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JSHOP 2024
JSHOP students discover 6 keys to journalistic success during WBEZ Radio tour
By Laila Dyer and Jada Strong NABJ JSHOP Reporters Many may recall WBEZ as Chicago’s “smooth jazz station,” but it’s also known as an essential news outlet for its in-depth reporting, political podcasts and cultural […]
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For teens, by teens: True Star Media shines light on Chicago’s Black youth
By Dion Harding and Ryan Wambo NABJ JSHOP Reporters True Star Media provides Chicago’s Black youth the opportunity to develop skills needed to be successful in any facet of journalism and entertainment. News articles, photography, […]
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NABJ board welcomes new VP-Print, Media-Related Representative in election. President Lemon to appoint 3 positions
By Tyana Jackson The results of this year’s NABJ board elections showed the board will look very similar in the year ahead, as most candidates ran unopposed races. Eva Coleman won her unopposed race to […]
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40-year member brings ‘red card pledge’ to NABJ
By Tyree Stovall On the 40th anniversary of his NABJ membership, Dr. Djibril Diallo came to Chicago on a mission to spread the message of his latest humanitarian initiative, the Red Card Pledge. The project […]
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Stephen A. Smith reflects on journey through sports journalism at NABJ Convention
By Ismail Sy After filming an episode with First Take, Stephen A. Smith talked with students during a Q&A session at the 2024 NABJ Convention, where he discussed the importance of longevity in the journalism […]
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What VP Harris’ running for president means for HBCUs and Divine Nine organizations
By Gabrielle Speight-Leach On Friday, Vice President Kamala Harris won enough delegate votes to secure the party’s nomination, according to Democratic National Committee Chair Jamie Harrison. Which means Harris is within arms reach of becoming […]
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Black women create safe space for rising journalists
By Leah Clark In an industry where diversity is lacking, one group is working to create a space for Black women to find mentorship and sisterhood. On Friday, five Black women in newsroom leadership shared […]
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Brothers use gaming to preserve South Side Chicago history
By Madison Hamilton Donald and Philip Jones are using gaming to teach and preserve the rich history of Chicago’s South Side. The duo has created a video game titled “Time Machine: Bronzeville Between the World […]
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Longtime journalist talks 30-year career and the importance to longevity in sports media
By Ismail Sy When it comes to sports media, Sherrod Blakely has seen it all. He’s covered championship teams like the 2004 Detroit Pistons, he’s worked at companies like ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC, and Yahoo, […]