In the spirit of great journalists, Sonny lifts as she climbs.
Sonceria “Sonny” Messiah Jiles is the CEO of The Houston Defender Media Group, which includes The Defender newspaper and Defender website. Sonny attended the University of Houston, where she received a BA degree in political science and economics. A businesswoman and journalist for over 40 years, Messiah Jiles has worked in print and electronic media. Embracing cutting-edge innovation, calculated risk-taking, fun, and an opportunity to better serve her readers, advertiser, sponsors, and community, Messiah Jiles continues her journey of creating a New Black Press in the digital world. A past chair of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), Sonny has also served on the NNPA Foundation Board. Sonny has had a long and impressive career in journalism. The Houston Defender is one of the countries premiere Black-owned newspaper and as the publisher, Sonny has always strived to be better and do better. She opens up opportunities for journalists, regardless of their ethnicity because she is striving for journalistic excellence. As a long-time leader of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, Sonny has worked tirelessly to provide quality journalism while also hiring and providing internships and fellowships for members of her team.
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