Ald. Sophia King (4th) released this announcement on the Johnson Company Building: In light of the historic landmark designation bestowed onto the Johnson Company Publishing Building (820 S. Michigan Avenue) in November of 2017, the Alderman is planning to submit a resolution honoring the Johnson family...
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ESPN and NABJ are offering a summer internship in memory of Stuart Scott for his contributions to sports journalism. Interested students may apply for the internship online. It includes a $3500 scholarship on behalf of ESPN and the NABJ Sports Task Force. All applications must be submitted...
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Please join NABJ-Chicago for an evening of drinks, appetizers and giveaways, networking, and learning about Gift of Hope organ donor organization in advance of April's Donate Life Month. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your fellow journalists, learn more about our exciting plans for...
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Washington, D.C. (March 2, 2018) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) celebrates the National Writers Union's (NWU) final settlement with Ebony Magazine regarding the payment grievances of 45 freelance writers, editors and designers who are collectively owed $80,000. NABJ President Sarah Glover recognizes NWU's...
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Washington, D.C. (Feb. 28, 2018) — The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Kerner Commission Report published on Feb. 29, 1968. One element of the report included a scathing take on the media and its practices being a contributor to racial...
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Each year, NABJ and our partners award scholarships to students pursuing careers in journalism, media and communications. Scholarships range from $1,500 to $10,000. Applicants must follow specific criteria/requirements for each scholarship. Please review carefully individual scholarship pages for criteria/requirements. All applications must be submitted online by the deadline:...
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Follow the links below for job description and requirements. WLS-TV is hiring. Please upload cover letter and resume online at www.disneycareers.com. For a complete list of job openings at WLS-TV, visit the company’s website at www.abc7chicago.com....
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By: Will Jones, ABC 7 Chicago / NABJCC Board Member (Chicago, IL) - There were some heated exchanges between candidates hoping to be the next Illinois Attorney General at a Feb. 26 Candidates Forum hosted by NABJ-Chicago. Held at CBS 2, the forum, moderated by Derrick Blakley, CBS...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Brenda Butler, 773-960-8304, Brenda@nabjchicago.org Lynn Norment, 312-520-0146, lynn@normentmedia.com NABJ-Chicago will host a forum for Illinois Attorney General Candidates on Monday, February 26, 2018, at CBS 2 Chicago, at 22 West Washington, Chicago. The media organization has invited all 10...
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Washington, D.C. (Feb. 20, 2018) -- The National Association of Black Journalists is excited and proud to announce its partnership with Facebook on its recently launched The Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship. The scholarship program was created to support the next generation of journalists, and to strengthen the pipeline...
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