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NABJ Chicago sends heartfelt condolences and prayers to 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 Allison.
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NABJ-Chicago is heartbroken by the passing of Chicago griot and civil rights hero Timuel Black. It was an absolute joy to hear from him at one of our meetings back in 2019. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
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Just a few of our new board members joined by our newly elected president
@BpopeTV
& our national president
@Dorothy4NABJ
.
#SummertimeChi
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CHICAGO, OUR TIME IS NOW.
Thank you
@ChicagosMayor
Brandon Johnson
@Brandon4Chicago
for welcoming 4000+ Black media professionals to the Windy City in 2024 for the
@NABJ
convention.
🫱🏾🫲🏿 For partnership inquiries, please email poinesha
@nabjchicago
.org
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Trailblazing
@ChiDefender
journalist Ethel Payne, widely known as the “First Lady Of The Black Press,” passed away in 1991. Her headstone remains unmarked in Glenwood, IL. Please consider donating to the effort to get the legend a new headstone. LINK:
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ITS OFFICIAL !!!
NABJ-CHICAGO has been named 2022
@NABJ
Chapter Of The Year.
This honor is about our members, students and partners who have helped us shape our vision. Thank you, Chicago. And thank you NABJ for this tremendous honor.
#NABJNAHJ22
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Join NABJ-Chicago for the Chicago premiere of the film ‘Corsicana,’ including a Meet & Greet with Director and Actor Isaiah Washington
@IWashington
Spots are limited. Click here to sign up, and hit up
@veelharrison
for press inquiries:
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Congrats to
@NABJCC
’s
@deadlinedd
and
@wendi_c_thomas
for their
@MLK50Memphis
win of
@NABJ
’s 2019 Best Practice Award! Way to go, Deborah! We’re so proud of your stellar year!
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(1/2) The results from the
#NABJCC
Elections are in! Introducing your new Executive Board..
President,
@BpopeTV
VP Broadcast, Carrie Walker
VP Digital,
@angelidowu3
VP Archives,
@AishaIman
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EXCELLENCE. All in one room. Special thanks to our stellar sports media panel and
@nbcchicago
for hosting
@siafalewisnbc
@evanFmoore
@exavierpope
@camronsmith
@_phil_thompson
@aminajadeTV
@kicker34
@dmillerabc7
@jadande
@Jason1Goff
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It’s officially TIME FOR TUCKER. Happy to announce our very own
@Dorothy4NABJ
is your next
@NABJ
president!!!
#NABJ19
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.
@bechang8
of
@city_bureau
argues journalism needs to serve the people in need of information the most.
#cjth
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Take it from Chicago legend
@BurtonABC7
, our Chicago KICK Off Party on July 31st is something you won’t want to miss!
• Breathtaking views 🏙
• Food and drinks from beloved Chicago restaurants 🍲🥂
• Shuttle provided from host hotel and back 🚌
Ticket link in bio!
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We want to send a heartfelt thanks to the Chicago
@whitesox
for inviting us out for
#JackieRobinsonDay
. It was a fun night in the suite. ⚾️🙌🏿
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Congratulations
@curlyfro
!!!!
A Black woman leading.
We're ecstatic to announce Shakeia Taylor (
@curlyfro
) as a new deputy senior content editor for
@chicagosports
.
Shakeia joins the Tribune after spending the last few years as a freelance writer. Her first day will be June 20.
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🕊️NABJ-Chicago deeply mourns the loss of Harry Porterfield, the trailblazing TV journalist who made an impact for more than 50 yrs. He retired in 2015, and leaves behind a legacy of Black excellence in the local news industry
💭Thoughts from
@BpopeTV
@Dorothy4NABJ
@artnorman
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MARCH 24 | 6:30PM CST
With the rise of Black storytelling, the voice of Black film critics has never been more critical. Spotlighting some of the best
@gilrobertson
@theaafca
@thereelcritic
@EmansReviews
and Rebecca Ford!
🎤 Moderated by
@angelidowu3
➡️
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.
