Join us Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11 a.m. PT for our final meeting of the year. It's been a long 2020, but we're ready to look forward to what 2021 has in store for NABJLA. We'll also celebrate our scholarship winners.
NABJLA is a Finalist for Chapter of the Year
NABJLA is a finalist for NABJ's Chapter of the Year for the second year in a row! We’re grateful to be recognized.
Congrats to our fellow finalists, Greater Cincinnati Association of Black Journalists, Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, NABJ South Florida and all award nominees. The winner will be announced during NABJ's Virtual Awards Ceremony on Dec. 19. More details below.
NABJ Congrats: Meteorologist Melissa Magee Joins NBC4'S Award-Winning Weather Team
Via NBC4
UNIVERSAL CITY, CA (October 30, 2020) –
NBC4/KNBC announced today that Melissa Magee will join its award-winning weather team as a meteorologist, starting November 2. Magee will anchor weather on NBC4’s weekday newscasts at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
A Los Angeles native who grew up watching NBC4, she joins the station following a successful career at WPVI-TV in Philadelphia. For more than 11 years, she has reported on wide-ranging and severe weather conditions in multiple climates. In addition, her on-air versatility has expanded to include hosting special news programs and lifestyle shows.
"Melissa understands the uniqueness of our market and the many microclimates that impact our viewers,” said Renee Washington, Vice President of News of NBC4. “Her strong meteorological skills and upbeat personality will be an asset to our First Alert weather team.”
Magee started her career at KBAK-TV in Bakersfield and later joined KDUH-TV in Nebraska. In 2006, she was a weather anchor at AccuWeather in Pennsylvania.
Magee is also passionate about giving back to the community where she lives and works. For years, she has supported several nonprofit groups helping the underserved. She volunteers to coach and mentor young girls and remains active with several organizations in Orange County. A graduate of UCLA, Magee holds a B.A. in English and has a certificate in Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University.
About NBC4:
NBC4 is the West Coast flagship station of the NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations, serving the vast region since 1949. NBC4 produces 41 hours each week of local news and weather, and the station features the largest award-winning investigative unit in Southern California. The station also produces “California Live,” a live weekday 30-minute lifestyle show featuring the latest in entertainment, travel and lifestyle trends across the Golden State. NBC4’s news operation has received nearly every industry award bestowed on local news, including numerous Los Angeles Emmy and Golden Mike Awards, two national and two regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, and a Peabody Award. NBC4 news is delivered across the main broadcast on channel 4, at www.nbcla.com, and through multiple interactive social media platforms 24/7. The NBC Owned Television Stations, a division of NBCUniversal, also operates COZI TV (www.cozitv.com), a national network that brings viewers some of America’s most beloved and iconic television shows and movies.
Los Angeles Times Internships and Fellowships
Join us Thursday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. PT for a conversation with Angel Jennings, the Los Angeles Times's new assistant managing editor of culture and talent, about internship and fellowship opportunities at the newspaper. This event is open to all NABJ students, regardless of the school you attend.
Do note that registering for the meeting does not guarantee entrance. Only the first 100 registered people who login day-of will gain access to the Zoom room. All others can stream the event live on our NABJLA Facebook page.
The Politics of 2020: How This Year Changed Everything
To say 2020 brought us unprecedented times is cliche but it's facts. This year has transformed the way journalists and media report on politics, how newsrooms operate, and who are the storytellers and gatekeepers. Join us this Saturday, Oct 24 at 11 a.m. PT for this discussion with political journalists on how they've navigated COVID, racial uprisings, election interference and the many surprises that this intense election season continues to bring.
Panelists:
Zohreen Shah
Zohreen Shah is an ABC correspondent based out of Los Angeles. Zohreen joined ABC News' campaign team last year, covering Kamala Harris, Andrew Yang and Michael Bloomberg's campaigns. Prior to joining ABC, Zohreen was a staff reporter for KTTV in Los Angeles, KSWB in San Diego and KTXL in Sacramento. She's a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and UCLA.
IG: @Zohreen_
Twitter: @Zohreen
Arit John
Arit John joined the Los Angeles Times in February 2020 as a political reporter covering the presidential campaign. John previously worked as a Styles reporter at the New York Times, as a congressional and political reporter at Bloomberg News, and as a breaking news writer at the Atlantic. She grew up in Rancho Cucamonga and studied English at UCLA.
