National Association of Black Journalists-Chicago Chapter

November Annual Donor Sabbath
2018-11-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Mars Hill Baptist Church, 5916 W. Lake St, Chicago, IL, United States
In honor of November Annual Donor Sabbath, members of the National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter & Gift of Hope are mobilizing on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018.
NABJ is sharing the critical message about the need for organ donorship in the Black Community, on behalf of our late member, Ken Smikle, who passed Sept. 12, 2018, while awaiting a heart transplant. You. We. Can all make a difference. Join the Donor Registry today, by visiting: https://www.giftofhope.org/

NABJ-CC at UniverSoulCircus
2018-10-30 - 2018-10-31 | Washington Park, 51st Street and S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL
Join NABJ-Chicago at UniverSoul Circus
Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

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AAJA Free Media Access Workshop
2018-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | WBEZ, 848 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611
This free Media Access workshop aims to teach local community leaders, nonprofits and business owners how to “get their news in the news”, promote their work and highlight their mission to the public. By the end of the training, participants will better understand how news stories get placed, how the media works to share news with the public and how they can work together with their communities to become stronger partners and resources for local journalists.
Since our inaugural workshop in 2014, AAJA Media Access alumni have gone on to appear on local and national television, including C-SPAN, MSNBC and NBC’s Today Show. They have published editorials and been featured in major news publications across the country.
If you have any questions, please email Daniel Garcia, AAJA Program Associate, at danielg@aaja.org.

NABJ-Chicago Sports Journalism Forum
2018-10-17 17:30 - 20:00 | NBC 5, 455 Cityfront Plaza Dr., Chicago, IL, 60611
At the Sports Desk: Where Journalism Plays Ball

NABJ-Chicago Chapter Presents:
“At the Sports Desk: Where Journalism Plays Ball”

Colin Kaepernick and the #TakeAKnee movement. Jemele Hill spoke her mind in tweets. She and ESPN later part ways. NFL rules players must stand during anthem, then backs down. The president attacks NFL and NBA players who support activism. Nike signs Kaepernick for its “Believe In Something” ad campaign. And on and on …
Our October monthly forum wades into the intersection of sports and politics. How has this genre changed in an industry where critics demand athletes and sportscasters #SticktoSports? Don’t miss this fascinating conversation!
Members: Free; Non-Members: $5

NABJ-CC September Meeting
2018-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 | CBS 2 WBBM, 22 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL, United States
Chicago’s next election is already in the works. And at Wednesday’s general meeting, NABJ-Chicago will have some stellar folks who know all the ins and outs of being front and center as well as behind the scenes. Former press secretaries for Mayors Sawyer, Daley and Emmanuel will join us. You don’t want to miss out as they talk about the jobs they had and offer career advice.
Panelists include former press secretaries Monroe Anderson (Sawyer administration), Avis Lavelle (Daley administration), Jacquelyn Heard (Daley administration), Tarrah Cooper (Emanuel administration) and Roderick Hawkins (current Dep. Chief of Staff Public Engagement for the Emanuel administration). Board member Cheryl Corley of NPR moderates.
When:
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Where:
CBS2 Chicago WBBM-TV
22 W. Washington Street, Chicago
Free for Members: $5 For Non-Members