@NABJCC
extends Sincerest Condolences to family/friends of retired
@ABC7Chicago
Reporter/Anchor
#BobPetty
—an industry trailblazer. 1 of 1st ffull-time African-American TV News anchors in
#CHICAGO
, Bob retired in 2002 after 31YRS @ WLSTV. He was 79. RIP.
—
#NABJCC
Bd of Directors
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Racial strife in the community, politics in the newsroom, a global pandemic and job insecurity – there’s no shortage of challenges many black men in media are facing today. .Join us for the conversation on Zoom, FB Live & IG Live.
#InspireBlackMen
and
#NABJChicago
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CONGRATULATIONS to
@NABJCC
's 2021 Scholarship Winners!
#NABJProud
to support the next generation of journalists!
$2,000 SCHOLARSHIPS
• KORI BARNES , junior,
@unlv
• NIA MARTIN, junior,
@Mizzou
• MELISSA PERRY, junior,
@NorthwesternU
• KYLE WILLIAMS, junior,
@KnoxCollege1837
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We are proud to announce that our chapter is one of four finalists for professional chapter of the year! Thank you to all of our members, supporters, and well-wishers! Congratulations to all of the nominees!
@IABJOfficial
,
@NABJSoFla
&
@WABJDC
! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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The NABJ-Chicago board of directors is heartbroken by the passing of radio pioneer and
@WVON1690
founder Pervis Spann. Our condolences and prayers go out to his family, including his daughter
@MelodySpannCoop
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Congratulations to Cassandra West who will be joining Crain's Chicago Business as an assistant managing editor!
@NABJ
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Hey,
@NABJCC
! Meet your new 2019-2021 Officers and Board of Directors! We’re excited about the future of this great organization, and look forward to taking our cue from you, the membership!
#Onward
#Upward
@NABJ
#ChampioningDiversity
Join us!
@nabjchicago
.org/join
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Love it when
@NABJCC
members work together on stories! This time, it was
#NABJChicago
VP/Broadcast
@BPopeTV
, reporter at
@wciu
's
@TheJamTVShow
, and member
@AlexanderFridge
, cameraman; w/Prez
@maudlynei
of
@Suntimes
on a recent
@ChiDefender
segment 😎
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🚨
#NewMerchAlert
! Some NABJCC volunteers got together over the weekend to prep our new
#merch
and some other welcome goodies.
Be on the lookout to purchase our
#TheyNotLikeUs
and
#DopeBlackJournalists
t-shirts for $20 a pop at Salon C near the
#NABJ24
convention.
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An incredible evening for an incredible cause: funding the future of journalism. Thank you to everyone who came out for the return of the Red Hot Holiday Party, including sponsors
@ABC7Chicago
@nbcchicago
@NavyPier
@GarrettPopcorn
@WynWinComm
@chicagobulls
@NHLBlackhawks
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Some of our favorite people got together!
@NABJ
@nabjregion1
@NABJREGION2
@NABJREG3
@NABJRegionIV
@NABJRegionV
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
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We hope you had a great Labor Day weekend! Thanks to all who came out to our Unity Picnic with other local multicultural orgs
@nahj_chi
@AAJA_Chicago
@NLGJAchi
@TransJA
and sponsors
@CJA_Updates
@BlockClubCHI
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Happy 15 Year Anniversary to local Black owned PR agency
@SwankPR
and their fearless leader
@briahnaj
#nabjcongrats
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W/heavy hearts
@NABJCC
mourns passing of beloved
#Chicago
PR Pro
@jadarussell
Always an honor 2 work w/this powerhouse who was epitome of professionalism, thoroughness, style, grace; involved in everything from entertainment 2 politics
Our prayers R w/her family & loved ones
#RIP
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We are launching a new podcast
#OnTheGrind
, beginning on Monday, November 1.
@VWilliamsTV
will host
#OnTheGrind
, a monthly program dedicated to highlighting emerging journalists/content creators as well as established media veterans in Chicago. (1/2)
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Our Vice President of Broadcast
@BpopeTV
spoke at the
#SaveTheNews
rally in Chicago earlier today. Watch a portion of his remarks here:
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We’re missing a few fine folks but introducing your next NABJ-Chicago Board. Let’s get to work!
