NABJ 2014 Convention Program Book

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 2014 ANNUAL NABJ CONVENTION AND CAREER FAIR
Welcome ................................................................... 5
Convention Partners ................................................ 24
NABJ Board & Staf .................................................. 27
Location Details ........................................................ 34
Convention Maps ..................................................... 36
Schedule-At-A-Glance ............................................. 38
Convention Highlights ............................................. 42
Daily Schedule ........................................................... 46
Exhibit Hall Map ....................................................... 99
Exhibitors ................................................................... 100
Special Honors .......................................................... 109
Membership ............................................................... 130
Acknowledgements ................................................. 135
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WELCOME
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5 2014 ANNUAL NABJ CONVENTION & CAREER FAIR
Dear NABJ Family,

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Black Journalists, our staf,
and our Convention Planning Committee, I am delighted to welcome you to our 39th Annual
Convention and Career Fair at the Sheraton Boston Hotel and the John B. Hynes Veterans
Memorial Convention Center.

The theme for this years convention is Revolution to Evolution: Shaping Our Future. The
convention and program teams have worked hard to craft workshops and other events
that will help members continue to climb the career ladder in an increasingly competitive
business. NABJ was created 39 years ago to advocate for jobs, better representation of
African-Americans in media coverage and keep journalists relevant in their newsrooms, and
this years programming helps members continue that important mission.

This years workshops cover topics that are crucial to a wide range of journalists, from college students still honing their
skills to mid-career members looking to make the move to management all the way up to our veterans who need to
upgrade their skills for digital newsrooms. Our newsmaker plenaries will cover topics including the mid-term elections
and government policies that appear to threaten a free press in America. Special workshops will look at the 50th
anniversaries of the Brown vs. Board of Education decision and the Voting Rights Act.

But there will also be time to socialize and have fun, with a stellar lineup of movies at our annual flm festival, our golf
tournament, the Boston chapter evening event, the Gospel Brunch and the popular Sports Task Force Jam, which raises
thousands of dollars in scholarships for NABJ students. Members can also get their health on by competing in the
annual 5K run and our community service project will help formerly homeless veterans move into permanent housing.

We will laud the work of NABJ members during the Salute to Excellence Gala, and present special honors in categories
including Journalist of the Year, Emerging Journalist Award recipient, Journalism Educator of the Year and professional
and student Chapters of the Year, among other honorees.

I would like to thank our entire convention team, including Chair Charles Robinson, Program Chair Deirdre Childress
Hopkins, our Executive Director Darryl Matthews, Sr., and the NABJ staf for working hard to help plan this annual
event that benefts our members.

Thank you for coming to Boston. We hope you will leave ready to continue your own career revolution.

Yours in service,
Bob Butler
NABJ President
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Greetings,
It is my great honor to extend greetings to everyone on behalf of the President, Board
of Directors and the National Ofce of the National Association of Black Journalists.
(NABJ). In addition, I would like to welcome everyone to our 39th Annual National
Convention, which this year is here in the great city of Boston, Massachusetts. I also
want to extend thanks to our corporate partners for their generous support.

The convention theme, Revolution To Evolution-Shaping Our Future will resonate
well with the membership during this convention. NABJ has always been a breeding
ground for leaders. The organization has a critical mission, and we must do everything
we can to bring focus to the leadership role we play in the wake of recent events in
our industry. We must set a very aggressive strategy for organizational success and
membership enrichment. We must lead by example; and take NABJ to new heights.

During the convention, there will be seminars, workshops, training sessions and networking activities, which have
all been meticulously planned to provide an exciting, diverse and well-rounded conference experience. Please
be sure to participate in all the activities. I want to encourage everyone to have a great time in the great city of
Boston.

Welcome, and may your experience be both positive and rewarding.

Sincerely,
DarrylR. Matthews, Sr.
Executive Director
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Dear NABJ members and convention attendees,
Welcome to this years annual NABJ gathering, Revolution to Evolution: Shaping
Our Future. Your presence in Boston is a testament to your commitment to our
organization, as well as to thousands of journalists and media professionals. The team
who put together this program deserves all the kudos for understanding our industry
and working to create an environment that will help you learn, open your mind to new
ideas and absorb gems from leading professionals and newsmakers.
Boston is rich with African-American history, perhaps most notably for the 1770 death
of Crispus Attucks, a man of African descent who was the frst casualty of the Boston
Massacre. Today, African-American themes are woven through the life of the city,
including in Roxbury, a neighborhood that bills itself as the heart of Bostons African-
American culture. We hope you will have a chance during your visit to see some of the
museums and historic sites that relate to the history here.
If youre a sports fan, Boston will rival any city in the United States for its energetic hometown spirit. As we all
know, tragedy struck when bomb blasts shattered the revelry of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013. The city
chose to show its resilience in many ways, including the use of the slogan Boston Strong, which you may hear
frequently during your stay or see posted on signs throughout the city.
If this is your frst NABJ convention, do not be intimidated. Think of this as a family reunion. Ask the person on
the elevator, in the lobby, or waiting in line for an activity where they are from and what they do and by all
means tell them what you do.
Many NABJ members are the best in the industry I know because they have the awards to prove it. If you
are just launching your career, there are many people here this week to emulate. Sit in on sessions featuring
journalists and public relations professionals at the tops of their games.
If this is not your frst convention, strike up a conversation with someone sitting alone and explain to them why
youre excited about this organization.
If you enjoy being active, check out our annual 5K Run/Walk or the NABJ Celebrity Golf Tournament. Dont
forget to get spiritually motivated on Sunday morning at the NABJ Gospel Brunch.
We planned this convention with you in mind and hope your stay is fruitful and enjoyable
Sincerely,
Charles F. Robinson, III
2014 NABJ Convention Chairman
FROM THE CONVENTION CHAIR
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Welcome to the City of the Revolution!
As we open the 39th Annual Convention and Career Fair, Revolution to Evolution:
Shaping Our Future, I want to say thank you to all of our members, friends, and
partners who have made the journey to New England. I am deeply honored to
serve as program chair for this annual meeting of the worlds largest organization of
journalists of color.
This is an exciting time as we continue to grow, evolve and adapt. Our convention
is a great opportunity to bring inspired people together to keep our skills on the
cutting edge.
Here, in the birthplace of the revolution, we will ofer discussions on two important
milestones in black history this year the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
and the 60th anniversary of the landmark Brown vs. The Board of Education ruling. I will even mark a personal
milestone anniversary with NABJ, which I joined decades ago during a University of Southern California
conference sponsored by the Black Journalists Association of Southern California and the California Chicano
News Media Association.
This week, we will welcome great leaders of many news organizations and startup enterprises. We also will
remember our legacy as a strong organization that parallels the lives of our great friends, such as Philadelphias
E. Steven Collins, Detroits Angelo Henderson and our beloved trailblazer, Chuck Stone, all of whom we dearly
cherish.
With your ideas, concepts and suggestions, your Program Committee has helped to create opportunities to
engage, immerse, specialize, inform, learn and know. We will start our programming with a Town Hall meeting
in Roxbury, ofer boot camps with Google and #theloweclass, move through plenaries with the Democratic
and Republican National Committees, dig into interactive workshops that hone our abilities to write, tweet and
broadcast, and fnally, kickof our 40th anniversary year.
I would like to recognize the tireless leaders of your Program Committee, our Deputy Melanie Eversley, Co-
chairs Brittany Geneva Cummings and Ken Lemon, Associate Representative Dawn Roberts, Program Manager
Jannice Hodge and everyone who participated through conference calls and emails over several months.
Finally, thanks to President Bob Butler, the rest of our Board of Directors, and all of you for entrusting us to help
guide your education, entertainment and social curriculum here in Boston.
Weve tried to pack it all into six days with the goal of enriching all of you.
Best regards,
Deirdre Childress Hopkins
NABJ 2014 Program Chair
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OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
STATE HOUSE BOSTON, MA 02133
(617) 725-4000

