Michigan Chronicle senior editor, Bankole Thompson, is no longer with the weekly newspaper. With the departure of Thompson, the near 80-year old newspaper will continue to amplify its multi-media strategy along with expanding its editorial voice.
“Bankole has been a tremendous asset to the Michigan Chronicle and we wish him the best in all of his future endeavors,” said Hiram E. Jackson, publisher of the Michigan Chronicle and chief executive officer of its parent company, Real Times Media. “Although we continue to be committed to our core business, we are doubling down on growing our expanding platforms, which includes digital, special events and marketing services to ensure that the company thrives in the increasingly digital landscape of news and
information.”
Real Times Media, is a national multi-media company that is focused on urban marketing, media and entertainment based in Detroit. In addition to the Michigan Chronicle, its properties include: The Chicago Defender, The New Pittsburgh Courier, the Atlanta Daily World and Who’s Who Publishing based in Columbus, Ohio.
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