Dear NABJ Members, We are disappointed and disturbed about the recent and frequent inappropriate actions and growing use of photos, artwork, language and videos that are culturally offensive and insensitive in today’s media landscape.Many believe the current racial climate may be one driver of what appears...
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"NABJ has already reached out to Hearst, the owners of KOCO-TV in Oklahoma, City, and we are preparing to take steps that will not only help the television station but the industry as a whole reduce the likelihood of such egregious incidents. Upon reviewing the...
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Dear NABJ Members: Thank you for entrusting me with your vote and your confidence in my ability to lead NABJ into the future. I am humbled, excited and will work hard to earn every vote that was cast. Now more than ever, our members need and...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 16, 2019) –The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is mourning the loss of veteran New Orleans journalist and WVUE FOX 8 News anchor Nancy Parker. Beloved by her community, Parker, 53, served as an anchor on daily newscasts at FOX 8 for more...
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Posted by: Kanya Stewart MIAMI (Aug. 9, 2019)--The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) elected its Vice President-Broadcast, Dorothy Tucker as the 22nd President of the Association. Tucker, an investigative reporter for CBS 2 Chicago garnered411 votes, defeating Gregory Lee Jr., senior managing director of the...
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NABJ Names Convention Co-Chair Eva Coleman Journalism Educator of the Year Posted by Kanya Stewart WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 31, 2019) –The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has named Eva D. Coleman its 2019 Educator of the Year. Coleman is executive producer of the Frisco Independent School...
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By Kanya Stewart #NABJ19 FREE Hotel Shuttle Bus Schedule There are 20-minute intervals at most hotels during the MORNING, MID-AFTERNOON, LATE-AFTERNOON service windows. See individual days below for service hours including EVENING SERVICE. All “start times” originate at overflow hotels. Service is in 35-minute intervals at Hollywood Beach Marriott. Guests...
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NABJ Congratulates Cathy Straight on Promotion to Executive Editor of National News for CNN Digital Posted by: Kanya Stewart The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) congratulates Cathy Straight on her promotion to executive editor of National News for CNN Digital. In her new role, Straight will oversee...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 14, 2019) – Tom Joyner, a legendary radio personality, entrepreneur and philanthropist, joins former NABJ President Kathy Y. Times and former NABJ Board Member John Yearwood as honorary chairs of the 2019 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair....
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NABJ Announces Three Key Appointments to National Office Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 28, 2019) - The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced today three new additions to its national office staff. Angela Robinson will serve as NABJ's director of operations, Kanya Stewart joins the staff as director of communications...
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