a nationwide audience for individual outlets.
"More black media are gathering their news on the Internet... ...