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Please join us June 29th for our General Body Meeting. We will take a look at “The Impact of Black Fathers, Changing The Narrative”. Its an (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists Black Male Media Project initiative.

It will take place from 12:00-1:30 at the Self-Help Credit Union located at 7029 Harps Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615.

Going to national convention??? Register NOW for special events!

RSVP & Special Events NABJ Authors Showcase & Bookstore Don’t miss the chance to take advantage of the 2024 NABJ Authors Showcase & Bookstore, an informative and exciting offer at the NABJ Convention & Career Fair, July 31-Aug. 4, at the Hilton Chicago.

Sad news tonight:

Hall of Famer Willie Mays dies: Say Hey Kid, considered one of greatest MLB players in history, was 93 Mays won the World Series with the Giants in 1954 and was named NL MVP in 1954 and 1965

Can you sing???? NABJ NEEDS YOU!!

Auditions Extended for NABJ Voices Choir at #NABJ24 in Chicago   CALLING ALL NABJ VOICES! NABJ is looking for talented singers to participate in the revival of our NABJ Choir. Audition information is below! The choir will […]

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When We Vote: Why It Matters – NABJ and Report for America on Martha’s Vineyard The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) and Report for America have joined together once again to present a timely discussion on the power of our […]

: 🎉 Get ready for the Scholarship Jam! 🎉 Join us on Aug. 2 at 9 pm in Chicago. Dance the night away for a great cause! All proceeds support NABJ’s Sports Task Force Scholarship Fund & general funds, helping future journalists shine. 🔗: NABJConvention.com

✨Get ready to shine at with our "Getting Ready for Chi-town” series! Session 2 on July 18 will focus on Resume Tips with a Live Resume Editing session. Open to all members/attendees! Perfect your resume! Stand out from the crowd! Mark your🗓️!
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Have you registered for NABJ Chicago???

Home Voted best big city in the U.S. seven years in a row (Condé Nast Traveler), the NABJ Family will gather in Chicago, July 31-Aug. 4, 2024, for our Annual Convention & Career Fair.

✨ Congratulations to our VP of Digital Rod Carter on being named as Secretary to our National NABJ Board! Well deserved! ✨

NABJ President Appoints New Board Secretary   Today, NABJ President Ken Lemon announced that Rod Carter will serve as the NABJ Board of Directors Secretary. Carter, a longstanding NABJ member and Weeknight […]

Thanks to everyone who came to our spring mixer on Saturday! And a huge thank you to Rush Hour Karting in Morrisville and our Ambassador Marcella for hosting us! Thanks to our VP of Broadcast Gayle Hurd, Councilman Steve Rao, Madam President Jamiese Price, and our E-Board for organizing! 🏎️ 🎯 ⛳

Media professionals and students, join us on Saturday, May 18, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. for our spring mixer at Rush Hour Karting – an all-indoor go-karting facility that offers state-of-the-art high-speed electric karts. Members can also enjoy axe throwing, golf simulators, and arcade games. RSVP by May 17 at https://forms.gle/poz8PKnpbXj5Sz837

✨ Congratulations to our very own NABJ-Raleigh Durham Vice President of Digital and recent recipient of the Gus Witherspoon Award for Community Service and Media Rod Carter for being nominated for two (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists' 2024 Salute to Excellence Awards! We are so proud of you! ✨ https://nabjonline.org/blog/nabj24stenomineesannounced/

The celebrates the historic and transformative impact of longtime NABJ member and supporter Kim Godwin, ABC News President, as she announces her retirement from broadcast journalism.

She has led a phenomenal 40-year career that has promoted the values of NABJ: advocating for equality, exemplifying excellence, and preparing the next generation of journalism leaders. We know she will continue to make a profound impact in her next chapter! We applaud her tireless efforts to change the industry for the better, as she has demonstrated what it means to pursue your purpose even in the face of adversity.

We thank her for her ongoing commitment to NABJ and the advancement of journalism worldwide.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/abc-news-president-kim-godwin-out-network-1235889595/

ABC News President Kim Godwin Exits Network Godwin joined ABC News in 2021, and signed a contract extension in early 2024, but told staff Sunday she was leaving broadcast news. Deb OConnell will run ABC News for now.

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Horrifying moment CNN hosts watch on as protester sets himself on fire — Daily Mail This is the horrifying moment CNN hosts watched on as a protester set himself on fire outside Donald Trump's hush-money trial.

Internship and Career Opportunities: Spectrum News 1 North Carolina's Fellowship Program is now open to college seniors and graduate students. See attached link. Spectrum News 1 also has openings for an Executive Producer, Producer, Associate Producer, Assignment Editor and a National Meteorologist. All positions are based in Raleigh. See all available openings at jobs.spectrum.com.
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Thought you all would get a kick out of this. Saw this at the Publix and thought… this is clearly for a very SPECIFIC male news anchor… not all of us.

Hey journo friends. There are a lot of FREE seminars here that you sign up for. Many of the online sessions have ended but are recorded - check them out, there’s some good learning here.

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: Ready to make your mark in the world of news? 🌍 Don't forget to apply for the 2024 -ABC News Internship! Join the team behind the scenes at ABC News, work on exciting projects, & get paid $21.70/hr for 12 weeks. The deadline to apply is TODAY! 🔗:bit.ly/NABJABCIntern24

✨Hurry! Secure your🪑 for the Conference in next week! Early-bird registration ends this Friday! Don't miss an unforgettable event - "Press & Prosperity: NABJ Meets Black Wall Street!"
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💛To help cover the cost of Convention for NABJ college students and young professional members within their first 5 years in the industry, we're offering a grant to attend in Chicago! Apply by APRIL 19, 2024:
bit.ly/NABJ24YoungJournalistsGrant