Twitter: @AritBenie
Cerise Castle
Cerise Castle is a Los Angeles-based multimedia journalist specializing in arts & culture, civil rights, crime, and human interest stories. I have several years of experience as a multimedia journalist across print, television, and audio. She has produced and hosted segments for the Emmy-award winning nightly news program, VICE News Tonight, Los Angeles NPR affiliate KCRW and nationally syndicated radio program Marketplace. Cerise has also produced two series for the podcasting giant, Wondery. Her reporting and commentary have been featured in publications like The Daily Beast, The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine and MTV. In her free time, she is an avid hiker and stargazer.
IG: @yourmajestcee
Twitter: @cerisecastle
NABJLA's Third Annual Black Women In Media Discussion
Join us Saturday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. PT for our third annual Black Women in Media Discussion. We will be joined by Shani Hilton of the Los Angeles Times, Mimi Brown of Fox LA, Anita Bennett of the Black News Channel and Urban Hollywood 411, and Dr. Tykeia N. Robinson, co-host of the Gettin’ Grown podcast. Returning for the second year as moderator is NABJLA Boardmember Shar Jossell.
Do note that registering for the event does not guarantee entrance. Only the first 100 registered people who login day-of will gain access to the Zoom room. All others can stream the event live on our NABJLA Facebook page.
More about our panelists:
Anita Bennett
Anita Bennett is the Los Angeles correspondent for the Black News Channel. She is also the founder of entertainment website urbanhollywood411.com.
An Emmy Award-winning journalist, Anita has spent years covering news and entertainment in Los Angeles, including as a contributing editor Deadline.com, as senior editor of the Los Angeles Daily News, and as deputy editor and on-camera host at TheWrap. Prior to moving into entertainment coverage, Anita was a news reporter for L.A. Cityview 35 in Los Angeles.
Anita graduated cum laude from Howard University in Washington, D.C. with a Bachelors Degree in Communications. She is bilingual after having studied Spanish in Spain as a Fulbright Scholar. In 2018, she founded the website Urban Hollywood 411, to highlight African Americans in entertainment.
Mimi Brown
Mimi Brown is the host of FoxLA's Culture Conversations, a digital show launched by the station in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder. She interviews nationally recognized lawmakers, activists, and others working to bring equality and racial justice to our country.
Mimi also works on FOX 11's signature show, Good Day LA, producing daily segments highlighting the latest in local and national news, entertainment, fashion, and fitness.
Mimi began her journalism career 14 years ago as a red carpet reporter for US Weekly Magazine, where she covered the Oscars, the Grammys and movie premieres, interviewing celebrities whose names you know. Mimi is also the host of the podcast, "Becoming Dope with Mimi Brown."
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Howard University and a Master’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism from American University.
Mimi currently volunteers with several local community groups, mentoring young people and offering career advice. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Shani Hilton
Shani O. Hilton joined the Los Angeles Times as deputy managing editor in June 2019. Previously, she was at BuzzFeed News in New York City for six years, where she worked as vice president of news and programming, executive editor and deputy editor-in-chief. She oversaw the company’s news show programming and led efforts to diversify BuzzFeed News revenue through shows with a focus on live video, including “AM to DM” on Twitter and the documentary series “Follow This” on Netflix.
Hilton’s role also included structuring the news team, running special projects and managing a U.S. news staff of more than 200 award-winning journalists. She worked as an editor and oversaw tech, politics, national, entertainment and business coverage.
Prior to working at BuzzFeed News, Hilton was an editor and reporter at outlets including NBC Washington, Washington City Paper and the Center for American Progress. She grew up in Fontana and Stockton and studied journalism at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Tykeia N. Robinson, Ph.D.
Tykeia N. Robinson, Ph.D., aka “Dr. Keia” is the Assistant Director of Research and Policy in the Office of Undergraduate STEM Education at the Association of American Colleges and Universities. Her current work focuses on empowering institutional leaders to 1) understand & interrogate existing organizational challenges and disparities, and 2) craft customized strategic initiatives that meet organizational needs with excellence and equity. Dr. Keia also co-hosts the Gettin’ Grown podcast on the Loud Speakers Network, a show about navigating the transitions of adulting as young Black millennials. Gettin' Grown recently celebrated over 8.5 million listens and downloads since its inception in 2017. Tykeia earned her Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Maryland College Park and is also the founder of "TeamTypingFast" (TTF), an online community of practice that prioritizes the wellness, success, and productivity of Black women academics, corporate professionals, and entrepreneurs.
