Are you looking for a mentor … or do you want to be one?

Get involved and make a connection with a seasoned veteran or a promising young journalist–or get some advice on a new career path.

K-Nect 360 is the relaunch of NABJ Chicago’s mentorship program (with a twist).

Catch a sneak peek of Regina Taylor’s critically acclaimed “Crowns: The Gospel Musical,” set to open at the Goodman Theatre June 30. Meet cast members of the show, starring Felicia Fields of the hit musical “The Color Purple” and E. Faye Butler, for a preview of good foot-stomping gospel music.

5:45pm – Guests arrive at [...]

NABJ-Chicago would like to express great sadness at the loss of journalism pioneer, Lacy J. Banks, at the age of 68.
The Sun-Times sports veteran and a founding member of this chapter opened countless doors for many of us in this industry. News of his passing is attracting national tributes from colleagues, and even Mayor [...]

When: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Where: Columbia College, 33 E. Congress Pkwy. (corner of Wabash and Congress), 1st floor
Time: 5:30 pm networking, 6 pm forum begins
Facilitator: Richard Steele, WBEZ  Radio
You’ve seen the statistics: There are currently 123,000 Chicago Public Schools students who attend what have been characterized as underperforming schools-schools that are not preparing them for [...]

Get in the holiday spirit with the National Association of Black Journalists Chicago as we kick off the festive season with Red Hot music, dancing, appetizers and special NABJ-Chicago branded cocktails.

You may also win an opportunity to share a meal or just hang out with ABC’s Cheryl Burton, [...]

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The Lucas Film Presents…
Double Victory – a documentary of the Tuskegee Airmen on Wednesday November 2, 2011.
A post movie discussion will be moderated by BET’s Ed Gordon.

NABJ-CHICAGO’S “MEDIA MASQUERADE AND KARAOKE CLASSIC”

Mix and mingle with Chicago’s media stars, sports and entertainment celebrities, and movers and shakers as they reveal their singing talents. Get ready to don your costume and take the microphone. Prizes will be presented for the most creative costume and most entertaining performance. Dress up or dress down if [...]

With fame, money and a sense of entitlement, it’s easy for stars to get in trouble and for the world to find out about it in real time. Front-page shenanigans of high profilers like Charlie Sheen, Tiger Woods and Chris Brown give some the perception that white stars receive more positive coverage than black celebs [...]

Date: July 28 (Thursday)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Place: M Lounge at 1520 S. Wabash Avenue (Metered parking, CTA-accessible)
Cost: Free for NABJ-Chicago Members, $5 donation for all other guests
If you want to meet the influencers, movers-and-shakers within NABJ-Chicago, make sure to save the date of July 28 for “Minute-2-Win-It II.”  A pre-selected group of 20 attendees will get [...]

Burson-Marsteller is pleased to be hosting an open house for the members of the Chicago Chapters of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and Black Public Relations Society (BPRS).