August 2025 | Meet The Candidates + Author Chat

MEET THE CANDIDATES + AUTHOR CHAT

Meet candidates for Chapter Vice President and the General Board + a chat with Arianne Edmonds, author of "We Now Belong To Ourselves."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A 5th-generation Angeleno, civic leader, and founder of the J.L. Edmonds Project, Arianne is dedicated to preserving Black history through her family’s archives, which date back to the 1850s. Her work has been featured in The 1619 Project, The Root, and LA Weekly. She will join NABJLA President Shar Jossell for an intimate Q&A on legacy, resistance, and the power of Black journalism.

PROGRAMMING NOTE: The first hour will be the author chat, followed by the candidates forum.

RSVP is required to attend, so secure your spot today!