Shar Jossell (Moderator)
Shar Jossell is a media personality, journalist, and writer. She focuses on pop culture reporting and writes in the intersections of trans identities, race, and entertainment. Shar has previously served as a panelist on AfterbuzzTV & Black Hollywood Live, quickly becoming one of their most sought after personalities. She was named to Obvious Magazine's inaugural Visionaries list in 2020.
Most recently, she has guest co-hosted Crooked Media's "Keep It" podcast (Ira Madison III, Louis Virtel, Aida Osman), and has been a guest pundit on Luminary's "Hear To Slay" (Roxane Gay, Tressie McMillan-Cottom), and Maximum Fun's "FANTI" (Tre'vell Anderson, Jarrett Hill).
Shar has been featured on Buzzfeed, HuffPost, TMZ, Into, FOX Soul, That Grape Juice, and The Wrap--just to name a few. She's currently a rotating guest co-host on Channel Q Radio (Radio.com) and her show, the "Kiss & Tell Radio" podcast, available everywhere. Her bylines include ZORA, Bold Culture, & THEM.
August 2020 | Making the Pivot: Journalist to Screenwriter
As part of our ongoing "Making the Pivot" series, join us Saturday, August 29 at 11 a.m. PT as we host screenwriter Cheo Hodari Coker (Marvel's "Luke Cage," "Notorious", "Lowriders" and "Creed II") in a one-on-one conversation about his former career as a hip-hop journalist and making the pivot to Hollywood. NABJLA President Tre'vell Anderson will moderate.
Do note that registering for the event does not guarantee entrance. Only the first 100 registered people who login day-of will gain access to the Zoom room. All others can stream the event on our NABJLA Facebook page.
NABJ Congrats: Tre'vell Anderson Elected NABJ Region IV Director
NABJLA President Tre'vell Anderson has been elected NABJ Region IV Director to represent the chapters of California, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Anderson is an entertainment reporter, film critic, co-host of the podcast FANTI, and co-chair of NABJ’s LGBTQ+ Task Force.
August 2020 | Digital Check-In
Mark your calendars. Join us Saturday, August 1 at 11 a.m. PT for a digital member check-in. This convening, led by NABJLA President Tre'vell Anderson, is for dues-paying members only. All members in good standing will receive meeting log-in information at least 48 hours before the event. If you need to check your dues status, please let us know.
July 2020 | How Much Should We See?
Join us for a discussion on the impact of mainstream media’s (over)use of images of violence against Black bodies.
Panelists:
Spirit, PhD, LPC, NCC (OWN's Love Goals)
Renee Washington (VP News, NBC4)
Dr. Charles Davis (Professor, University of Michigan)
Dr. Eudene Harry (Medical Director, Oasis Wellness)
June 2020 | Freelancing Ain't Free (Webinar)
NABJLA President Tre'vell Anderson hosts writers Mikelle Street and Stephanie Smith-Strickland for a conversation about the business of freelancing. We'll be discussing everything from setting rate to contract negotiations and beyond.
Note: This webinar has limited capacity. While all can register, only the first 100 to login on the day-of will gain access. The webinar will be recorded and available for playback to dues-paying NABJLA members.
Panelists:
Stephanie Smith-Strickland is a Los Angeles-based freelance writer and content strategist with a passion for music, fashion and lifestyle content. Her bylines include features for Highsnobiety, Vice, i-D, Complex, OkayAfrica, MTV and more. When she's not haphazardly trying to meet deadlines you can find her baking pastries and cakes.
Mikelle Street is a Manhattan-based writer and editor. His work generally deals with queerness, Blackness, fashion, and subcultures, as well as the intersections therein. He is currently the Digital Director for Out Magazine. He previously served as the publication's Senior Editor across print and digital. Prior to this role he was a Style Editor at Maxim Magazine. Street's work has also appeared in The New York Times, Elle, Teen Vogue, Harper's, The Cut, Vice, GQ, Esquire, i-D, Allure, and many more. He is available for commission as a writer, speaker, moderator, panelist, and consultant.
