An Open Letter of Gratitude from Mark Tyler, Founder & Publisher of Atlantic City Focus

Dear Readers, Supporters, and Community Partners,

I am beyond thrilled to share that Atlantic City Focus has been honored with the New Jersey Ethnic & Community Media CHAMPION AWARD! This achievement is not just mine—it belongs to each and every one of you who have supported our mission to uplift, inform, and celebrate the voices of our community.

From the very beginning, my goal has been to provide a safe space for residents and natives to tell their own stories in their own way. The publication strives to enlighten, inform, and entertain as it celebrates African-American culture, history, and traditions. Atlantic City Focus also promotes civic engagement in our tireless effort to produce impactful, community-centered journalism that reflects the rich stories of Atlantic City and beyond. This recognition is a testament to the power of collective effort, the unwavering dedication of our team, and the steadfast support of our readers.

Although I couldn't possibly list everyone who has been a part of our journey so far, I appreciate each and every person who has helped make Atlantic City Focus a success. Your encouragement, contributions, and belief in our mission fuel our commitment to this work every day. I extend my deepest gratitude to our incredible network of supporters, partners, and contributors who make our work possible, including but not limited to:

• The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium
• The Center for Cooperative Media at Montclair State University
• The Miami Foundation and Press Forward
• The Tiny News Collective
• Blue Engine
• The Entrepreneurial Journalism Creators Program at CUNY, the City University of New York
• The City of Atlantic City
• The Atlantic City Board of Education, the Atlantic City Public Schools and Superintendent of Schools Dr. LaQuetta S. Small
• The Atlantic City Free Public Library
• AC Connect/Connect AC
• Boardwalk Community Fellowship Church
• The Boardwalk Seahawks
• The County of Atlantic County
• Lawyers for Reporters
• The New Jersey 2nd District Legislative Office
• Empowerment Tools Coalition
• Tiffany Jordan

I also want to recognize our phenomenal editorial team whose passion and commitment continue to drive our success:

• Executive Editor Norris Hite Jr.
• Arts & Entertainment Editor Raymond Tyler
• Contributing Writer Paula Goddard and all of our contributing writers and Photojournalists
• And our entire team of dedicated journalists, storytellers, and behind-the-scenes champions.

This award fuels my commitment to continue serving as a trusted voice for our community. I invite you to stay engaged, share your stories, and support local journalism that makes a difference. If you haven’t already, explore our work at www.atlanticcityfocus.com and join me in celebrating this milestone together!

With deep appreciation,

Mark Tyler
Founder & Publisher,

Atlantic City Focus

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