National Association of Black Journalists-Chicago Chapter

NABJ Chicago In-Person Mixer
2022-04-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | IL

Getting In The Game with the Chicago Bears
2022-04-07 18:00 - 20:00
The National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter is co-sponsoring a webinar with the Chicago Bears about breaking into sports media. Bears staffers from marketing, PR, social media and the writing and reporting teams will fill the panel and be on hand to discuss their careers and answer student questions.
To register click the link below:
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Film In Color: A Conversation With Black Film Critics
2022-03-24 18:30 - 20:00
With the continued rise of Black creativity and representation in film, the voice of the Black film critic has never been more vital. Join NABJ-Chicago for a conversation with four of the nation’s best: Gil Robertson, president of the African American Film Critics Association, Reginald Ponder of The Reel Critic, veteran critic Rebecca Ford and Emmanuelle Noisette of E-Man’s Reviews. The panel will discuss breaking into the industry, the landscape for black film critics, the importance of black storytelling on screen, and the current movie awards season.
This event is moderated by WTTW Arts Reporter and NABJ-CC VP of Archives Angel Idowu. Registration required. A Zoom link will be sent to you upon registration.
Click this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XX74A4KQSUyhocPeKeAqtQ

Celebrating Our Stories With Local Legends
2022-02-24 18:30 - 20:00
Join NABJ-Chicago for a conversation with legendary journalists Art Norman, Monroe Anderson, and Felicia Middlebrooks about their journeys, diversity and inclusion in the journalism industry, and the road ahead. Moderated by NABJ national president Dorothy Tucker.
Join us via Zoom. Click the link below to register:
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Storytelling the Black Experience
2022-01-08 11:00 - 12:30
Storytelling the Black Experience will be co-presented by Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter.
The event will be moderated by MARSHALL HARRIS (sports anchor, WBBM-TV, Chicago).
The scheduled panelists are:
JOSH SHORT
Anchor, KDVR-TV, Denver
POINESHA BARNES
Special Projects Producer, WLS-TV, Chicago
TAUREAN SMALL
Reporter, Spectrum TV, Washington D.C.
TAYLOR MUSGROVE
Programming, WLS-TV, Chicago
Click HERE to RSVP or email rcowing@emmyonline.tv.

Come Celebrate “This Christmas” with NABJ-Chicago!
2021-12-16 18:30 - 20:00
Join in the conversation as NPR’s Cheryl Corley and CW26’s Brandon Pope talk with Chicago’s own Nadine McKinnor, the songwriter who wrote the iconic holiday classic “This Christmas” with Donny Hathaway 51 years ago.
Plus songs for the Holiday with performer Lucy Smith.
And an Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest. Rock your holiday best! Winner gets $100 Gift Card.
It’s a celebration of “This Christmas” with NABJ-Chicago, December 16th at 6:30pm
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6755462959

THE CHICAGO BEARS OFFER SPECIAL MEDIA ACCESS TO BLACK JOURNALISTS
2021-12-10 13:00 - 14:00
The National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter (NABJCC) in partnership with the Chicago Bears will have an open media session via Zoom for Black journalists and journalists of color to connect with the team before their Sunday evening game against the Green Bay Packers.
To participate in the Zoom call send a direct message to NABJCC on Twitter for more information. NABJCC’s Twitter handle is @NABJCC.

The Chicago Bears Offer Special Media Access to Black Journalists
2021-11-19 13:00 - 14:00
The National Association of Black Journalists Chicago Chapter (NABJCC) in partnership with the Chicago Bears will have an open media session via Zoom for Black journalists and journalists of color to connect with the team before their Sunday afternoon game against the Baltimore Ravens.
To participate in the Zoom call send a direct message to NABJCC on Twitter for more information. NABJCC’s Twitter handle is @NABJCC.

Google Tools Training
2021-11-18 18:00 - 20:00
Join NABJ Chicago Chapter for a Google Tools Training hosted by SPJ Instructor Benét Wilson on Thursday, November 18 starting at 6 p.m.

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NABJ Chicago College Career Day
2021-11-13 11:00 - 14:00
NABJCC invites student members to our first ever College Career Day! Chicago media professionals will be available to review resumes, reels, and offer constructive feedback!
When: Saturday, November 13th from 11a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Haymarket Brewery, 737 W. Randolph
Includes: Free headshots, resume/reel critiques & interview/work apparel.