DEVAL L. PATRICK
GOVERNOR

July 2014

Dear Friends:

On behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I send
warm greetings as you gather for the 39
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Annual National
Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair.

Since 1975, the National Association of Black Journalists has
fostered relationships between journalists, students and media-
related professionals across the United States. This years fair will
provide face-to-face networking, educational seminars and
professional development workshops to the thousands of attendees
who come to celebrate excellence in journalism. I am grateful for the
NABJs commitment to journalism and proud of its success in helping
individuals equally access opportunities.

During your stay in Boston, I urge you to enjoy our wonderful
outdoor spaces, fantastic restaurants, and historic sites. Please
accept my best wishes for an informative and successful event.

Sincerely,

WELCOME
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Dear Friends;
On behalf of the City of Boston, it is my distinct pleasure to extend a warm welcome as
you gather for The National Association of Black Journalists 39th Annual Convention
and Career Fair. I am honored that Boston has been chosen to host such a signifcant
event. I would like to thank all of you for coming together to acknowledge the
importance of journalism and the media industry.
Founded by 44 driven men and women in December, 1975, NABJ is the largest
organization of journalists of color in the nation. It provides quality programs and
services while advocating on behalf of black journalists worldwide. The organization creates access to job
opportunities for aspiring, young and veteran black journalists, as well as professional development and training
toward entrepreneurship and other possibilities. NABJ has served as a pillar of strength and diversity within the
black community and society as a whole, encouraging students to achieve their goals and follow their dreams
while strengthening ties among journalists.
I applaud the journalists, media executives, public relations professionals and students who will showcase their
talents and share their achievements this week with all of us. I join all residents of Boston in sending you our best
wishes for a wonderful and successful week of events!
Sincerely,
Martin J. Walsh
Mayor of Boston

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FROM THE REGION I DIRECTOR
Dear NABJ Friends and Family,
Thank you for making the trip to Boston, my favorite city. On behalf of NABJs Region
I, welcome to the 39th Annual NABJ Convention and Career Fair.
This is the 11th NABJ convention I have attended since becoming a member 14 years
ago, and this is the best week of the year to catch up with old colleagues, meet new
friends and enrich your journalism skills.
The National Association of Black Journalists convention is packed with great
workshops, networking socials and special events, so please take the time to enjoy as
many of the programs and activities that make the NABJ convention special to all of us
as possible.
I have spent 19 years of my life in Massachusetts and, for many of those years I lived in the city of Boston, where I
went to college. So, I strongly encourage you to explore Boston for the good food, for the great shopping, for the
world-class sporting events, and most importantly, for the educational and historic locations.
Thank you for investing in NABJ and for visiting a city that means a lot to me. I hope you truly enjoy your
experience in Boston and that you will visit again.
Sincerely,
Sherlon Christie
NABJ Region I Director
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WELCOME
FROM THE BABJ PRESIDENT
Welcome brothers and sisters of NABJ,

The Boston Association of Black Journalists is ecstatic to have the 39th Annual National
Association of Black Journalists Convention and Career Fair here in our fne city for
the frst time. And we have worked feverishly to make sure you have the best possible
experience in Boston.

Since Boston was awarded the convention in March 2013, I have been constantly
asked, Gary, are their things for black people to do in Boston? And the answer is a
resounding yes. A Los Angeles native, when I arrived here fve years ago to join the
Boston Globe, I must admit I did not know a lot about the city of Boston besides its
rich sports tradition and being the home of Paul Revere. But this city has a great deal
to ofer in dining, activities, historical exhibits, shopping and various other options that will leave you flled with
enjoyment. Geographically, the city is also located adjacent the Boston Harbor, giving visitors an opportunity to
view the beauty of the Massachusetts Bay during a beautiful summer day.

The black community here understands the perceptions of the city and is very excited about having our
convention in town. There will be a plethora of options for every person attending the convention and the
Sheraton Hotel and Hines Convention Center are located in the major artery of the city. For those seeking the
Boston experience, with folks strolling Newbury Street to shop or the Boston Common to sight see, this will be
the perfect weekend to take in our wonderful city.

Of course, our convention here will be an amazing opportunity for those looking to advance their careers to meet
with some of the most infuential people in our business. It will be a chance to network, connect with old friends
and reinvigorate yourself after 12 months of working arduously in your ofce, newsroom or website.

So take a breather, peruse the many entertainment choices and take a bite out of Boston.

Welcome to the 39th annual National Association of Black Journalists Convention and Career Fair.

