National Association of Black Journalists-Chicago Chapter

Chicago Mayoral Candidate Forum
2023-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | IL

Mayoral Forum Watch Party
2023-02-13 17:30 - 21:00 | bureau bar and restaurant, 2115 S State St., Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
This event is FREE to attend.
Register here.

Hockey Night
2023-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 | IL
Hockey Night with the Chicago Blackhawks
The first 15 members to email brandon@nabjchicago.org will receive FREE tickets to the game!!!

The Black Child Book Tour
2023-02-10 10:00 - 16:00 | IL

Inaugural MLK Sports Brunch
2023-01-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Haymarket Pub & Brewery, 737 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, 60661, United States
Keeping the King legacy alive in the sports industry! On Saturday, January 14th from 11 am to 2 pm, NABJ Chicago will host members of Chicago’s Black sports media for brunch and networking at Haymarket Pub & Brewery. Join us as we hear from a panel of local industry experts, including Shakeia Taylor at Chicago Tribune, Jason Goff at NBCSports Chicago, Tony Gill at The Ringer, and Laurence Holmes at 670 The Score, to talk all things journalism and Chicago sports, and how we diversify the industry and bring in more Black voices. Professionals and students are encouraged to attend. Tickets are $55, which includes a hearty brunch entrée from Haymarket kitchens, a beer or mimosa, and a donation to NABJCC’s Scholarship Fund. It is tax deductible, as NABJCCis a 501c3 nonprofit. This event is sponsored by Haymarket Pub and Brewery, 670 the Score and Audacy.

Purchase a ticket here.

2022 Red Hot Holiday Party
2022-12-01 18:30 - 23:00 | Hue, 67 E Cermak Road, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
Help us raise money for student scholarships, bid on silent auction items, enjoy light h’ordeuvres, win raffle prizes, and dance the night away with music from DJ Mustafarocks! VIP package includes commemorative NABJ Chicago Garrett’s popcorn tin, gift bag, dedicated bartender, and private seated section.

Register to see "CLYDES" at The Goodman Theater
2022-09-19 19:00 - 21:00 | IL
NABJCC Members: Register to see the “CLYDES” at The Goodman Theater for FREE on Monday, September 19 at 7 p.m.
Click on the link:
https://goodmanpublicity.typeform.com/to/ULHUJISg

Chicago Journalism Advocacy Picnic
2022-09-01 17:30 - 20:30 | IL
Please join us for a FREE collaborative event alongside the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Chicago Chapter, the Chicago chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association, and the Chicago chapter of National Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists at Promontory Point, 5491 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL 60615.

Inaugural Black Entrepreneurial Press Mixer with Bronzeville Winery
2022-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Bronzeville Winery, 4220 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL, 60653, United States
NABJ-Chicago members are invited to network with the Black business community for drinks, light bites, networking and panel discussions bridging the gap between the two dynamic communities.
This event is FREE. Register below to attend:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nabj-chicago-and-nascents-inaugural-black-entrepreneurial-press-mixer-tickets-404222449227

Q&A with Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez
2022-08-19 11:00 - 14:00 | IL
Join us at the CPS Central Office for an exclusive discussion with Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez to discuss the upcoming school year, COVID and other issues centering around education in the city. This event is for the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) members, and members of the city’s Black press corps to meet with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez to discuss the District’s Back to School plans and other topics.
This is a FREE event. Register to attend below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nabjcc-qa-w-cps-ceo-pedro-martinez-tickets-402964937977

Virtual Film Screening: We The Vision
2022-06-15 18:30 - 21:00 | IL
Directed by Nile Lansana, “We The Vision” chronicles the powerful and resilient legacy of a Black student publication at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84767416819

The Mind of a Black Journalist
2022-05-28 17:00 - 20:00 | IL
Please join us for an amazingly crafted mental health program in partnership with Coffee, Hip-Hop and Mental Health where we will offer group therapy and a healing session with CHHMH founder Christopher LeMark , a licensed therapist.
This event is a SAFE SPACE. Phones will be collected in a bin prior to the start of the session.
Location:
2001 W North Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
To register for the event click here.
To learn more about Coffee, Hip-Hop and Mental Health click here.

Mental Health Check-In
2022-05-11 18:30 - 20:00 | IL
May is Mental Health Month, and NABJ-Chicago is providing resources to members to encourage better habits. Join us for a Virtual Mental Health Check In with fellow members and Licensed Therapist Dr. Nicole Cammack to learn strategies to prioritize your headspace. A Q&A session will occur after the panel. The event takes place this Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and will be moderated by the Chicago Defender’s Portia King.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wYkUGR6USYCxPZwXkXmpSQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Journalism Workshop: Covering Systemic Racism
2022-04-28 18:30 - 20:00 | IL
Learn from the best at this virtual program on covering institutional racism.

