News Archives - National Association of Black Journalists-Chicago Chapter

04 12. 2019

Bowling Green State University’s School of Media and Communications

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Bowling Green State University’s School of Media and Communications is looking for two outstanding candidates to join their journalism/public relations faculty in Fall 2020. Position Summary: The School of Media and Communication at Bowling Green State University invites applicants for a tenured (associate or full) professor. Candidates should...

02 12. 2019

NABJ Mourns the Loss of Hall of Famer Garth C. Reeves Sr.

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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is mourning the loss of Miami Times Publisher Emeritus Garth C. Reeves Sr., who passed away on Monday at the age of 100. “Mr. Reeves was truly a voice of the community,” said NABJ President Dorothy Tucker. “Not only...

27 11. 2019

Red Hot Holiday Party

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(CHICAGO) —On Thursday, December 12, the National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter (NABJCC) will continue a holiday tradition that for the last 12 years has ensured needy children have toys, and needy students receive scholarships. The nonprofit organization will host the “Red Hot Holiday Party,”...

15 11. 2019

The Daily Northwestern: An Opportunity for Growth

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I am impressed with The Daily Northwestern Editor Troy Closson's efforts to manage the recent backlash of his paper's coverage of the Jeff Sessions event and protests. I doubt he will make the same mistakes again, and that's okay -- that's how we grow. I...

15 11. 2019

NABJ, Medill, Reuters partner for new scholarship program

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Posted by: Arabella Breck/Northwestern Northwestern University, in partnership with Reuters and National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), has launched a new scholarship program at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. “Reuters and Medill are two of the most influential forgers in journalism,” said...

03 11. 2019

Turning A Lens On History: Pioneering Black Photographers Share Stories of Breaking Barriers

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[gallery type="slideshow" ids="11201,11202,11203,11207,11208,11209,11210,11211,11212,11213,11214,11215"] Story by Aisha I. Jefferson It was a historic event. An education, really. Four of Chicago’s most-esteemed photographers — Bob Black, Ovie Carter, John White and Howard Simmons — gathered for a once-in-a-lifetime event during the National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter’s Oct. 23...

01 11. 2019

NABJ Announces 2023-2026 Convention Locations

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WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2019) –The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) today announced the Board of Directors’ selections for the host cities of the association's National Convention & Career Fair for 2023 through 2026. They are: 2023 - Birmingham 2024 - Chicago 2025 - Cleveland 2026...

29 10. 2019

NABJ President Announces Kathy Chaney as Journal Editor and a New Monthly Newsletter

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WASHINGTON (Oct. 16, 2019)–National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) President Dorothy Tucker has appointed Kathy Chaney as the editor of the NABJ Journal. Chaney is a veteran and award-winning, multiplatform journalist, editor and executive. The Journal serves as NABJ’s official publication for organizational, member and industry...

25 10. 2019

Freelance reporters, tech/energy, Chicago area

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Description: The Energy News Network is a nonprofit news organization covering the transition to a clean energy economy. We are seeking two freelance journalists in Chicago and/or downstate Illinois. Newsletter writer, tech/clean energy This is a new, grant funded contract position. The writer will produce a daily (M-F)...

25 10. 2019

Booker / Producer, Windy City Live – ABC7 Chicago/WLS-TV

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Job Description Chicago’s #1 television station is looking for an entertainment/talk booker to join a team of hard working creatives. Windy City LIVE is an award winning one-hour studio-based local show with a live audience. The popular program features topical news, pop culture, celebrity guests and stories about things...