Sincerely
Gary Washburn
President, Boston Association of Black Journalists
Monique Hunt McWilliams
Chief Diversity Ofcer,
Eli Lilly and Company
Earned her law degree from Indiana University
Recipient of the Pepper Hamilton 2009
Champion of Diversity Award
Mother to a son and daughter
Celebrating our differences.
Ive always enjoyed working with people and learning from their experiences. It helps me discover
new ideas and even challenges my own perspective.
In my personal life, I volunteer in my childrens school. I want all children to see what they can
achieve. I want to teach them that its worth getting to know people who dont look like them.
At Lilly, its my goal to continue building a truly inclusive workplace that values and embraces
all differences. Each day, Im inspired to join with others to make Lilly better, so in turn we can
make life better for people everywhere.
For more information about diversity at Lilly, visit lilly.com.
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WELCOME
Monique Hunt McWilliams
Chief Diversity Ofcer,
Earned her law degree from Indiana University
Recipient of the Pepper Hamilton 2009
Champion of Diversity Award
Mother to a son and daughter
Celebrating our differences.
Ive always enjoyed working with people and learning from their experiences. It helps me discover
new ideas and even challenges my own perspective.
In my personal life, I volunteer in my childrens school. I want all children to see what they can
achieve. I want to teach them that its worth getting to know people who dont look like them.
At Lilly, its my goal to continue building a truly inclusive workplace that values and embraces
all differences. Each day, Im inspired to join with others to make Lilly better, so in turn we can
make life better for people everywhere.
For more information about diversity at Lilly, visit lilly.com.
CA30079 PRINTED IN USA 2014, Eli Lilly and Company. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
FROM THE NABJ SEED CHAIR
Dear NABJ,
Welcome to Boston, the site of NABJs 39th Convention and Career Fair. Its an exciting
time for NABJs Student Education Enrichment and Development (SEED) program, as
we help groom the next generation of journalists and media professionals.
Through SEED, thousands of dollars in scholarships are given to deserving students
who are pursuing a career in journalism and other media-related felds. Hundreds of
professionals have cut their editorial teeth in one of NABJs student programs before
going on to a successful career.
Additionally, many high schoolers frst love of journalism is sparked through our high
school program.
The Student Projects are the highlight of the year for SEED. It draws college students from all over the country
and gives them real-world journalism and communications experience. These students produce newscasts, a
newspaper, a website, monitor social media, produce newscasts and help manage a communications ofce. They
conduct interviews and write the stories. They take compelling photos and produce the cutting-edge videos.
And of course, none of this could be achieved if it were not for our dedicated professional members who serve as
mentors.
Id like to thank everyone who has helped SEED grow into one of, if not the best, short course for college students
in the country. A special thanks to the professionals who took the time to read and score our scholarship and
intern submissions. Thank you to those in the national ofce who help who work around the clock to ensure that
SEED achieves its mission of student training and development.
And fnally, I would like to thank every media company and business in the Boston region that has helped make
the 2014 Student Projects a success. The use of your newsroom, printing press, personnel and staf is invaluable
to SEEDs overall mission. And to NABJs members, thank you for attending the convention. You are truly our
greatest asset today and tomorrow, and we could not accomplish what we do without your support. Throughout
this conference, I ask you to stay engaged, proactive and continue to help SEED shape the future of the industry.

Sincerely,
Delano Massey
NABJ SEED chair

Welcome to
Boston
Photos courtesy of the Greater Boston
Convention & Visitors Bureau
CONVENTION CORPORATE PARTNERS
NABJ gratefully acknowledges the fnancial support of the following corporate partners:
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CONVENTION FUNDERS
PLATINUM LEVEL
The Boston Globe
DIAMOND LEVEL
Ford Foundation
Twentieth Century Fox
Home Entertainment
GOLD LEVEL
Comcast/NBC Universal
Toyota Sales Northern
Division
SILVER LEVEL
Chrysler
CNN
FedEx Corporation
Prince Lobel Tye, LLP
The Annie E. Casey
Foundation
United Airlines
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
BRONZE LEVEL
Alabama State University
(ASU)
American Federation of
Teachers
Boston University,
College of
Communications
CBS News
ESPN
Gannett Company, Inc.
General Motors
John S. and James L.
Knight Foundation
US Virgin Islands
MillerCoors
NASCAR
New England Sports
Network (NESN)
Peniel Solutions, Inc.
Prudential Financial, Inc.
The Africa Channel
The Andrew Young
Foundation
The Coca-Cola Company
WGBH
Wells Fargo
PATRON LEVEL
ASNE
American Atheists, Inc.
Bloomberg LP
CBS Corporation
Disney Sports
Dow Jones Foundation
Dow Jones News Fund
Fox News Channel & Fox
Business Network
Fox Sports
Greater Boston Chamber
of Commerce
Greater Boston Conven-
tion Visitors Bureau
HBO
John S. Knight Journalism
Fellowships at Stanford
Knight Foundation
Lionsgate/Roadside
Attractions
Major League Baseball
(MLB)
Marketplace Excellence
& US Virgin Islands
Massachusetts
Convention Center
Authority
Multicultural Marketing
Resources (MMR)
National Basketball
Association (NBA)
National Football League
(NFL)
Planned Parenthood
Federation of America, Inc.
Raycom Media
Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation
SAG-AFTRA
Southwest Airlines
Starz Entertainment, LLC
The McClatchy Company
Treehouse Films
Turner Sports
WE tv
Yahoo! Sports
FRIEND LEVEL
Arise News
Astellis Pharma
Boston Red Sox
Dolan Media
Management
Dow Jones News Fund
Go RVing
Hearst Television, Inc.
Marquette University
Philadelphia Association
of Black Journalists
LIN Media
CORPORATE PARTNERS LIST
CORPORATE PARTNERS
PRESIDENT
Bob Butler
Reporter, KCBS Radio
VICE PRESIDENT/
BROADCAST
Dedrick Russell
Reporter, WBTV/LLC,
Raycom Media
VICE PRESIDENT/PRINT
Errin Whack
Independent Journalist

SECRETARY
Corey Dade
Contributing Editor, The Root
TREASURER
Keith Reed
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Cindy George
Reporter & The Houston
Advocate, Houston Chronicle
Media Group
REGION I DIRECTOR
(Conn., Maine, Mass., N.H.,
N.J., N.Y., Penn., R.I. and Vt.)
Sherlon Christie
Sports Reporter,
Asbury Park Press
REGION II DIRECTOR
(Del., D.C., Md., Va., and W. Va.)
Lee Ivory
President, Ivory
Communications
REGION III DIRECTOR
(Ala., Fla., Ga., Miss.,
N.C., S.C., and Tenn.)
Gayle Hurd
Anchor/Reporter/Producer,
WBZJ-FM/WPTF-AM, Curtis
Media Group (Raleigh)
REGION IV DIRECTOR
(N.D., S.D., Neb., Iowa, Ill. Ind.,
Ohio, Ky., Minn., Mich., Wis.)
Vickie Thomas
Reporter, WWJ/CBS Radio,
Detroit
REGION V DIRECTOR
(Ark., Colo., La., Kan.,
Mo., N.M., Okla. and Texas)
Mary Benton
Journalist and Media Relations
Professional
REGION VI DIRECTOR
(Alaska, Ariz., Calif., Hawaii,
Idaho, Mont., Nev., Ore., Utah,
Wash. and Wyo.)
Michelle Fitzhugh-Craig
Editor-in-Chief,
shades Magazine
ASSOCIATE
REPRESENTATIVE
Dawn Angelique Roberts
Managing Partner/Founder
KD Communications Group
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Khorri Atkinson
York College at the City
University of New York
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Darryl R. Matthews, Sr.
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Denise Brooking
FINANCE MANAGER
Nathaniel Chambers
MEMBERSHIP MANAGER
Veronique Dodson
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Lisa Waldschmitt
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Taylor Osborne-Smith
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Scott Berry
COMMUNICATIONS
CONSULTANT
Aprill O. Turner
DEVELOPMENT
ASSISTANT INTERN
Jenae Bryant
PROGRAM
CONSULTANT
Carol Ash
NABJ BOARD & STAFF
NABJ STAFF
STAFF
NABJ BOARD
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT TASK FORCE
The NABJ Arts and Entertainment Task Force is available to members who cover arts and entertainment. Joining this group is
a great way to connect to the broader arts and entertainment community.
Chair: Kelley L. Carter, Entertainment Journalist

