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25 09. 2019

Celebrating Excellence: The Winners of NABJ’s Salute to Excellence & Their Work

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The Salute to Excellence Awards highlight the work of media organizations and individuals involved in collegiate, digital, print, television, radio, photojournalism, podcasting and public relations/marketing categories. The winners were announced during NABJ's record-breaking Convention & Career Fair in Miami, Florida in August. Radio - Top 15 Markets Radio...

17 09. 2019

Brian Jones Departs FOX Business Network

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The highest-ranking black executive at FOX Business Network (FBN) has stepped down, according to The Associated Press. Today, FBN announced that Brian Jones departed as president and was replaced with Lauren Petterson, who previously served as FOX News’ senior vice president of morning programming and talent...

02 09. 2019

NABJ Advocacy: Addressing Diversity and Sensitivity Issues in the Media

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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...

30 08. 2019

NABJ President Dorothy Tucker Addresses KOCO-TV Anchor Comparing Black Co-Anchor to Gorilla

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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...

20 08. 2019

Dear NABJ: A Message from President Dorothy Tucker

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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...

20 08. 2019

NABJ Mourns the Loss of Veteran New Orleans Anchor Nancy Parker

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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...

10 08. 2019

NABJ Elects Dorothy Tucker as the 22nd President to Lead the Association

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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...

06 08. 2019

NABJ Names Convention Co-Chair Eva Coleman Journalism Educator of the Year

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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...

06 08. 2019

#NABJ19 FREE Hotel Shuttle Bus Schedule

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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...

17 07. 2019

NABJ Congratulates Cathy Straight on Promotion to Executive Editor of National News for CNN Digital

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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...