NABJ Chicago sends prayers and condolences to the family of Terry Dean, an impactful community journalist and former editor of Austin Weekly. We have lost a brave soldier on the battlefield and one who was a voice for the underrepresented. ...
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NABJ Chicago sends heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family of former WGN-TV Anchor Allison Payne. She passed away at 57 years old, inspiring so many Black journalists during her time. We will never forget the legacy she set for the next generation. Thank you...
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This September marks 20 years since the 9/11 attacks, the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA), and the Arab and Middle Eastern Journalists Association (AMEJA), all independent professional organizations, are issuing guidance to help...
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Conference Brings Navigating the Pandemic and Today’s Racial Climate in Media to Center Stage The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) welcomed 2,519 registrants for the #NABJ21 Virtual Convention & Career Fair, making it among the organization’s top five conventions over the last 10 years. With...
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Seeing a white man commit an unprovoked attack against a Black journalist is bothersome given the historical context. NABJ-Chicago is troubled to see any journalist attacked while doing their job, especially one of our members. Shaquille Brewster, an NBC correspondent and NABJ-CC member recognized throughout the...
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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has announced its 2021 Board of Directors election results. Results will be audited next week. Dorothy Tucker Re-Elected NABJ President Dorothy Tucker, the incumbent President of NABJ, and an award-winning investigative reporter for CBS2 Chicago was re-elected President of NABJ....
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris will address attendees at the annual National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair with a special message to open the #NABJ21 Newsmaker Plenary on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, from 9-11:30 a.m. This year’s plenary will feature conversations on...
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NABJ Mourns the Passing of Member and long-time journalism and communications professional Gloria Murry-Ford. Services have been announced for Gloria, the wife of NABJ Co-Founder Sam Ford as listed below. Gloria was a former CNN journalist and was president of Murry Ford Communications. Funeral service live stream...
Read MoreIn These Times, a national, monthly magazine that has covered politics and social movements from the left since 1976, is seeking a development assistant. Deadline to apply: September 15, 2021 ABOUT THE JOB In These Times, a national, independent, nonprofit, monthly magazine and website based in Chicago, is hiring a full-time development assistant. Since 1976, we have...
Read MoreIn These Times, a national, monthly magazine that has covered politics and social movements from the left since 1976, is seeking an editorial assistant. Deadline to apply: August 31, 2021 ABOUT THE JOB In These Times a national, independent, nonprofit, monthly magazine and website based in Chicago, is hiring an assistant editor. Since 1976, we have covered...
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