NABJ-NAHJ August 2020 Virtual Convention Registration Now Open
Press release via NABJ
Registration for the first-ever NABJ-NAHJ Virtual Convention & Career Fair is now open!
Click here to register. Preregistration discounts end on July 6.
The convention and career fair will be held August 5-8, 2020. The theme remains “Power of the Past, Force of the Future,” as it ties into the current landscape of not only the nation but the journalism industry.
Overall more than 100 companies and organizations will join the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), as the nation’s largest convention and career fair for journalists of color reconvenes in a state-of-the-art virtual environment.
Highlighted virtual convention features include:
More than 90 workshops, panels, forums, and training opportunities
A 3D career fair and exhibition hall featuring more than 70 companies armed with recruiters
The option for attendees to meet recruiters and managers live via video, phone and chat in their booths
The opportunity to build and share your professional profile and visual portfolio while also applying for job openings right at the virtual booths
An opening ceremony and reception co-produced with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
At least 5 networking/happy hour receptions
Three breakfast and luncheon events (the first 1,200 registrants will receive free meal delivery)
The annual NABJ Sports Task Force Scholarship Jam featuring a celebrity DJ
The 2021 Houston Convention Kickoff party
The Newsmaker Plenary on the U.S. Presidential Candidates
The W.E.B. Du Bois Plenary powered by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Special sessions focusing on social justice, racism in America and COVID-19
Exclusive movie screenings and upfronts
The Innovation Bubble (featuring the latest from technology companies)
The Authors Showcase (featuring new creative works hitting shelves)
The Visual Task Force photo auction
And a whole lot more (including the option to build your own virtual swag bag to take advantage of partner offerings and save important information as you experience the virtual environment)
Low-cost registration options have been made available to assist attendees as we navigate through the impact of COVID-19. Student rates begin at $90. Professional member rates begin at $190, and nonmember/public rates begin at $250. Members experiencing financial hardships due to COVID-19 and other issues can apply for a hardship scholarship to attend the convention here.
Register now at NABJNAHJConvention.com
Media Contact: Press@NABJ.org
NABJLA Statement on #BlackAtLAT and the Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJLA) is greatly disturbed by recent revelations about the continued systemic racism experienced by Black reporters — past and present — at the city’s paper of record, the Los Angeles Times. We stand in solidarity with the Black reporters of the L.A. Times who have formed a Black Caucus within the L.A. Times Guild to express their discontent and demand accountability by the masthead.
NABJLA is disheartened by the testimonials of Black former Los Angeles Times journalists recently released on social media under the hashtag #BlackAtLAT, many of whom are or were members of NABJLA.
While the Los Angeles Times has, over the last few years, been a supporter of our NABJLA scholarship program and chapter initiatives, that is not enough. The publication must undergo change in order to better serve the journalists within its newsroom as well as the broader community that yearns for a news media that is reflective of our culturally rich city, the broader Southern California region and beyond. In solidarity with the Black Caucus, we similarly demand the immediate hiring of more Black reporters, editors and visual journalists, particularly in the Metro section, as well as the correcting of alleged pay inequities.
Over the last couple of weeks, NABJLA has reached out on numerous occasions to offer resources and referrals to the Los Angeles Times' masthead to support its verbalized inclusion efforts. We have not yet received a response. Regardless, we continue to be a local resource to owner and executive chairman Patrick Soon-Shiong, executive editor Norman Pearlstine and the entire Los Angeles Times leadership.
Media Contact:
nabjlaofficial@gmail.com
June 6: How They See Us | Black Male Media Project
Black men are under attack and need our voices. Join NABJ on June 6 at 2 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation: How They See Us.
This is an NABJ initiative designed to accurately reflect the contributions of Black males in the media, and promote networking, mentorship, and professional development of Black males working in the media.
This event is designed to take an honest look at how Black males are viewed in stories and within the newsrooms. It is a thought provoking conversation with Black men who have worked in and closely with the media and those exposed to the glaring light of media coverage. We explore how news shapes and reflects the way Black men are viewed and how to overcome obstacles presented when we understand How They See Us.
Click the button below to register for the Zoom webinar.
May 2020 | Black Men Reporting on Black Men
An open, honest discussion on the challenges of reporting in times like these (full video above)
NABJLA Vice President jarrett hill and a panel of Black male journalists from across the country discuss reporting on race in the midst of horrific crimes committed against Black men, as part of NABJ's national Black Male Media Project.
