MONROVIA — The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has announced that its 61st Anniversary will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, with activities designed not only to honor the Union’s legacy but also to drive fundraising for the construction of its long-awaited national headquarters, the Stanton Peabody Media House.
The celebrations will take place in Monrovia under the theme: “Commemorating Our Past, Constructing Our Future.” Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah, Resident Representative of the ECOWAS Commission in Liberia, will serve as keynote speaker.
Parade and Program Lineup
According to the PUL, the day will begin with a parade at 10:00 a.m. from the Capitol Hill entrance of the University of Liberia to the Union’s new head office site on Warner Avenue, 9th Street, Sinkor. Indoor ceremonies will follow at 12:30 p.m.
As part of the festivities, the Union has approved three colors of T-shirts and caps for sale, blending its official blue and white with red to symbolize resilience against threats to press freedom, while embodying calmness, reliability, and impartiality.
Call for Unity and Resource Mobilization
The PUL leadership, along with the Anniversary and Resource Mobilization Committee, is calling on journalists, media workers, and communication practitioners across Liberia to actively participate in the celebration.
“This anniversary is not only about reflecting on the past but also about laying the foundation for the future. The Generation of Journalists’ project — constructing a permanent national headquarters — is a solemn commitment to strengthening the Union’s role in defending free speech and professional journalism,” the leadership said in a statement.
About the PUL
Founded in Monrovia on September 30, 1964, the Press Union of Liberia emerged from a crisis with the Legislature after journalist Stanton Peabody was arrested for criticizing lawmakers. His colleagues mobilized in solidarity, leading to the creation of what has become the umbrella body for over 1,500 journalists and media practitioners across Liberia.
Over the past six decades, the PUL has grown into a strong pro-democracy institution, championing press freedom, human rights, and good governance. It is affiliated with major national and international organizations, including the West Africa Journalists Association (WAJA), the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
Today, the Union continues to advocate for a free and independent press while addressing the training and capacity needs of its members in a rapidly evolving media environment.
