Since its founding in 1975, The Skanner has been keeping the community informed and holding leaders accountable. It has played a pivotal role in many projects and initiatives, and has been a resource for contractors and public agencies to inform people of color about contracting opportunities. Bernie Foster was the newspaper’s first photographer, salesman and publisher and worked tirelessly to build a successful media business, which in the 1990s included two FM radio stations. Bobbie Foster, executive editor, was committed to furthering equity through education and, like Bernie, believed the Black press had a responsibility to hold those in power accountable.