About this event

Please join us April 28 for a 90-minute virtual program on covering race and equity. Few issues are more pernicious than institutional racism. We invite you to learn from some of the best journalists covering these issues.
The workshop is sponsored by the Chicago chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists and the newly created Investigative Project on Race and Equity—a project created by Chicago Reporter alumni and supporters from around the nation who organized as Friends of The Chicago Reporter in September 2020.
The Investigative Project supports data-driven reporting, trains young journalists and collaborates with media organizations to shine a light on these issues, which are critical to the future of Chicago and the nation.
Veteran investigative journalists will conduct the workshop, including:

Alden K. Loury, senior editor, WBEZ’s Race, Class and Communities desk
Jeff Kelly Lowenstein, director, Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism
Kari Lydersen, co-director, Social Justice News Nexus, Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism
Asraa Mustufa, digital editor, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
Moderator: Josh McGhee, reporter, Injustice Watch

This is an invaluable opportunity for:

Reporters seeking professional development;
Journalism students—graduate and undergraduate;
Community members interested in better understanding investigative reporting.

The program will be recorded for future viewing. If you have any questions, please email Susy Schultz at susy.schultz@gmail.com.

Friends of The Chicago Reporter is not affiliated with The Chicago Reporter or the Community Renewal Society. By registering for this event you agree to receive occasional email updates from Friends of The Chicago Reporter and the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists.

NABJ Chicago In-Person Mixer
2022-04-21 17:30 - 19:30 | IL

Getting In The Game with the Chicago Bears
2022-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
The National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter is co-sponsoring a webinar with the Chicago Bears about breaking into sports media. Bears staffers from marketing, PR, social media and the writing and reporting teams will fill the panel and be on hand to discuss their careers and answer student questions.
To register click the link below:
https://chicagobears.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuc-uvqT4uHt0VkUy4i63FJWNTdILUhFV3

Film In Color: A Conversation With Black Film Critics
2022-03-24 18:30 - 20:00 | IL
With the continued rise of Black creativity and representation in film, the voice of the Black film critic has never been more vital. Join NABJ-Chicago for a conversation with four of the nation’s best: Gil Robertson, president of the African American Film Critics Association, Reginald Ponder of The Reel Critic, veteran critic Rebecca Ford and Emmanuelle Noisette of E-Man’s Reviews. The panel will discuss breaking into the industry, the landscape for black film critics, the importance of black storytelling on screen, and the current movie awards season.
This event is moderated by WTTW Arts Reporter and NABJ-CC VP of Archives Angel Idowu. Registration required. A Zoom link will be sent to you upon registration.
Click this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XX74A4KQSUyhocPeKeAqtQ

Celebrating Our Stories With Local Legends
2022-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | IL
Join NABJ-Chicago for a conversation with legendary journalists Art Norman, Monroe Anderson, and Felicia Middlebrooks about their journeys, diversity and inclusion in the journalism industry, and the road ahead. Moderated by NABJ national president Dorothy Tucker.
Join us via Zoom. Click the link below to register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ywMdsD8ISEm6aQGCmRo-Bw

Storytelling the Black Experience
2022-01-08 11:00 - 12:30 | IL
Storytelling the Black Experience will be co-presented by Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter.
The event will be moderated by MARSHALL HARRIS (sports anchor, WBBM-TV, Chicago).
The scheduled panelists are:
JOSH SHORT
Anchor, KDVR-TV, Denver
POINESHA BARNES
Special Projects Producer, WLS-TV, Chicago
TAUREAN SMALL
Reporter, Spectrum TV, Washington D.C.
TAYLOR MUSGROVE
Programming, WLS-TV, Chicago
Click HERE to RSVP or email rcowing@emmyonline.tv.

Come Celebrate “This Christmas” with NABJ-Chicago!
2021-12-16 18:30 - 20:00 | IL
Join in the conversation as NPR’s Cheryl Corley and CW26’s Brandon Pope talk with Chicago’s own Nadine McKinnor, the songwriter who wrote the iconic holiday classic “This Christmas” with Donny Hathaway 51 years ago.
Plus songs for the Holiday with performer Lucy Smith.
And an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. Rock your holiday best! Winner gets $100 Gift Card.
It’s a celebration of “This Christmas” with NABJ-Chicago, December 16th at 6:30pm
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6755462959

THE CHICAGO BEARS OFFER SPECIAL MEDIA ACCESS TO BLACK JOURNALISTS
2021-12-10 13:00 - 14:00 | IL
The National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter (NABJCC) in partnership with the Chicago Bears will have an open media session via Zoom for Black journalists and journalists of color to connect with the team before their Sunday evening game against the Green Bay Packers.
To participate in the Zoom call send a direct message to NABJCC on Twitter for more information. NABJCC’s Twitter handle is @NABJCC.