Panelists include Trymaine Lee (Correspondent, MSNBC’s Into America), Eugene Scott (Reporter, The Washington Post's The Fix), Jamil Smith (Senior Writer, Rolling Stone), and Ernie Suggs (Race Reporter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
PANELISTS
Eugene Scott joined the Washington Post’s The Fix in September 2017 to report on the politics of identity in the Trump era.
Eugene brings deep expertise and a creative approach to this important subject, as well as a range of skills that will accelerate The Fix’s evolution into a rich, engaging multi-media blog. He joined the Post from CNN Politics, where he covered the 2016 presidential election and was the senior reporter on the website’s breaking news team. He’s a regular on-air contributor, providing analysis on MSNBC, CBS and NPR.
Eugene receiving his Masters from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and a bachelor’s in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Jamil Smith is a Senior Writer at Rolling Stone, where he covers national affairs and culture. Throughout his career as a journalist and Emmy Award-winning television producer, he has explored the intersection of politics and identity, specializing in reported analysis and commentary about United States politics, social justice, and cultural identity.
After covering the 2016 election as a Senior National Correspondent for MTV News, his political and cultural commentary appeared in several outlets, including The New York Times, Esquire, and Washington Post. Most recently, he was both a weekly columnist for Huffington Post and contributing opinion writer for the Los Angeles Times.
In addition, Jamil wrote the cover story for Time magazine’s February 19, 2018 issue about the film BLACK PANTHER and its cultural significance. Last fall, he profiled former NAACP president Ben Jealous for The New Republic—where he once served as a senior editor.
Jamil graduated from The University of Pennsylvania and currently resides in Los Angeles.
Ernie Suggs earned his B.A. degree in English Literature from North Carolina Central University in 1990, where he was the editor in chief and sports editor of The Campus Echo. Upon graduation, he was awarded an internship by the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) to work for Gannett Newspapers. He returned to Durham, North Carolina in 1992, as a writer for The Herald-Sun.
In 1996, Suggs was awarded a fellowship by the Education Writers Association, which culminated in his award-winning, Pulitzer nominated series Fighting to Survive: Historically Black Colleges and Universities Face the 21st Century.
He was hired as a reporter at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 1997. In 2005, Suggs became the vice-president of the NABJ. He was chosen for the prestigious Nieman Fellowship at Harvard University in 2008, and in 2009, he joined the Nieman Foundation’s board. Suggs was given the Pioneer Black Journalist Award by NABJ in 2013.
Trymaine Lee is a Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award-winning journalist. He is currently a correspondent for MSNBC. He covers social justice issues and the role of race, violence, politics and law enforcement in America. In 2020, Lee launched The Race Report, a special MSNBC series that explores the intersection between race and politics this election season. He also debuted Into America, a new podcast elevating the voices of voters and demonstrating how policy impacts the day-to-day lives of Americans. Lee was also among the contributors to the New York Times Magazine’s 1619 Project, which earned a 2020 George Polk Award for its exploration of the role of slavery in America and it’s enduring effects in contemporary American society.
Previously, Lee served as a reporter at The Huffington Post, where he is credited with helping elevate the shooting of Trayvon Martin to a national audience. Before that, he was at The New York Times, where his coverage of Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s sex scandal helped earn the newspaper a Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News. He also earned a Pulitzer Prize as part of a team that covered Hurricane Katrina for The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Lee earned two National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Salute to Excellence Awards for Digital Media in 2015 for his MSNBC coverage of the protests in Ferguson, MO. He received a 2018 Emmy Award for Outstanding News Discussion & Analysis for his reporting on gun violence and trauma in Chicago as part of a series and hour-long special produced by MSNBC’s All In with Chris Hayes.
May 2020 | Making the Pivot: From Journalist to Content Creator and Beyond
Full video above
NABJLA President Tre'vell Anderson is joined by three multi-hyphenates — Danielle Young (host and producer, formerly of Essence), Zach Stafford (host of Buzzfeed's "AM2DM") and Gia Peppers (host BET's "Black Coffee" and more) — to discuss their journalism journeys and advice for other communications professionals looking to explore content creation, hosting and other arenas.
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NABJ-NAHJ Convention is Going Virtual
Breaking news!