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS TASK FORCE
The Associate Members Task Force (AMTF) includes part-time journalists, part-time freelance writers, educators, marketing
and public relations professionals, as well as other media professionals. The purpose of this task force is to advance the cause
of issues related to these sectors and to NABJ.
Chair: Dawn Angelique Roberts, Managing Partner/Founder, KD Communications Group

BLACK PRESS TASK FORCE
The Black Press Task Force includes journalists and owners of black media outlets. The groups purpose is to advocate on
behalf of black-owned media and to foster camaraderie amongst journalist in this space.
Chair: Ten Croom, President, Ten Croom Communications

BROADCAST TASK FORCE
The Broadcast Task Force includes radio and television journalists. The groups purpose is to champion diversity in newsrooms
across the country, and to inspire camaraderie among broadcast journalists.
Chair: Vince Hill, Anchor, KYW Newsradio

COPY EDITORS TASK FORCE
The Copy Editors Task Force includes copy desk managers, copy editors, news editors, line editors, layout and design editors
and, yes, recruiters. The groups purposes are to inspire the camaraderie among editors across the country; to share ideas
about editing; and to discuss the ups and downs of working a non-traditional schedule. We also encourage college students to
pursue copy editing and other careers in newsrooms.
Chair: Diane Hawkins, Copy Editor, Louisville Courier-Journal

DIGITAL JOURNALISM TASK FORCE
As technology is enhancing journalism and transforming the media landscape, journalists must adapt and use new tools in
order to survive and thrive. The Digital Journalism Task Force keeps NABJ members on the cutting edge as they navigate
rapidly evolving newsrooms.
Co-Chairs: Kiratiana Freelon, Student, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism Audience Engagement, Washington Post
Tracie Powell, Contributor, Columbia Journalism Review Founder, allDigitocracy.org

FOUNDERS TASK FORCE
The Founders Task Force includes NABJ Founders, Past Presidents and former National Board Members with at least 25
years of membership in NABJ. The groups purposes are to re-afrm NABJs founding principles and fortify NABJ through the
contributions of its members time, talents, historical perspectives and collective memory in alignment with the organizations
mission and strategic plan.
Co-Chairs: Maureen Bunyan, Lead Co-anchor, WJLA-TV
Les Payne, Newsday (Retired)
Bob Reid, BTR Media Works, Inc.

NABJ TASK FORCES
TASK FORCES
GLOBAL JOURNALISM TASK FORCE
The Global Journalism Task Force promotes coverage of and about the African/African-American experience worldwide.
Co-Chairs: Jef Ballou, News Editor, Al Jazeera English
Rochelle Riley, Columnist, Detroit Free Press

LGBT TASK FORCE
The mission of this task force is to unite NABJs lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members so they may support and
strengthen one another and to assist the NABJ in carrying out its mission of inclusion and excellence.
Chair: Jonathan Adams, Public Information Ofcer, Lambda Legal

POLITICAL JOURNALISM TASK FORCE
The Political Journalism Task force is comprised of journalists that cover local, state, and national politics. The groups purpose
is to provide support and programming for political journalists.
Chair: VACANT

PRINT JOURNALISM TASK FORCE
The Print Task Fore is comprised of print members and advocates on their behalf.
Chair: Marlon A. Walker, Reporter, Detroit Free Press

SPORTS JOURNALISM TASK FORCE
The NABJ Sports Task Force promotes diversity in Americas sports departments and provides programming toward
developing the next wave of Americas sports journalists.
Chair: Marc J. Spears, NBA Writer, Yahoo! Sports

VISUAL TASK FORCE
The NABJ Visual Task Force provides a venue for visual journalists in the areas of photojournalism, design and informational
graphics, broadcast photojournalism, and visual leadership for newspaper, magazine, broadcast, and online publications.
Chair: Danese Kenon, Multimedia Photojournalist, The Indianapolis Star
David TrotmanWilkins, Photo Editor, Newsday

YOUNG BLACK JOURNALISTS TASK FORCE
The Young Journalists Task Force provides a forum and support for fellow journalists in their frst few years. The Task Force
annually recognizes emerging journalists doing exemplary work.
Co-Chairs: Talia Buford, Energy Reporter, Politico
Felicia Brown, Founder & CEO, Felicia Brown Talks Media
TASK FORCES
AWARDS
Developing and distributing criteria for various national
journalism categories in the annual NABJ Salute to
Excellence awards contest.
Chair: Ray Metoyer, Multimedia Content Developer
Townhall Productions

COMMUNICATIONS
Actively develop, implement and execute a communications
strategy for NABJ.
Chairs: Dawn Angelique Roberts, KD Communications Group
Aprill O. Turner, Turner Communications LLC

CONSTITUTIONAL
Chairs: Allison Davis, Founder, Coopty Productions
Herbert Lowe, Professional in Residence, Marquette
University
Kim Roberts-Hedgpeth, National Executive Director,
American Youth Soccer Organization
CONSTITUTIONAL AND
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Considering any proposed amendments to the Constitution
and Operating Procedures suggested by any full member. The
Committee shall make recommendations on such changes to
the membership for consideration according to the guidelines
established by the Constitution and Operating Procedures.
Chair: Cindy George, Reporter & The Houston Advocate,
Houston Chronicle Media Group

CONVENTION
Chair: Charles F. Robinson III, Reporter, Maryland Public
Television

COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS
Foster efective chapter management, develop strategies for
chapters to recruit and retain members, develop strategies
to assist chapters in raising funds for scholarships and
other award programs. It shall also aggressively recruit
members to NABJ and work to reach a consensus and
make recommendations on how mutual problems can be
addressed and resolved within NABJ.
Chairs: Duchesne Drew, Managing Editor for Operations,
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Marvin Hurst, Reporter, Gannett/KENS-TV

