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...
Read MorePosted 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Read MoreDescription: 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)...
Read MoreJob 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...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) congratulates our 2019 scholarship recipients. NABJ awards scholarships annually to deserving students interested in pursuing careers in journalism or media-related fields. This year, NABJ awarded $80,000 in scholarships with the help of our members, supporters and partners. [gallery type="slideshow" size="medium"...
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WASHINGTON (Oct. 7, 2019) – The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) joins the NAACP, the Congressional Black Caucus and numerous other civil rights organizations in urging Comcast and the Supreme Court to not dismantle the critical protections provided under Section 1981 of the Civil Rights Act...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) celebrates the life of William H. Lee, Ph.D., a longtime advocate for black journalists and co-founder and publisher of the Sacramento Observer, who passed on Sept. 22. Lee was a champion for ensuring that black media professionals have...
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