NABJ Chicago Author's Showcase
2021-10-26 18:00 - 20:00
Set your calendars for our next upcoming event! WVON 1690AM’s Samantha Thomas will moderate a discussion with authors Tamron Hall and T. Shawn Taylor (“As the Wicked Watch: The First Jordan Manning Novel”), Ava Thompson Greenwell (“Leading Ladies: The Black Women Who Control Television News”), and Dawn Turner (“Three Girls from Bronzeville: A Uniquely American Memoir of Race, Fate and Sisterhood”).
To take part in the event use the Zoom link below:
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Racial Bias In Media
2021-09-30 18:00 - 20:00
NABJ-Depaul president Lanita Brooks will moderate the panel, located at the Lewis Center on DePaul’s downtown campus. A great opportunity to interact with students and faculty there, especially as we launch our mentorship programs. We will require vaccination proof for this in-person event, and will have a virtual option for those who wish to zoom in. Here’s that zoom link: https://depaul.zoom.us/j/98575763527

NABJ Chicago Day Party
2021-08-21 13:00 - 17:00
Out of an abundance of caution and the safety of our community, we are postponing our day party until a time we can safely gather in large groups. Check nabjchicago.org for updates.

Chicago Bears & NABJ Chicago Chapter Virtual Round Table
2021-07-19 11:00 - 12:00

Summer of '54 Tapping event for the Lost Boyz
2021-07-13 17:00 - 19:00
Summer of ’54 is an IPA born of a random conversation between collaborators Jay Westbrook & Shakeia Taylor.
The name pays tribute to the first summer both Chicago baseball teams had a Black player. Minnie Minoso joined the White Sox in 1952, while Ernie Banks joined the Cubs in late 1953. The beer is a celebration of baseball and friendship. In that spirit, proceeds from the sale of each pint will be donated to Lost Boyz Inc, a South Shore based organization that provides instruction, training, and the competition of organized baseball and softball to youths who are not as likely exposed to the game and its many disciplines.
Our Special Tapping event includes:
Buffet of Texas HotLink, Bratwurst, and Cuban sandwich-inspired sausage link. Also, hot dogs for kids, house-made chips, baked beans, and more!
Adult tickets include 1 12 oz pour of Summer of ’54 IPA
Kids tickets do not include beer
Additional pints available for $4 each, with $1 being donated back to the Lost Boyz Inc.
Click here to purchase a ticket!

NABJCC is a co-sponsor of the event. NABJ Chicago president Brandon Pope will be moderating a discussion with brewer Jay Westbrook and NABJ member Shakeia Taylor.

NABJ National Election Forum
2021-07-08 18:00 - 20:00
Join the Chicago Chapter for an Election Forum (link here) Next Thursday! **A raffle for a FREE convention registration will be held during the forum**
*Must be in attendance to win. Email secretary@nabjchicago.org to enter*

Diversity in Storytelling
2021-06-17 19:00 - 20:00

Uplifting The Voices
2021-06-16 17:30 - 19:00
Help Public Narrative and MBK Chicago with the support of NABJ Chicago understand the ways Black and Brown media makers and community members can use their platforms to improve representation of boys and young men of color.
Visit http://publicnarrative.org/events/ to register.

Uplifting The Voices
2021-06-16 17:30 - 19:00

Rise Again: Tulsa and The Red Summer
2021-06-13 18:00 - 20:30
National Geographic has set a June 18 date for the premiere of its documentary film Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer, the network said Monday. The documentary focuses on the two-day Tulsa Massacre in 1921 that led to the murder of hundreds of Black people and left thousands homeless and displaced, said network executives.
The film, produced by Dawn Porter (Good Trouble: John Lewis), reveals insights into racial conflict incidents that erupted in the early 20th century. It also follows the decades-long effort by descendants and community members to find victims’ bodies and unearth truths that have been suppressed for nearly a century.
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFR0wUtcrZU .
Guests can RSVP by clicking on here: https://rsvp.nationalgeographicevents.com/_dmm00.