DEVELOPMENT
Actively pursuing new business partnerships and fundraising
initiatives for NABJ
Chair: Lynn Norment, Carol H. Williams Advertising
ELECTIONS
Oversee the election process and develop the rules that
apply to it. The committee shall set candidate standards,
rules, regulations and qualifcations for nominations and
regulations governing the process and arbitrate any disputes
to that procedure. The Board of Directors will have the
authority to supersede decisions of the Committee by a
two-thirds vote of the Boards members.
Chair: Wesley Lowery, Reporter, The Washington Post

FINANCE
Provide fnancial advice to ensure the Board of Directors
successfully meets its fnancial goals. The committee shall also
be available to provide fnancial advice and counsel to the
President, Treasurer and Board of Directors; review and advise
the Board on the annual budget; review spending and income
quarterly. It shall be comprised of the NABJ Treasurer, two
former NABJ treasurers, two independent fnancial advisors,
and a top executive from a media company.
Chair: Greg Morrison, CEO, Griotworks, Assignment Editor,
CNN

HALL OF FAME
Legendary black journalists who have made outstanding
contributions to journalism are inducted yearly to the NABJ
Hall of Fame.
Chairs: Maureen Bunyan, WJLA-TV (Washington); Hall of
Fame NABJ Founder

HEALTHY NABJ

HIGH SCHOOL
Chair: Russell LaCour, Copy Editor, Tulsa World

MEDIA INSTITUTE
The Media Institute ofers professional development
opportunities, technical training, historical documentation,
and educational programs.
NABJ COMMITTEES
TASK FORCES
MEDIA MONITORING
Monitoring the national media for discrimination and other
injustices to people in the African diaspora in their coverage
and employment practices. It shall report to the Board of
Directors and the membership issues of concern.
Chair: Eric Deggans, TV Critic, National Public Radio

MEMBERSHIP
Locating new members, reclaiming former members,
retaining current members, and creating programs for
this purpose. It also shall be responsible for evaluating all
membership applications and afliate chapter applications.
Chair: Georgia Dawkins, Senior Producer, KSLA News 12

PRINT ADVOCACY
Upon the direction of the Vice-President of Print, this
committee completes an annual census of managers in print
newsrooms.
Chair: Errin Whack, Independent Journalist

PROGRAMMING
Developing and implementing programs for the annual
national convention.
Chair: Deirdre Childress Hopkins, Strategic
Communications Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center

SPECIAL HONORS
NABJ Special Honors represent the highest awards NABJ
can bestow upon a member. NABJ members, afliate
chapters, and others nominate those who represent the
best among black journalists. Awards include the Lifetime
Achievement Award, Legacy Award, Journalist of the Year,
and Emerging Journalist of the Year.
Chair: Leisa Richardson, Metro Editor, The Indianapolis Star

STUDENT EDUCATION ENRICHMENT &
DEVELOPMENT (SEED)
The SEED program provides valuable benefts for student
members by placing student interns at media companies
nationwide; providing over 12 scholarships annually; and
coordinating the NABJ Convention student projects.
Chair: Delano R. Massey, Metro Editor, Lexington Herald-
Leader
CONVENTION
PROGRAM BOOK COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Deirdre Childress Hopkins,
Strategic Communications Manager,
Pennsylvania Convention Center
VICE CHAIR: Melanie Eversley,
Reporter, USA Today
DEPUTY CHAIRS:
Brittany Geneva Cummings,
Al Jazeera America
Ken Lemon,
Reporter, WSOC (Charlotte, N.C.)

ASSOCIATE REPRESENTATIVE AND
BOARD LIAISON: Dawn Angelique
Roberts, Managing Partner/Founder,
KD Communications Group
PARLIAMENTARIAN AND HEALTHY
NABJ COORDINATOR:
Cindy George, Reporter and The
Houston Advocate, Houston Chronicle
Communications Group
STUDENT ASSISTANT: Alison Hazel
DESIGNER: Antone Amye,
Page Designer, Detroit News
TASK FORCES
CONVENTION PROGRAM COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN:
Charles F. Robinson, III
DEPUTY CHAIR:
Rod Hicks
PROGRAM CHAIR:
Deidre Hopkins
DEPUTY PROGRAMMING CHAIRS:
Melanie Eversley, Ken Lemon and Brittany Geneva Cummings
LOCAL CHAIRS:
Zeninjor Enwemeka, Zuri Berry
SUB COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
Demorris Lee
COMMITTEES
SUB COMMITTEE
SUB COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Demorris Lee
SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
BOSTON TOWN HALL:
Ken Cooper
OPENING RECEPTION:
Lead Producer: Carla Wills, Producer
Associate Producer: Manny Manuel Smith
PLENARIES:
Lead Producer: Brittany Geneva Cummings
Associate Producer: Laveta Moore
SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE:
Producer: Manny Manuel Smith
Associate Producer: Carla Wills
In Memoriam: Glenn Marshall
GOSPEL BRUNCH:
Co Producers: Georgia Dawkins and Lynn Norment
FOUNDERS EVENTS:
Paul Brock and Maureen Bunyan
NABJ FILM FESTIVAL:
Kelley Carter
BOSTON CHAPTER EXPERIENCE:
Gary Washburn, Zuri Berry
5K WALK/RUN:
Dawn Roberts
GOLF TOURNAMENT:
Walter Kirkland
Exterior of
John B. Hynes
Veterans
Memorial
Convention
Center.
Courtesy of the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
WEDNESDAY
FILM FESTIVAL I
Get On Up, the James Brown Story
#NABJFilm
Powered by Comcast/NBCUniversal
Based on the incredible life story of James Brown, the late Godfather
of Soul, this flm will provide a fearless look inside the music, moves
and moods of James Brown (played by Chadwick Boseman), taking
audiences on the journey from his impoverished childhood to his
evolution into one of the most infuential fgures of the 20th century.
LOCATION: Regal Fenway Stadium,
201 Brookline Ave., Boston
** Transportation will be provided. Shuttles will depart at 8:15 p.m.
from the front of the Sheraton
FRIDAY
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
FILM FESTIVAL II
Finding Samuel Lowe:
From Harlem to China
#NABJFilm
Powered by the Africa Channel
Three successful black siblings from Harlem discover their heritage by
searching for clues about their long-lost Chinese grandfather, Samuel
Lowe.
Retired NBC Universal executive Paula Williams Madison and her
brothers, Elrick and Howard Williams, were raised in Harlem by their
Chinese-Jamaican mother, Nell Vera Lowe. Nell encouraged them to
realize the rags-to-riches American dream, resulting in their growth
from welfare recipients to wealthy entrepreneurs. In order to fulfll a
promise to their mother to connect to her estranged fathers people,
they embark on journey to uncover their ancestral roots.
The three travel to the Toronto Hakka Chinese Conference where
they connect to members of the Chinese-Jamaican community. As the
mystery of their grandfathers life unfolds, the trio travels to Jamaica,
learning that their grandfather had a life there similar to their own,
starting with humble beginnings in Mocho, Clarendon Parish, and
ending with successful business ownership in the afuent St. Anns Bay.
But in 1933, he left Jamaica, returning to China for good.
Taking family tree research to an epic proportion, the siblings and 16
of their family members travel to two Chinese cities, ShenZhen and
GuangZhou. Together, they visit their familys ancestral village, fnding
documented lineage that dates their family back 3,000 years to 1006
BC. The trip culminates in an emotional and unforgettable family
reunion with 300 of their grandfathers Chinese descendants.
At its heart, this is a story about familial love and devotion that
transcends race, space and time.
LOCATION: Sheraton, Independence
SATURDAY
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
FILM FESTIVAL III
Contradiction
#NABJFilm
Powered by the American Atheists, Inc.
This flm takes an in-depth look at how Christianity was used as a
tool of oppression during slavery as well as outlining the methods
contemporary ministers and prosperity preachers use in the pulpit to
intoxicate their focks. Camera crafted the flm particularly for African-
American viewers because he considers them the most churchgoing
group in America and the least likely to question their faith. But he
attempts to explore the topic with a sense of objectivity and respect
that challenges viewers without condemning their beliefs.
**The flm is followed by a question-and-answer panel discussion
on non-believers.
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
FILM FESTIVAL IV
Black and White
#NABJFilm
Powered by: Treehouse Films
Starring Academy Award-winners Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer,
Black and White is the story of a widowed grandfather (Costner)
who is left to raise his bi-racial granddaughter. When the little girls
paternal grandmother (Spencer) seeks custody, a bitter legal battle
ensues that forces the uneasy family members to have an honest
conversation about life, death, anger and Americas racial divide.
** The flm will be followed by a discussion with Kevin Costner moderated
by Allison Samuels, journalist and author