The Chicago Bears Offer Special Media Access to Black Journalists
2021-11-19 13:00 - 14:00 | IL
The National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter (NABJCC) in partnership with the Chicago Bears will have an open media session via Zoom for Black journalists and journalists of color to connect with the team before their Sunday afternoon game against the Baltimore Ravens.
To participate in the Zoom call send a direct message to NABJCC on Twitter for more information. NABJCC’s Twitter handle is @NABJCC.

Google Tools Training
2021-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
Join NABJ Chicago Chapter for a Google Tools Training hosted by SPJ Instructor Benét Wilson on Thursday, November 18 starting at 6 p.m.

NABJ CHICAGO is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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Time: Nov 18, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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NABJ Chicago College Career Day
2021-11-13 11:00 - 14:00 | IL
NABJCC invites student members to our first ever College Career Day! Chicago media professionals will be available to review resumes, reels, and offer constructive feedback!
When: Saturday, November 13th from 11a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Haymarket Brewery, 737 W. Randolph
Includes: Free headshots, resume/reel critiques & interview/work apparel.

NABJ Chicago Author's Showcase
2021-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
Set your calendars for our next upcoming event! WVON 1690AM’s Samantha Thomas will moderate a discussion with authors Tamron Hall and T. Shawn Taylor (“As the Wicked Watch: The First Jordan Manning Novel”), Ava Thompson Greenwell (“Leading Ladies: The Black Women Who Control Television News”), and Dawn Turner (“Three Girls from Bronzeville: A Uniquely American Memoir of Race, Fate and Sisterhood”).
To take part in the event use the Zoom link below:
VON.TV is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: WVON x NABJ Author’s Showcase
Time: Oct 26, 2021 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Racial Bias In Media
2021-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
NABJ-Depaul president Lanita Brooks will moderate the panel, located at the Lewis Center on DePaul’s downtown campus. A great opportunity to interact with students and faculty there, especially as we launch our mentorship programs. We will require vaccination proof for this in-person event, and will have a virtual option for those who wish to zoom in. Here’s that zoom link: https://depaul.zoom.us/j/98575763527

NABJ Chicago Day Party
2021-08-21 13:00 - 17:00 | IL
Out of an abundance of caution and the safety of our community, we are postponing our day party until a time we can safely gather in large groups. Check nabjchicago.org for updates.

Chicago Bears & NABJ Chicago Chapter Virtual Round Table
2021-07-19 11:00 - 12:00 | IL

Summer of '54 Tapping event for the Lost Boyz
2021-07-13 17:00 - 19:00 | IL
Summer of ’54 is an IPA born of a random conversation between collaborators Jay Westbrook & Shakeia Taylor.
The name pays tribute to the first summer both Chicago baseball teams had a Black player. Minnie Minoso joined the White Sox in 1952, while Ernie Banks joined the Cubs in late 1953. The beer is a celebration of baseball and friendship. In that spirit, proceeds from the sale of each pint will be donated to Lost Boyz Inc, a South Shore based organization that provides instruction, training, and the competition of organized baseball and softball to youths who are not as likely exposed to the game and its many disciplines.
Our Special Tapping event includes:
Buffet of Texas HotLink, Bratwurst, and Cuban sandwich-inspired sausage link. Also, hot dogs for kids, house-made chips, baked beans, and more!
Adult tickets include 1 12 oz pour of Summer of ’54 IPA
Kids tickets do not include beer
Additional pints available for $4 each, with $1 being donated back to the Lost Boyz Inc.
Click here to purchase a ticket!

NABJCC is a co-sponsor of the event. NABJ Chicago president Brandon Pope will be moderating a discussion with brewer Jay Westbrook and NABJ member Shakeia Taylor.

NABJ National Election Forum
2021-07-08 18:00 - 20:00 | IL
Join the Chicago Chapter for an Election Forum (link here) Next Thursday! **A raffle for a FREE convention registration will be held during the forum**
*Must be in attendance to win. Email secretary@nabjchicago.org to enter*
