NABJ-Chicago deeply mourns the loss of Harry Porterfield, the trailblazing TV journalist who made an impact at WBBM-TV and WLS-TV for more than 50 years. He retired in 2015 at the age of 87, and was 95 upon his passing, leaving behind a legacy of...
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NABJ-CC CANDIDATES 2023-2025/2026 (UPDATE 4/8/23) OPEN POSITIONS: VICE PRESIDENT BROADCAST, VP ARCHIVES NABJ OFFICER CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR 3 YEAR TERMS 2023-2026 PRESIDENT – CANDIDATE: BRANDON POPE- I'm proud to run for a second term as president of your NABJ-Chicago Chapter. Under my leadership, we brokered game changing partnerships (the...
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February 20, 2023 RE: NABJ-CC NEW TERMS AND ELECTION PROCESS FOR NOMINATING BOARD MEMBERS 2023 Dear NABJ-Chicago Chapter Member: The National Association of Black Journalist-Chicago Chapter (NABJ-CC) is pleased to inform you that candidate nominations are now open for the new 2023-25 and 2023-2026 terms of the...
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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...
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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...
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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.,...
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Congratulations NABJ Chicago Fam! We've officially been named the NABJ Chapter of the Year. Yesterday, NABJ Chicago President Brandon Pope and several board members walked on stage to receive the award, but it would not have been possible without all of your help. Thank you for attending...
Read MoreThe National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has announced its honorees for the 2022 Hall of Fame Induction and Special Honors Awards. NABJ-CHICAGO CHAPTER has been named a finalist for 2022 Professional Chapter of the Year. “We are thankful to NABJ for this tremendous honor,” said...
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NABJ-CHICAGO CHAPTER mourns the passing of founding chapter member Gwen Osborne. We have tremendous gratitude for her commitment to our organization, and helping nurture future generations of Black journalists. Gwen served numerous reporting and editorial roles for several publications, and was an avid fan of...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is disgusted by the allegations of harassment, gender discrimination, and gender-based pay disparities detailed in a lawsuit filed by former employees of the Black News Channel (BNC). Our Board members have spoken with current and former employees of...
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