NABJ Establishes Hurricane Fund, Solicits Support as Disasters Continue to Wreak Havoc NABJ members impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Harvey are encouraged to apply WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 13, 2017) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) continues to express concern and extends offers of support as Hurricanes...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 13, 2017) -- Jemele Hill is an award-winning, veteran journalist who has distinguished herself for having insightful opinions and perspectives on a variety of topics. Having been successful along those lines for 20 years, she has been able to connect with viewers on...
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(Chicago, IL) -- It was a members only packed meeting. General managers from ABC 7 (WLS-TV), NBC 5 (WMAQ-TV), CBS 2 (WBBM-TV) & Channel 9 (WGN-TV) met with NABJ-Chicago Chapter (NABJCC) members at NBC 5 Tower in Chicago on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. NABJCC membership...
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The NABJ-Chicago Chapter & BPRS scholarship fundraiser was a great first-time summer throw-down dance party. Lots of celebrities showed up. Thanks to all who came out, and especially our sponsors. We had wines from M-Lounge and wine from The Duke of Earl, Gene Chandler. Plus...
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Harvey Reminds Us that NABJ Cares About People and Journalism WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 2, 2017) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) salutes the work of its members and colleagues in the face of disaster. Citing outstanding coverage, acts of heroism and compassion, NABJ President Sarah...
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By Maudlyne Ihejirika, Vice President/Print (NEW ORLEANS) — NABJ-Chicago made out like fat cats this year at the #NABJ17 national conference’s Salute to Excellence Awards — with special Congrats due to NABCC Board Member Cheryl Corley, whose NPR work snagged three finalist selections then two of...
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To Create Awareness of the Need for More Minority Organ Donors in Illinois CHICAGO (August 8, 2017) – During Saturday morning broadcast at Operation PUSH, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Chicago Chapter partnered with Gift of Hope to give voice to the need for...
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The National Association of Black Journalists board of directors met on Aug. 13, 2017, for their last meeting of the 2015-2017 term. At the meeting, NABJ issued this statement on Al Jazeera and press freedom: "The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) supports the journalists of...
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Finalists listed alphabetically by entry title DIGITAL MEDIA DIGITAL MEDIA - Commentary/Weblog *Lee Hawkins Commentary/Analysis Lee Hawkins @Leehawkins Wall Street Journal @WSJ DIGITAL MEDIA - Interactive: Feature *Historically Black The Washington Post @washingtonpost DIGITAL MEDIA - Interactive: News *Looking for Lead (in all the wrong places) Dan Telvock - @dantelvock Investigative Post - @ipostnews DIGITAL MEDIA > Online...
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Momentum is already building for another successful joint convention! NAHJ President Brandon Benavides and NABJ President Sarah Glover attended SXSW 2017 in Austin, Texas. Glover's participation on a SXSW panel was a first for an NABJ President and the first time NABJ leadership attended the convention....
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