Chicago said goodbye on Saturday, October 29, to the beloved DJ Herb Kent, whose mellow voice delighted radio audiences for more than 70 years. Final services were held at House of Hope, 752 E. 114th St. in Chicago. Herb died suddenly last Saturday evening. He'd broadcast his what was...
Read MoreNABJ Chicago proudly applauds Chicagoans Dorothy Leavell, Crusader Newspaper Group publisher and Pulitzer Prize-winning former Chicago Sun-Times photojournalist and photojournalism educator John H. White, who were inducted into the National Association of Black Journalists' Hall of Fame on August 5. The pair joined nine other...
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by Maudelyne Ihejirika, Chicago Sun-Times The Rev. Jesse Jackson describes legendary commentator, author and black press champion George Curry, as “talented, tough, tenacious.” Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton adds to that: “a tireless crusader for justice, and a true agent of change.” And Congressional Black Caucus Chairman G.K. Butterfield calls...
Read MoreRep. Guzzardi’s bill to protect high school journalists from censorship now faces Senate consideration SPRINGFIELD (April 19, 2016)--A civil liberties bill introduced by State Representative Will Guzzardi (D-39) passed unanimously out of the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday and will now face a vote in...
Read MorePoynter and National Association of Black Journalists Partner to Develop New Digital Leadership Program ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (March 29, 2016) - The Poynter Institute and the National Association of Black Journalists will partner to create a transformational leadership program for journalists of color working in digital...
Read MoreWednesday, February 10, 2016 Viewing: Evening hours Leak and Sons Funeral Home 7838 S. Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago Thursday, February 11, 2016 Visitation and Pre-Past: 10:00 a.m. Funeral service: 11:00 a.m. Trinity United Church of Christ 400 West 95th Street Chicago Interment immediately follows: Burr Oak Cemetery Repast: 3:00 o’clock p.m. to 6 o’clock p.m. Parkway Ballroom 4455 S. King Drive Chicago...
Read More[caption id="attachment_954" align="alignright" width="211"] Theresa "Teesee" Fambro Hooks[/caption] NABJ Chicago is saddened by the passing of legendary Chicago society columnist Theresa "Teesee" Fambro Hooks. Teesee began her career at the Chicago Defender in 1961 and retired in 2015. A staunch supporter and long-time member of NABJ Chicago, Teesee was...
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They make bylines and inspire journalism students to excel by awarding scholarships. We captured a few of them throwing their full support behind the next generation of black journalists at our annual holiday fundraiser. Thanks to all, especially Nielsen's Cheryl McNeal Pearson! Click to view the...
Read MoreNABJ Chicago extends its thanks to Nielsen and Cheryl Pearson-McNeil, SVP US Strategic Community Alliance and Consumer Engagement, for generously donating $5,000 to NABJ Chicago's scholarship fund. The donation was announced during NABJ Chicago's Holiday Party and Scholarship Fundraiser on December 15, 2015. [caption id="attachment_917" align="aligncenter" width="1280"]...
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