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29 08. 2016

NABJ Chicago Mourns Passing of George Curry, Champion of Civil Rights, Black Press

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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...

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19 04. 2016

Landmark student free-press law passes IL House

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Rep. 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...

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29 03. 2016

Poynter and NABJ Develop Digital Leadership Program

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Poynter 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...

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05 02. 2016

Final Services Set for legendary journalist “Teesee” Hooks

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  Wednesday, 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...

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02 02. 2016

NABJ Chicago Fondly Remembers Defender Columnist Teesee Hooks

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[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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Cheryl Pearson McNeil, SVP US Strategic Community Alliance and Consumer Engagement, Nielsen (center), with Kathy Chaney, NABJ Chicago President (senior producer, WBEZ); NABJ CC Board Member Dorothy Tucker and NABJ Vice President Broadcast (CBS reporter); Lynn Norment, NABJ CC Board Member (Lynn Norment Media); and Maudlyne Ihejirika, NABJ CC VP (Chicago Sun-Times editor/reporter). Photo by Billy Montgomery for NABJ Chicago.
23 12. 2015

NABJ Scholarship Fundraiser Photo Gallery

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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...

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22 12. 2015

Our Thanks to Nielsen for generously supporting NABJ-CC scholarships

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NABJ 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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13 12. 2015

NABJ Celebrates 40th Anniversary

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The National Association of Black Journalists celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a reception in Washington, D.C., where it was founded and on the actual founding date, December 12. Dorothy Tucker, who is NABJ Vice President Broadcast and NABJ Chicago board member, attended. NABJ President Sarah...

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