Neptune Township Celebrates Unheard Voices Founder, CEO, and other prominent shore journalists

Neptune Township, New Jersey honored prominent black journalists at its 17th annual black history celebration Saturday at the Performing Arts Center at Neptune High School.

“Speaking Truth: African Americans in Journalism” and “African Americans and the Vote” were the themes of this year’s program.

Journalists past and present were recognized, including keynote speaker Michelle Rice, general manager of TV One and a Neptune High School graduate.

Unheard Voices founder, Keith Covin, and his daughter, Chenelle Covin who is the CEO and Neptune High School graduate, were honored for more than 15 years of social journalism covering stories locally and aboard. Founded by Keith Covin in 2004 as a newsletter, Unheard Voices has worked with various organizations and the community striving to being the beacon for the voiceless.