@BpopeTV
@bbutlereditor
@maudlynei
@dorothyTV2
@_phil_thompson
@WillABC7
@AmandaDeVoeTV
@MoniqueWingard
@nprcherylcorley
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Our statement in response to the attack on NBC correspondent Shaquille Brewster
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.
@Waldens_Block
acknowledges the work of
@FreeSpiritChi
and True Star Foundation’s efforts to create spaces for emerging journalists and the need to provide real opportunities for young journalists.
#cjth
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Congratulations to
@TheTRiiBE
, finalists in five categories for the 2020 Peter Lisagor Awards. Crucial reporting for the Black community. Thanks for all you do! 🙏🏿
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Hey
#NABJ23
- mark your calendars for our Chicago Kickoff Party Saturday night. The food and vibes of the Windy City in the Magic City 🏙️ gearing up for 2024
@NABJ
convention !
Hosted by
@angelidowu3
@EvrodCassimy
Music by
@MustafaRocks
Sponsored by
@whitesox
@blackinfonet
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Only a few minutes away!
“Black joy is revolutionary.”
#preach
A sneak peak at tonight’s The Last Word on
#blackvoicesWTTW
w/
@vashon_photo
on
@wttw
. Catch the whole thing at 6!
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.
@Waldens_Block
offers a suggestion on how foundations can lend support to journalism beyond just supporting single reporting projects.
#cjth
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A GR8 BIG
#PROUD
CONGRATS to
@NABJCC
’s
@solshe
/
@DemocracyFund
;
@dahleeng
/
@chicagotribune
;
@rsteeleradio
/
@WBEZ
;
@BrandisFriedman
/
@wttw
;
@TonyaFrancisco
/
@WGNNews
;
@deadlinedd
/
@MLK50Memphis
;
@Forte926
/
@Suntimes
;
@larisa_lynch
/
@ChicagoReporter
on
@headlineclub
#LisagorAwards
!
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This is so dope! Way to go
@vashon_photo
Meet My First Photo Exhibition‼️
📍
@GalleryGuichard
Bronzeville, Chicago.
Thank you
@aarpillinois
& Comprehensive Quality Care, Inc. Foundation!
#NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth
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Start your day with this story.
“When I see police, I see 100 other jobs smashed into one thing with a gun.” Who are the organizers and what drives them to continue to fight for liberation?
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CONGRATS to
@NABJCC
’s
@BrandisFriedman
/
@wttw
and
@ChiefRebelle
/
@Chicago_Reader
on last night's announcement of this year's
#StudsTerkelAward
winners! Well Deserved!
Support them and all the winners in
@PublicNarrative
's 2021 Terkel cohort on May 13!
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We have 1-on-1 mentoring sessions happening today for ALL journalism platforms at
#NABJRegionIIChi
@NABJREGION2
@nabj
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We see you
@_ToniaHill
!
"I believe [Brandon Johnson's win] is showing that the public is ready for a more nuanced conversation on what public safety looks like and it does not mean that we need more police."
@_ToniaHill
on Johnson's promise to fight crime without over-policing
#SundayShow
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Chicago was representing in NYC this past weekend for the
@NABJ
Emerging Journalist Summit. Congratulations to the
@NABJYBJ
for a great gathering!
@BpopeTV
@raschandahall
@Dometi_
#NABJemerge23
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THIS Saturday we are addressing a wide array of topics in a conversation led by Black male journalists. Join the conversation!
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Let's all take a moment and celebrate
@ArionneNettles
for her latest accomplishment! 🥳🎇
We tend to think about reporting in a very traditional way, Medill lecturer
@ArionneNettles
said, which in reality can be inaccessible
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@NABJCC
president
@maudlynei
explains why events like the NABJ/
@nahj_chi
job fair are important.