Watch For It: Why OTV Is A Gamechanger For LGBTQ+ Stories
2021-06-10 18:00 - 19:00
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Annual Meeting
2021-05-20 18:00 - 20:00
FIND AT ELECTION CENTRAL

• Candidate Platforms for Board of Directors 2021-2023 Term
• Proposed Constitution & Bylaws Amendments
Zoom link for Annual Meeting to be sent via e-blast! Open To All Members! No RSVP Required!
Your Vote! Your Voice!
NABJCC Electronic Elections are being managed by ElectionRunner.com, which will send ballots to all eligible members.
Watch your inbox!!!
*Only Full Members of both NABJ-Chicago Chapter and NABJ National are eligible to be elected to the Board of Directors and to vote in the election. Find more on Full membership here: nabjchicago.org/join

NABJ Chicago 2021 Scholarship Deadline
2021-04-30
Hey, College Students: Apply Today for NABJ-Chicago Chapter Scholarships
NABJ-CC awards scholarships annually to deserving college students interested in pursuing careers in journalism.
Scholars are selected based on academic excellence and passion for journalism.
This year one of the scholarships awarded will be in memory of Eugene Stanback, a former ABC 7 Chicago photojournalist, who passed away last year after a battle with Covid-19. He retired in 2013 after 38 years with the station. The scholarship is for students interested in pursuing a career as a photographer for a television station, newspaper, magazine or digital news outlet.
Requirements:
• College or university transcript with at least a 3.0 GPA
• Professional resume
• Three original samples of work
• Two letters of reference from professors and/or employers
• 1,000-word essay
Essays should cover one or more of the following themes: why you are interested in a journalism degree, your professional goals and view on the future of journalism, the role and function of journalists in a democratic society, and the impact of social media on journalism today.
All applications and required documents should be emailed to scholarship@nabjchicago.org by April 30, 2021.
Please put “Scholarship Application:” and then your name in the subject line.

Wine Down Wednesday Podcast Recording
2021-04-28 19:00 - 19:30, 2021-03-31 19:00 - 19:30
Aisha Jefferson, Will Jones and Lee Edwards are the hosts of a new 30-minute monthly podcast launched by NABJ-Chicago entitled “Wine Down Wednesday.” The podcast is an open platform where the hosts will discuss the hottest news of the month, speak with journalists of all levels (aspiring journalists to NABJ Hall of Famers), and more. Monique Wingard will executive produce the podcast.

2021 CANDIDATES FORUM
2021-04-26 19:00 - 2021-04-29 20:00
Open To All Members!

No RSVP Required! Zoom link to be sent via e-blast Wednesday!
NABJCC Electronic Elections are being managed by ElectionRunner.com, which will send ballots to all members eligible to vote. Watch your inbox!!!
Your Vote! Your Voice!
*Only Full Members of both NABJ-Chicago Chapter and NABJ National are eligible to be elected to the Board of Directors and to vote in the election.
Find more on Full membership here: nabjchicago.org/join

Investing Where We Live: The Bold Collaboration to Rebuild BIPOC Communities
2021-04-22 18:00 - 19:30
NABJ-CHICAGO PRESENTS
Investing Where We Live: “The Bold Collaboration to Rebuild BIPOC Communities”
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2021
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CST VIA ZOOM
Open to All Members!
Zoom link will be sent to registrants
*1ST 50 MEMBERS WHO RSVP AND ATTEND WILL RECEIVE FREE $20 DOORDASH GIFT CARD ON NIGHT OF THE EVENT!
To RSVP email rsvp@nabjchicago.org.

About “Investing Where We Live”

NABJ-CHICAGO is privileged to be selected to frame this citywide discussion on how the devastating impact of COVID-19 in Black and Latinx communities has highlighted inequitable policies and historic divestment on Chicago’s South and West sides. While the vaccine will help contain the virus, collective and rapid action will be required to rectify history rather than repeat it. That’s where the “Mapping COVID-19 Recovery” project, a series of maps illustrating where public, private and philanthropic sector investments are going in BIPOC communities, comes in.
Among early findings: The year before the pandemic, foundations funded more Downtown Chicago organizations than communities predominantly Black, Indigenous and People of Color. More dollars have flowed to those communities and to BIPOC-led organizations since the pandemic. In this groundbreaking collaborative, philanthropic stakeholders and researchers from 25 Chicago civic organizations have come together to share data about shifting their investments in response to the pandemic and examining what more can be done.

NABJ-Chicago's PUTTING YOUR BEST FACE FORWARD
2021-03-27 14:00 - 16:00
Twenty-four NABJ-Chicago members will have new headshots made during this socially-distanced photo shoot.