We can now announce that the NABJ-NAHJ 2020 Convention & Career Fair will not be held in-person. We will have a virtual convention, an option that we have been exploring for weeks. Keep reading for more exciting information!
First, it’s important that you understand our strategy has always been to help keep our members safe and to avoid $1.3 million in hotel contract cancellation penalties. (That’s how much we would have lost if we had prematurely canceled our contract with the Marriott and Omni hotels.) Timing, legal counsel and other requirements, along with tough negotiations on the part of NABJ and Marriott, were all essential parts of getting to a final successful resolution for our members and attendees.
I understand you may have been frustrated by updates that appeared to be vague, but the language was deliberate so as not to trigger an unnecessary catastrophic negative impact on our organization. To do so would have damaged our negotiations and put us in legal peril. You elected me to do what was in the best interest of NABJ. I am happy to say we have negotiated a deal that prevents NABJ from financial ruin. Thank you for trusting me.
VIRTUAL CONVENTION, REFUNDS AND RESERVATION CANCELLATIONS
*Virtual Convention: The new dates for our virtual convention are August 5-9, 2020. We will have 85 plus sessions including meal events and online networking events. There are costs associated with a virtual conference so there will be registration fees offered at the best rates possible for our members and attendees. You will get more information next week on specifics of the conference including workshops and other programming offerings.
*Registration Refunds (3 options)
-You will be able to get full conference registration refunds by emailing the national office at membership@nabj.org.
-You can apply it to next year’s conference
-You can donate it to fund student registrations
*Hotel Registration Cancellations
Although NABJ is not involved in the hotel cancellation/hotel refund process, we know hotels have skeletal staffing because of COVID-19 so your experience could be a bit frustrating. That’s why we are talking to the hotel so that we can advise you on the most efficient way to get it done. You will be able to get a full refund and we will provide details next week.
BACKGROUND FACTS THAT WE CAN FINALLY SHARE
We began preliminary discussions of a possible virtual conference the last week in February. In the first week of March, we began reviewing virtual models including one from a respected member in the academic arena.
For weeks, we have been talking with a few partners/sponsors about the possibility of a virtual conference and those talks have been helpful in shaping the virtual options.
While the virtual option exploration was underway, we were also looking for alternate dates for an in-person convention but none were available because of the size of our conference. Also, it was likely that even a much later convention date this year would also have to be rescheduled. It was apparent that the feasibility of an in-person convention had dramatically diminished
Legal counsel validated what we already knew. The only ways out of our contract
to avoid the $1.3 million in damages were:
A forced cancellation brought on by government or other restrictions triggering force majeure circumstances
Negotiations with Marriott to release NABJ from this year’s contract
A government forced cancellation could have required us waiting possibly up to mid-June before informing members and partners of the status of the convention. Obviously that would not work for members, partners or staff on a number of levels.
Here’s the bottom line: We are proceeding with a virtual convention. This is uncharted territory for NABJ. We are enlisting the help of professionals and companies that routinely do virtual conferences, but we’re also looking for members who have experience in the virtual convention space. We welcome your input. We’re in this together and will build an even stronger NABJ.
Thank you for your patience and your support!
Dorothy Tucker
NABJ President
@Dorothy4NABJ
Student Resume Reviews
To support students studying journalism, publicity, media and other communications-related subjects, NABJLA is offering free resume critiques. All students interested should email a copy of their resume to nabjlaofficial@gmail.com by April 13. Critiques will be returned by email within a week.
April 2020 | Digital Check-In Recap
As in-person meetings are cancelled for the foreseeable future, we're launching a digital meeting series.
Catch up on what you missed during our first check-in here including chapter and national convention updates, future webinars and opportunities for freelancers or those out of work.
We’re here to be a resource in these difficult times. Contact us with any inquiries or opportunities for our members.
NABJLA - nabjlaofficial@gmail.com
President Tre’vell Anderson - anderson.trevell@gmail.com
Vice President Jarrett Hill - jarrett@jarretthill.com
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February 2020 | Hot Topics & Board Elections
Join us this Saturday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. (5757 Wilshire Blvd.) for our next general body meeting. Candidates for open Board positions will have the chance to address the body before the election. We’ll also discuss a series of hot topics including the drama circling Gayle King’s interview with Lisa Leslie about Kobe Bryant.