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Fort Worth Black News Founder Jill Darden Dies

Jamie Jackson
April 30, 2026

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FORT WORTH, Texas (AURN News) — A journalism pioneer has died. Jill Darden, founder of Fort Worth Black News, has passed away.

Darden founded the publication in 1997 with a mission “to inform and inspire readers through reports from the community.”

Tributes are pouring in from across the community.

The Dock Bookshop shared a message on Facebook saying, “Her impact was immeasurable, and she was truly a beautiful human being.”

“She stood by our side — writing articles, sharing our story and events, attending and participating in events, and most importantly, being a constant encourager, supporter, and friend,” the post continued.

Darden is survived by her son, Jiles Clark.

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Jamie Jackson is an Emmy-nominated television and radio broadcaster who has served American Urban Radio Networks since 2015. He previously covered the Obama and Trump administrations as a White House Correspondent and Pool Reporter for AURN News. Jamie hosted a national PBS television special in 2023 and over the years has worked as a TV news anchor and local NPR host for stations across the country. His work has been honored by numerous organizations, including the NAACP and the Virginia Farm Bureau.