**Transportation will be provided. Shuttles will depart at 12:15 p.m.
from the front of the Sheraton.

3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
FILM FESTIVAL V
Dear White People
#NABJFilm
Powered by: Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions
This flm follows the stories of four black students at an Ivy League college
where a riot breaks out over a popular African American themed party
thrown by white students. With tongue planted frmly in cheek, the
flm will explore racial identity in post-racial America while weaving a
universal story of forging ones unique path in the world.
** The flm will be followed by a discussion with Eric Deggans,
TV critic, NPR, author.

** Transportation will be provided. Shuttles will depart at 2:15 p.m.
from the front of the Sheraton.
FILM FESTIVAL DETAILS
LOCATION DETAILS
LOCATION DETAILS
LOCATION DETAILS
REGISTRATION & WELCOME HOURS
Location: Hynes, Exhibit Hall D
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 7:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 1, 2014 - 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 8:00 a.m.- Noon
CAREER FAIR & EXHIBIT HALL
Location: Hynes, Exhibit Hall D
Exhibitors
Cyber Caf & Membership Lounge
Authors Showcase
NABJ Elections
NABJ PRESS ROOM
Location: Hynes, 202
Wednesday, July 30, 2014- 12:00 Noon- 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 31, 2014 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Friday, August 1, 2014 - 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 2, 2014- 12:00 Noon.- Noon
WHATS HELD WHERE?
HOST PROPERTIES

Hotel
Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02199

Convention Center
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02115
Sheraton Boston Hotel
LOCATION: Commonwealth
NABJ Board of Directors Meetings
LOCATION: Independence
Films Screenings
2015 Minneapolis Kickof Party
LOCATION: Grand Ballroom
Newsmaker Plenary
W.E.B. Dubois Lecture
Government and Media Plenary
NABJ Business Meeting
NABJ Gospel Brunch
NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards Gala
Arts & Entertainment Task Force Reception
LOCATION: Constitution A & B
Sports Pioneer Awards
Professional Development Breakfasts
Lunch & Learns
LOCATION: Liberty B
Founders Lounge
LOCATION: Back Bay A, B, C, D/Fairfax A, B
Media Receptions
John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial
Convention Center
LOCATION: Exhibit Hall D
Registration & Welcome Center
NABJ Elections
Authors Showcase
Cyber Caf & Membership Lounge
LOCATION: Hynes 202
NABJ Press Room
LOCATION: Hynes 312
Multimedia Student Projects
LOCATION: Hynes 2nd Floor Boylston Hallway
Social Media Lounge & Chill Spot

LOCATION: Hynes 2nd Floor Boylston Hallway
Visual Task Force Photo Exhibit

AROUND BOSTON
NABJ Town Hall
Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, Roxbury
Film Screenings
Regal Fenway Stadium, 201 Brookline Ave., Boston
The Boston Chapter Experience at Fenway
State Street Pavilion, 20 Yawkey Way, Fenway Park, Boston
NABJ Sports Task Force Scholarship Jam
House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
NABJ 5K Run/ Walk
DCRs Charles River Esplanade
NABJ Golf Tournament
William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park
1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester, MA 02121
NABJ Day of Service
Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison St., Boston
SAFETY AND SECURITY
The Sheraton Boston Hotel and the John B. Hynes Veterans
Memorial Convention Center are equipped with around-
the-clock security, facilities, and stafng. In case of fre
emergency, guests are notifed through an audible fre alarm
and broadcast message that will direct guest to evacuate.
NEAREST HOSPITAL
Mass General Hospital Back Bay,
388 Commonwealth Avenue,
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 267-7171

NEAREST 24-HOUR PHARMACY
CVS Pharmacy,
587 Boylston St,
Boston, MA
JOHN B. HYNES
VETERANS MEMORIAL CONVENTION CENTER
Boston Convention Marketing Center 415 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210 p: 877.393.3393 f: 617.954.3326 www.AdvantageBOSTON.com
Lower Level
Hynes Floorplans
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Show Office
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Exhibit Hall A
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Show Office
Main Lobby
ShowOffice
Exhibit Hall A
Business
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Coat Room
Prudential Plaza Entrance
Coffee
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Restrooms Escalator Elevator Freight
Permanent Concessions Pay Phone
Ring Road
Loading Dock
Plaza Level
LOCATION DETAILS
JOHN B. HYNES
VETERANS MEMORIAL CONVENTION CENTER
Boston Convention Marketing Center 415 Summer St., Boston, MA 02210 p: 877.393.3393 f: 617.954.3326 www.AdvantageBOSTON.com
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Drop-Off
(Lower Level)
Veterans Memorial
Auditorium
(25,760 sq ft)
(4,000 Person
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South
Lobby
Show Office
Exhibit Hall C
Show Office
Exhibit Hall D
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3rd Level
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LOCATION DETAILS
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
* Ticketed Event ** Requires Pre-Registration
LOCATION DETAILS
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. NABJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. NABJ TOWN HALL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2014
7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. REGISTRATION & WELCOME CENTER
8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. DEEP DIVE LEARNING LABS (HALF DAY)**
8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. DEEP DIVE LEARNING LABS (ALL DAY)**
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. CAREER FAIR AND EXHIBITION MOVE-IN
1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. DEEP DIVE LEARNING LAB (HALF DAY)**
8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. CHAPTER DAY
3:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. REGIONAL CAUCUS
6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION & OPENING CEREMONY
9:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m. FILM FESTIVAL I

THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2014
7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BREAKFASTS
7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. MORNING WORKOUT
8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SUITE (INVITATION ONLY)
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. CNN REPORTERS WORKSHOP (INVITATION ONLY)
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. CAREER FAIR AND EXHIBITION/NABJ AUTHORS SHOWCASE AND
BOOKSTORE/CYBER CAF LOUNGE
9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. NEWSMAKER PLENARY
11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m. TASK FORCE MEETINGS
11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. LUNCH AND LEARN
12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. LEARNING LAB: PRODUCING BETTER PRODUCERS (INVITATION ONLY)
12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. INTERACTIVE SESSION I
2:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m. INTERACTIVE SESSION II
4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. INTERACTIVE SESSION III
6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. RECEPTIONS
7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. BOSTON CHAPTER EXPERIENCE
9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. PRESIDENTS RECEPTION (INVITATION ONLY)
LOCATION DETAILS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2014
7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. MORNING WORKOUT
8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SUITE (INVITATION ONLY)
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. CAREER FAIR & EXHIBITION / NABJ AUTHORS SHOWCASE &
BOOKSTORE /CYBER CAF LOUNGE
8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. NABJ BUSINESS MEETING
10:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. INTERACTIVE SESSION IV
12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. LUNCH & LEARN SESSIONS
12:45 p.m. 2:15 p.m. INTERACTIVE SESSION V
12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. W.E. B. DUBOIS PLENARY
2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. NEWSMAKER PLENARY
3:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m. INTERACTIVE SESSION VI
6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. RECEPTIONS
7:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT RECEPTION/AWARDS
8:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. FOUNDERS RECEPTION (INVITATION ONLY)
11:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m. SPORTS TASK FORCE JAM

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014
7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 5K WALK/RUN*
7:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. NABJ GOLF TOURNAMENT*
9:00 a.m. Noon CAREER FAIR & EXHIBITION / NABJ AUTHORS SHOWCASE &
BOOKSTORE /CYBER CAF LOUNGE
9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. INTERACTIVE SESSIONS VII
11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. NABJ DAY OF SERVICE
11:15 a.m. 12:45 p.m. INTERACTIVE SESSIONS VIII
1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. FILM FESTIVAL II
1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. FILM FESTIVAL III
3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. FILM FESTIVAL IV
3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. FILM FESTIVAL V
1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. VISUAL TASK FORCE PHOTO AUCTION & RECEPTION
6:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 2014 NABJ SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA*
10:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. 2015 KICKOFF PARTY

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2014
8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. NABJ GOSPEL BRUNCH*
10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. NABJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Close out the convention enjoying brunch
and inspirational gospel music.
BEVERLY CRAWFORD
ANITA WILSON
LOCATION: SHERATON, GRAND BALLROOM
WEDNESDAY
8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SUITE** #NABJEXEC
This exclusive series of workshops led by news and corporate executives will help middle
managers who aspire to more senior roles to gain a better sense of what it takes to be an
executive editor, a publisher, a news director or a general manager. Youll come away with
a better understanding of the skills and relationships it takes to land and keep those jobs.
From hiring and managing to building the skills and connections youll need to move up, the
Executive Suite will help you prepare for advancement.
8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
LEADERSHIP. WHY YOU? WHY NOW?
David Boardman, President, American Society of News Editor
Bob Butler, President, National Association of Black Journalists
9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m.
THE WISDOM IN THE ROOM
Jill Geisler, Senior Faculty, Leadership and Management Programs, The Poynter Institute
10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
THE SECRETS OF GREAT BOSSES
Jill Geisler
12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
TWENTY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BOSS
1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: FEEDBACK WITH IMPACT
Jill Geisler
3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
COLLABORATION AND TEAMS
Deborah Adams Simmons, Vice President, News Development, Advance Local
4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: TOUGH CONVERSATIONS
Jill Geisler, Duchesne Drew, Managing Editor, Operations, Minneapolis Star Tribune

THE EXECUTIVE SUITE
THE EXECUTIVE SUITE
THURSDAY
8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SUITE (INVITATION ONLY)
9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m.
GOAL SETTING AND STRATEGY
Alfredo Carbajal, Managing Editor, The Dallas Morning News/Al Dia
10:30 a.m. 11:50 a.m.
BUSINESS BASICS: FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP
Mizell Stewart, Senior Vice President, News, E. W. Scripps Newspapers
12:00 noon 1:45 p.m.
A CONVERSATION ABOUT LEADERSHIP
Keith Woods, Vice President of Diversity,
National Public Radio, leads conversation with
Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr., Publisher, New York Times, and
Dean Baquet, Executive Editor, New York Times.
2:00 p.m. 2:50 p.m.
HOW SUCCESSFUL LEADERS LEAD
CHANGE AND STRATEGY
Duchesne Drew, Managing Editor, Operations,
Minneapolis Star Tribune, leads a conversation with
Ben Smith, Editor-in-Chief, BuzzFeed.
3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
FINDING YOUR VOICE
Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, Vice President,
News, CBS News
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
MOVING FORWARD
Duchesne Drew, Mizell Stewart, Alfredo Carbajal
THE EXECUTIVE SUITE
Woods
Sulzberger, Jr.
Drew Smith
Ciprian-Matthews
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
NABJ AUTHORS
SHOWCASE AND
BOOKSTORE
#NABJAUTHORS
The NABJ Authors
Showcase & Bookstore
is a unique NABJ
member beneft and
the convention-long
showcase will provide
opportunities for NABJ
members to promote
their books and ofers
aspiring authors expert
advice on how to write,
publish, market, and sell
that manuscript.
LOCATION: Hynes, Exhibit Hall D Foyer
THURSDAY
12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
AUTHORS SHOWCASE:GREENLIGHTING 101:
GOING FROM MANUSCRIPT TO MAJOR BOOK DEAL
#NABJBOOKDEAL
Editorial directors of three major publishing houses will ofer insights on
turning your idea into a successful book deal.
LOCATION: Hynes, 311
MODERATOR:
Sybril Bennett, Ph.D, Professor, Belmont University
PANELISTS:
Dawn Davis, Publisher, Simon Schuster
Chris Jackson, Editorial Director, Random House
Tracy Sherrod, Editorial Director, HarperCollins
AUTHORS SHOWCASE
AUTHORS SHOWCASE

FRIDAY
10:45 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.
AUTHORS SHOWCASE CONTENT IS KING:
HOW RESEARCH CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR BOOK
#NABJCONTENT
This session will give authors the opportunity to discuss
the types ofresearch necessary for a successful manuscript.

