The Chicago Chapter of National Association of Black Journalists
@NABJ
| 2018 & 2022 Chapter of the Year |
#NABJCC
Powering the Next Generation of Journalists
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.
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.
Please join us in congratulating former NABJ president and mentor to many Art Norman on receiving the Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association Of Black Journalists. Very well deserved. Thank you for your service, Art.
@NABJ
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
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:
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
Rough week. We are mourning the loss of two Chicago journalism icons.
Pervis Spann was the founder of
@WVON1690
and gave voice to Black Chicagoans.
Merri Dee was a local legend at
@WGNTV
and
@nabj
Hall Of Famer.
Our thoughts and prayers are with their families.
We are humbled and honored to be named 2018
@NABJ
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR. And we couldn’t have done it without our passionate and talented membership. Thank you NABJ, thank you journalists and thank you Chicago!
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:
(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
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!
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.
🕊️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
.
@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
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
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
! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
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
From the Magnificent Mile with love, happy
#312Day
!
NABJ Chicago is excited to welcome the entire
@NABJ
family to the city that offers everything.
Click the link in our bio to sign up for email updates on all events and activities – we can't wait to see you in July!
#NABJ24
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
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)
.
@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
Congratulations to
@TheTRiiBE
, finalists in five categories for the 2020 Peter Lisagor Awards. Crucial reporting for the Black community. Thanks for all you do! 🙏🏿
“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?
"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
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.
THANK YOU to all the candidates, panelists, and the
@Suntimes
for an important discussion about issues facing black and brown communities in Chicago.
#NABJCCForum
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! 💗
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 🙏🏿
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.
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🙏🏿
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.
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:
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
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
#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! 🏆
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!
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
!
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
#NABJ24
could be the most heavily attended NABJ convention in organization history!
“We have an ecosystem here that should be celebrated and showcased to the world.” - President Brandon Pope
@BpopeTV
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
!
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