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SUMMARY:Private Screening and Panel Discussion of the Jon Burge Torture Victims Documentary “AREA2”
DESCRIPTION:City leaders tacitly permitted Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge and his “Midnight Crew” of detectives to torture dozens of Black detainees in his notorious “Area 2” police station between 1972 and 1991. AREA 2 is doc series investigating the scandal and chronicling the epic fight for justice.\n\nYou are invited to a private work-in-progress screening (40 mins) and panel discussion featuring Emmy-winning investigative reporter Dorothy Tucker and Pulitzer Prize winning journalist David Jackson hosted by NABJ Chicago. \nWednesday\, January 28 \n7pm \nColumbia College Chicago \n33 E. Ida B. Wells\, Room 219 \nFREE. RSVP REQUIRED \nhttps://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/nabj-chicago-and-columbia-college-chicago-present-area2-screening-and-panel-discussion/
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/private-screening-and-panel-discussion-of-the-jon-burge-torture-victims-documentary-area2/
LOCATION:Columbia College\, 33 E. Ida B Wells\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605
CATEGORIES:Screening
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SUMMARY:Red Hot Holiday Party & Awards Ceremony
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URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/red-hot-holiday-party-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:The Home of NABJ Chicago
CATEGORIES:Awards Ceremony
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SUMMARY:Inaugural Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:We celebrated our annual Red Hot Holiday Party on Thursday\, December 17\, 2025\, featuring our inaugural awards ceremony. The evening honored eight distinguished journalism professionals and awarded four scholarships to outstanding students. \nOur Red Hot Holiday Party is our largest annual fundraiser\, supporting student scholarships and local programming.
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/inaugural-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:The Home of NABJ Chicago
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SUMMARY:Bartender Scholarship Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:We’re shaking things up! \nJoin us as your favorite journalists and media pros step behind the bar for a great cause. NABJ-Chicago presents our Celebrity Bartender Fundraiser\, featuring an all-star lineup helping raise vital funds for our chapter scholarships. \nCome sip\, mingle\, and support our mission!
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/bartender-scholarship-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Nisei Lounge\, 3439 N. Sheffield Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60657
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Honoring Retired Chicago Sun-Times Columnist Mary Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:We’re proud to celebrate Mary Mitchell\, past president of NABJ-Chicago and retired Chicago Sun-Times columnist\, as she made history. \nWith more than 30 years of groundbreaking work at the Sun-Times\, Mary’s voice shaped the city and inspired generations of journalists. This latest honor is a powerful reminder of her enduring impact on our craft and community. \nNote. This is Chicago journalism’s unofficial hall of fame\, chosen by peers across the city.. a legendary moment!
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/honoring-retired-chicago-sun-times-columnist-mary-mitchell/
LOCATION:Billy Goat Tavern\, 222 W Merchandise Mart\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join NABJ Chicago for a candid virtual session with licensed therapist\, Dr. Carissa Bacon. This event is designed to give journalists space to unpack and process the weight of the recent news cycle. \nThis safe\, supportive Zoom gathering is an opportunity to vent\, reflect\, and learn coping tools. Take a moment for yourself\, you don’t have to carry it all alone.
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/mental-health-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T182319Z
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SUMMARY:XL Film Festival Beyond the Headlines: The NABJ Journey Chicago Screening
DESCRIPTION:It was such an honor to partner with NABJ\, XL Film Festival\, and The Dusable Museum for a special screening of Beyond the Headlines: The NABJ Journey. \nThe evening was a profound reminder of the power of storytelling\, an opportunity to reflect on our 50-year legacy\, and recognize the trailblazers who paved the way. \nThis moment reaffirms our commitment to preserving and sharing our history. We extend our deepest gratitude to our panelists Christine Harris\, Monroe Anderson\, and Dorothy Tucker. \nWe appreciate our sponsors Gerdy’s Popcorn and Roqa Productions and to all who joined us for this meaningful milestone.
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/xl-film-festival-beyond-the-headlines-the-nabj-journey-chicago-screening/
LOCATION:The DuSable Museum of African American History\, 740 E 56th PL\, Hyde Park\, Chicago\, IL\, 60637
CATEGORIES:Screening
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 50 Years | NABJ Conference in Cleveland
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 50 Years | NABJ Conference in Cleveland 
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/celebrating-50-years-nabj-conference-in-cleveland/
LOCATION:The Home of NABJ Chicago
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T183000
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SUMMARY:NABJ Election Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special webinar to meet the candidates and get informed before you cast your vote. \nOur Chicago forum will be Wednesday\, July 16th at 6:30 pm\, moderated by Award-Winning Financial Journalist Renita Young.
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/nabj-election-forum/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Black Male Media Project
DESCRIPTION:Changing The Game In A Changing Landscape\, a powerful virtual conversation presented by NABJ Chicago’s Black Male Media Project. \nJoin us as Phil Thompson of the Chicago Tribune moderates a dynamic panel of media changemakers who are shaping the narrative and redefining what it means to lead in today’s evolving media world.
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/black-male-media-project/
LOCATION:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T170000
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SUMMARY:Speed Mentoring Sponsored by White Sox
DESCRIPTION:Ready to level up in your career? NABJ-Chicago is partnering with the Chicago White Sox for a one-of-a kind Speed Mentoring event. It’s like speed dating\, but for your career! Meet professionals from some of the top media organizations in Chicago\, make valuable connections\, and catch a White Sox game afterwards. Food and drinks provided. \nMentors: \n\nTonya Francisco\, Anchor\, WGN-TV “Daytime Chicago”\nJacoby Cochran\, Host\, Citycast Chicago\nAkemi Harrison\, News Director\, NBC 5 Chicago\nAfua Owusu\, Head of Local Content\, WCIU-TV\nTacuma Roeback\, Managing Editor of the Chicago Defender\nAtiba Buchanon\, Programming Director\, WVON 1690 AM\n Jasmine Cooper\, Producer\, WCIU-TV
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/speed-mentoring-sponsored-by-white-sox/
LOCATION:Guaranteed Rate Field\, 333 West 35th Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250227T180000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Press Ahead
DESCRIPTION:“Press Ahead: How Chicago Black Journalists Shaped the Culture\,” was our Black History Month event in collaboration with Flyover at Navy Pier on Thursday\, Feb. 27. \nOur panel featured WVON President and CEO Melody Spann Cooper\, Chicago Defender Charities President and CEO Myiti Sengstacke Rice\, and The Final Call Editor-in-chief Nab’a Muhammad. \nIt was moderated by DePaul University Association of Black Journalists President Nöel Bentley. After the panel\, attendees rode the immersive Flyover experience.
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/black-history-month-press-ahead/
LOCATION:Navy Pier\, 600 E Grand Ave\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611
CATEGORIES:Panel/Discussion
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T191236Z
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SUMMARY:National Convention & Career Fair hosted in Chicago 2024
DESCRIPTION:Major convention and career fair hosted in Chicago.
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/national-convention-career-fair-hosted-in-chicago-2024/
LOCATION:The Home of NABJ Chicago
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SUMMARY:2023 at a Glance
DESCRIPTION:Overview of events and activities in 2023.
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/2023-at-a-glance/
LOCATION:The Home of NABJ Chicago
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T000000
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SUMMARY:2022 at a Glance
DESCRIPTION:Overview of events and activities in 2022.
URL:https://nabjchicago.org/event/2022-at-a-glance/
LOCATION:The Home of NABJ Chicago
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