#morediversityinnews
#nabj
#nahj
#leaders
#strongertogether
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Things we LOVE to see: new levels!
#NABJCONGRATS
to
@SamChatmanABC7
on her anchor desk debut at
@ABC7Chicago
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙌🏿✊🏿
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It is with profound sadness that we share that our friend entertainer Erica Watson passed away last night in Jamaica due to complications from COVID-19.
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THANK YOU to all the candidates, panelists, and the
@Suntimes
for an important discussion about issues facing black and brown communities in Chicago.
#NABJCCForum
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Hey
#Chicago
! Have U voted yet? Don't wait! Ur vote counts in Tuesday's
#historic
election of our 1st black woman mayor! Catch
@nabj_chicago
voices
@maudlynei
/
@Suntimes
@natalieymoore
/
@wbezchicago
@mazjac
/
@WVON1690
weighing in on
@fox32news
#FlanneryFiredUp
Sat 9:30PM Sun 8:30AM
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Congratulations!! Well deserved! 🖤🖤🖤
After four months in an extended professional internship, I’m officially joining the Windy City’s
#1
newsroom
@ABC7Chicago
!
It is an honor to start my career at WLS-TV and my journey is just getting started. I’m so excited to learn and grow even more. To God be the glory! 💗
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Maybe our new favorite picture ever!
Rolling out the red carpet to
@cbschicago
’s new sports director Marshall Harris. Welcome!
@mharrisonair
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We are SO HERE for
#MoreLatinosInNews
. Happy to support the cause at
@nahj_chi
‘s
#NuevoComienzo
. Beautiful event with a purpose: resources and scholarships for latino journalism students 🙏🏿
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MERRY CHRISTMAS from NABJ-Chicago Chapter. And a special thanks to all of our members who have to work the holiday 🎁🎄💙
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Our friends at
@DuSableMuseum
are offering FREE admission for
#NABJ24
attendees. Just show your convention badge.
@NABJ
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ROLL CALL: Who’s pulling up to
#NABJNAHJ22
?
Look for president
@BpopeTV
, Secretary
@TheVoiceofJosh
, VP of Archives
@angelidowu3
, Events Chair
@PoineshaB
, board members
@Dorothy4NABJ
@kathychaney
and members like
@dawnturnertrice
and
@mharrisonair
in VEGAS! 🙌🏿
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Just a few days away from our Author’s Showcase with outstanding ladies
@tamronhall
@TShawnTaylor
@AvaTGreenwell
@dawnturnertrice
, moderated by
@Talk2Samantha_
and simulcast on
@WVON1690
!
Tuesday, October 26, 6pm.
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Congratulations to members
@debofficially
@thewayoftheid
and
@Dorothy4NABJ
on winning
@CJA_Updates
awards last night!
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Our president
@maudlynei
recognizes
@NABJ
president
@Dorothy4NABJ
and
@NAHJ
president
@HugoBalta
before diving into her remarks about building trust in journalism.
#cjth
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Congratulations to NABJCC member
@TonyaFrancisco
on the launch of her new AM show
@DaytimeChicago
☀️
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Congratulations Madam President! 👏🏿
Elated to add a national Edward R Murrow award to the resume. WBBM-TV won for Overall Excellence in Large Market TV. My contribution: 2 investigative pieces. Proud to work with amazing journalists at CBS2 Chicago.
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HISTORY was made at our Red Hot Holiday Party. Thanks to your support, we raised more than $7K for scholarships and advocacy efforts. That’s the MOST brought in from a Chi chapter holiday party EVER 🎉
Thank you to our members, partners and supporters for powering the future🙏🏿
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WOW! A Hearty CONGRATS to
@NABJCC
’s own
@BurtonABC7
on being honored w/the Chicago Journalists Association/
@CJA_Updates
’ 2019
#LifetimeAchievementAward
!
#NABJProud
This just in: Chicago Journalists Association
@CJA_Updates
to honor
@ABC7Chicago
news anchor Cheryl
@BurtonABC7
with Lifetime Achievement Award:
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BLACK WOMEN MEDIA LEADERS in the house. What a powerful group. All in one room! Thank you
@tracylbrown
@kathychaney
@afuasowusu
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#CHICAGO
—6 WKS B4
#FEB26
#MayoralElection
!
