By Monique Wingard, Chicago Defender Wall to wall Black excellence, in abundance, with a purpose — to invest in the education of Chicago’s best and brightest. The 100 Black Men of Chicago (100BMC) celebrated the 4th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser and White Party on Saturday, Aug. 17,...
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THE JAZZ JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION in conjunction with the JAZZ INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO present a free, day-long series of meetings, consultations and panel discussions intended for both experienced writers, photographers, broadcasters, videographers and media professionals involved with "creative music" (including but not limited to jazz) and...
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Overview The Chicago Tribune is seeking a content editor to join its audience team. The audience team works to connect the great work the Chicago Tribune has been doing since 1847 with the readers of 2019 — wherever they want to hear from us. Responsibilities This job includes...
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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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The HistoryMakers, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit Afr. American video oral history archive, seeks to hire a full time Digital Strategist & Webmaster Roles: Audit The HistoryMakers’ current website and develop a detailed RFP for The HistoryMakers’ next version of its website and digital archive. Market the digital archive to the higher...
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The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC), the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization, is hiring a full-time Major Gifts Officer to expand our individual major donor ($10,000 – $100,000+) program. We’re looking for an experienced development professional who is a hands-on...
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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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