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How Both Hillary Clinton and Black and Latino Journalists Blew Their Big Shot
There are a few people I would wait an entire day to see onstage. Chris Rock, if he were doing a live set with new material. Zadie Smith reading from one of her most recent works. I would even consider getting up early to get tickets to see Michelle Obama, since I haven’t heard her…
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Hillary Clinton to Address 2016 NABJ-NAHJ Convention
Presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton will go to Washington, D.C., to address the National Association of Black Journalists and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists at the largest joint convention of black and Latino journalists since 2008, as reported by BuzzFeed News. The convention will be held at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park. “It is notable that Democratic presidential nominee…
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LaCrai Mitchell Is NABJ 2016 Student Journalist of the Year
The National Association of Black Journalists announced Friday that 22-year-old LaCrai Mitchell has been selected as its 2016 Student Journalist of the Year. “LaCrai Mitchell is someone whose résumé speaks for itself,” NABJ President Sarah Glover said. “She has worked hard to gain internships and fellowships that have prepared her for the professional world. She serves…
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The Once Great NABJ Is Spiraling Down. Here's Why, And Here's How To Fix It
For those of you unfamiliar with the organization – which unfortunately may be the case for even media-literate folks – the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is arguably the largest, oldest, and most historically significant media advocacy organization in the world. Founded 40 years ago in a Washington D.C. hotel, the organization has been…