To help Chicagoans glean where candidates stand on substantive issues facing Black/Brown community
@NABJCC
Presents a
#MayoralForum
cosponsored w/
@Suntimes
Watch live 7-8:30PM
#THURS
#JAN17
: , Facebook/nabjcchicago
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Trailblazing
@ChiDefender
journalist and “First Lady Of The Black Press” Ethel Payne honored at the
#WHCD2022
for being one of the first two Black women to join White House Press Corps. Both received the inaugural Dunnigan-Payne Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Next month we are hosting a mental health panel featuring
@DrAdiaShani
@TIA_EWING
@AishaIman
and Erick Johnson moderated by
@WillABC7
on Tuesday, Oct. 6 starting at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom.. This event is open to EVERYONE. Please register here:
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#NABJCongrats
to former
#NABJCC
board member
@moniquewingard
! She is headed to the Cathy Hughes School of Communication at
@HowardU
in the fall!
#PhDLoading
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It’s back!!! Get your tickets today for our biggest fundraiser of the year: The NABJCC Red Hot Holiday Party! 🎁
Space is LIMITED and tickets will go fast. Purchase yours today and help fuel the next generation of journalists
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Our
@NABJCC
family lost a giant today.
#JimTilmon
, Meteorologist, Veteran of Ch. 5, Ch. 2 and Ch. 11, Pioneering Black Airline Pilot, dead at 86
— via
@Suntimes
We offer our sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones
—
#NABJCC
Board of Directors
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So proud of our former president
@artnorman
#NABJAwards
: "We are
#NABJ
, and we take no prisoners!" -
@artnorman
. Congratulations to multiple Emmy and investigative journalism award winner Art Norman for winning the Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award! 🏆
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Thanks for joining the
#InspireBlackMen
twitter chat!
Question 1: How do you feel black men are portrayed in local media?
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In 141 days, Chicago will welcome over 4,000 journalists all across the world for
#NABJ24
. We’ll be your trusted source to conveniently navigate our great city, and make the most of your experience.
In preparation, here are 10 things you should know before heading to Chicago!
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#JOURNALISM
#STUDENTS
!
APPLY TODAY!!!
DEADLINE: APR 30, 2021!
@NABJCC
still accepting applications for our 2021 Journalism
#Scholarships
!
We have $10K to give out!
Family, Friends & Mentors of College Students! HELP US GET THE WORD OUT!!
#NABJ
#NABJCC
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Join us at our meeting this Thursday as we talk misinformation, it’s impact in the Black community, and how journalists are fighting to combat it.
In-person at
@DePaulJOUR
!
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.
@NABJCC
mourns passing of CHICAGO native & veteran sports reporter
#VaughnMcClure
, 48.
After many yrs as CHICAGO sportswriter—for both
@Suntimes
&
@chicagotribune
, he’d been w/
@espn
since 2013 covering
@nfl
/
@AtlantaFalcons
.
We offer prayers for his family
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Hearty congratulations to
@kathychaney
(
@Suntimes
),
@dahleeng
(
@chicagotribune
),
@oyousef
(
@WBEZ
), Michael Spencer Green (
@AP
), and
@kevincoval
(
@youngchiauthors
) for being 2018 Studs Terkel Award winners!
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Our hearts go out to the family, friends and colleagues of James ‘Jim’ Stricklin, pioneering Black news photographer at
@nbcchicago
. Another tragic loss for the local journalism community via
@SunTimes
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Our president
@BpopeTV
hosted the
@truestardotlife
foundation fundraiser this week! Tru Star is leading the way in creating media opportunities for kids. Thanks for your work
@truestardotlife
!
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For this month’s edition of
#WineDownWednesday
🍷we will be joined by the incomparable
@evanFmoore
! Check out us out on Facebook Live at starting at 7 p.m./CST
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