About this Event

As many as twenty-four NABJ-Chicago members will have new headshots made during this socially-distanced photo shoot.
Photographer Karen Kring will set up a studio at M Lounge Chicago, 1520 S. Wabash, Chicago.
Participants are asked to arrive during the 15 minute window they register for and come wearing a mask.
Participants are to come dressed and ready to be photographed. No stylist will be assisting at the shoot.
After the shoot Karen will share image files with each participant via an online gallery within a week of the shoot. If requested, she’ll edit one image of a participant’s choice, which would include touching up and cropping/sizing for use in print and online.

Masks and Social Distancing Guidelines will be followed.
Participants will enter/exit at 5-minute intervals.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nabj-chicagos-putting-your-best-face-forward-tickets-145803396885

About Our Photographer
Karen Kring is CEO of The Kring Group, specializing in strategic media, photography and journalism. Her photography career of 30 years includes stints as photo editor at publications ranging from the Rockford Register Star to General Learning Communications; five years as a Chicago Tribune contract photographer; and stints as an account executive and production designer for outlets ranging from Pioneer Press to Panoramic Images. Her work has appeared in outlets from The Chicago Sun-Times to The Associated Press. She is co-founder of the 28-year-old nonprofit “PICTURE THIS Projects,” founder of the one-year-old YouTube series, “Media Curious,” and chief photographer for her firm’s “BizPics: Headshots for Business” division.

#NABJCHICAGO in partnership w/ #NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC present:
2021-03-11 17:30 - 21:30
“GENIUS: Aretha” — A Virtual World Premiere event
#THURSDAY #MAR11
Doors Open 5:30 PM CST | Pre-Show 6 PM | Film Screening 6:30 PM
REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/3bqCNTu
WATCH TRAILER HERE: https://on.natgeo.com/3qu87oX

ABOUT “GENIUS: Aretha”
#NATGEO presents the premier of the long-in-the-works, eight-part “GENIUS: Aretha,” starring Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo as the #QueenofSoul. Airing March 21-24 on National Geographic TV, “GENIUS: Aretha” explores #ArethaFranklin‘s musical genius, incomparable career, and immeasurable impact on our music and culture.
#NABJCHICAGO is among a select group of nationwide organizations partnering in the VIRTUAL WORLD PREMIERE — featuring musical performances, appearances by cast members #CourtneyBVance, #PatriceCovington, #RebeccaJones and #AntoniqueSmith, and an exclusive performance of Aretha Classics by Erivo, from L.A.’s Greek Theatre.
Join us for this amazing #WomensHistoryMonth event!!!
ALL ARE INVITED!!! RSVP TODAY!!!
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Broadcast vs. Print Writing: Making It Sing, Succinctly
2021-02-25 19:30 - 21:30
About Broadcast vs. Print Writing

This workshop will hone understanding of the difference between writing for print and writing for broadcast. Broadcast news is written for the ear. Print news is written for the eyes. Broadcast news is about presentation — sharp, clear, concise language to capture attention quickly and not lose an audience. Print news is about writing style — capturing attention quickly, yes, but then story building, through grammar, word choice and structured distribution of information.
About Our Trainers
Maudlyne Ihejirika, is an urban affairs reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times, who pens its “Chicago Chronicles” column on issues impacting Black and Brown communities. President of NABJ-Chicago and the Chicago Journalists Association, she was inducted into the Hall of Fame at Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism in 2020, and the Hall of Fame at University of Iowa School of Journalism & Mass Communication in 2018. She is author of “Escape From Nigeria: A Memoir of Faith, Love and War” (2016, Africa World Press), and holds an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Saint Xavier University. Her numerous awards include the Studs Terkel Award and several Peter Lisagor and NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards.
Suzanne Le Mignot, is a weekend news morning anchor and weekday reporter at CBS 2 Chicago, joining the station full-time in 1999, after working as a freelancer there since 1995. She previously spent five years as a anchor/reporter at radio stations including WBBM-AM Newsradio 790, WGN-AM and WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee, and worked as a TV news anchor/reporter in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. She began her career at WUSF-TV in Tampa, Fl. She is recipient of numerous awards, including several local and national Emmys and Peter Lisagor Awards, A Sarah Brown Boyden Award, and other prestigious honors from groups including Associated Press, Chicago Bar Association and the National Civil Rights Library.

To RSVP email rsvp@nabjchicago.org.