MODERATOR:
Wayne Dawkins, Author, City Son
PANELISTS:
David Banks, Author, Soar
Eugene Jones Gibson, Author, Because of Them We Can
Jean Cush Love, Author, Endangered
Julia Yarborough, Author, Highway to a Husband
3:45 p.m.- 5:15 p.m.
AUTHORS SHOWCASE: GHOSTWRITING:
ESTABLISHING A LITERARY CAREER AS A NO. 2
#NABJGHOST
Writing by committee is never simple. Imagine trying to collaborate with an athlete, business
executive, politician or any accomplished person to tell their story in a book? Ghostwriting
is a craft, potentially lucrative, and understandably, complicated. The Authors Showcase:
Ghostwriting: Establishing a Literary Career as a No.2 explores the complex relationship
between writers and their subjects and how publishers pair the right writer with the
appropriate subject to produce the best book.

MODERATOR:
Sylvester Monroe, Freelance Editor, Marketplace
PANELISTS:
Misty Copeland, Ballerina, the American
Ballet Theatre
Audrey Edwards, Author
Charisse Jones, Travel Reporter, USA Today
Ed Lewis, Publisher, Essence Magazine
AUTHORS SHOWCASE
SUNDAY-MONDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
*Ticketed Event **Requires Pre-Registration
Note: NABJ Convention ID Badges are non- transferrable and must be worn to all functions for entry.
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2014
JSHOP #JSHOP14
The NABJ High School Journalism Workshop (JSHOP) is a fve -day workshop for local high school
students in the host city of NABJs annual convention.
JSHOPs goal is to provide an enlightening, informative, hands-on, and challenging introduction of the
journalism profession to a multicultural mix of high school students. The workshop provides interactive
learning opportunities through lectures, presentations, hands-on training and feld trips. The students
learn journalism fundamentals for newsgathering, writing, photography, video production, radio, graph-
ic design, editing, and social media. Professional journalists, educators, and journalism college students
provide mentorship and supervision.
By the conclusion of the workshop, participants will leave with a portfolio of professionally developed
media products including articles, photographs, and video clips. Also, the students will have a greater
sense of what the journalism profession entails and a strong foundation with which to possibly pursue
journalism at their high schools, in college, and as a career.
The program begins Sunday and concludes on Thursday.
LOCATION: Boston University
MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014
STUDENTS MULTIMEDIA PROJECT RECEPTION
#NABJSTUDENTPROJECTS
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
For more than two decades, NABJ has supported its student members by ofering them an opportunity
to cover our annual convention and host city as participants in the Student Multimedia Project. This
reception kicks-of the week and allows participants a chance to get to each other and their mentors
before the convention begins.
LOCATION: Boylston Hallway, 3rd Floor
DAILY SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2014

7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
STUDENT MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS
#NABJSTUDENTPROJECTS
Powered by Chrysler Group LLC, The Ford Foundation, Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network, HBO,
Prudential Financial, Inc.
Recipients of NABJ student fellowships provide daily newspaper, television, and web coverage of the
convention. Fellowships cover all expenses for the college students to attend the convention. The
students work alongside journalists, educators, and public relations professionals to produce content
for the NABJ Monitor newspaper, NABJ TV, and to run the convention press ofce. Their work can be
found throughout the convention space, online, and their broadcast can be viewed in guest rooms.
LOCATION: Hynes, Rooms 201 and 312
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
NABJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING #NABJBOARD
LOCATION: Sheraton, Commonwealth
6:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
NABJ TOWN HALL MEETING DEVELOPMENT AND DISPLACEMENT:
WHAT TO DO? #NABJTOWNHALL
Powered by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce
The City of Boston is scheduled to release a report on proposed housing policies shortly before the
NABJ convention. This session of community leaders, economic developers, ofcials and others will
discuss gentrifcation and the housing situation in Boston with an eye toward carving out solutions. A
reception with light fare precedes the discussion.
LOCATION: Hibernian Hall, 184 Dudley Street, and Roxbury
Transportation will be provided. Shuttles will depart at 5:00 p.m. from the front of the Sheraton.
Moderator:
Karen Holmes Ward, Host, CityLine, WCVB-TV (Boston)
Panelists:
Sheila Dillon, Housing Chief, City of Boston
Jeanne DuBois, Executive Director, Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation
James Jennings, Professor, Tufts University
Chris Jones, Executive Director, Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative
Jeanne Pinado, Executive Director, Madison Park Development Corporation
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2014

7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION AND WELCOME CENTER
LOCATION: Hynes, Exhibit Hall D
7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.
NABJ VOTING OPEN FOR #AMENDNABJ
7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
STUDENT MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS #NABJSTUDENTPROJECTS
Powered by Chrysler Group LLC, The Ford Foundation, Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network,
HBO, Prudential Financial, Inc.
College students who won NABJ fellowships are covering the convention each day

8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
DEEP DIVE LEARNING LABS (ALL DAY)**
8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
Powered by ASNE
This exclusive series of workshops led by news and corporate executives will help middle managers
who aspire to more senior roles to gain a better sense of what it takes to be an executive editor, a pub-
lisher, a news director or a general manager. Youll come away with a better understanding of the skills
and relationships it takes to land and keep those jobs. From hiring and managing to building the skills
and connections youll need to move up, the Executive Suite will help you prepare for advancement.
8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
LEADERSHIP. WHY YOU? WHY NOW?
David Boardman, President, American Society of News Editor
Bob Butler, President, National Association of Black Journalists
9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m.
THE WISDOM IN THE ROOM
Jill Geisler, Senior Faculty, Leadership and Management Programs, The Poynter Institute
10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
THE SECRETS OF GREAT BOSSES
Jill Geisler
12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
TWENTY QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR BOSS
DAILY SCHEDULE
1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: FEEDBACK WITH IMPACT
Jill Geisler
3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
COLLABORATION AND TEAMS
Deborah Adams Simmons, Vice President, News Development, Advance Local
4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: TOUGH CONVERSATIONS
Jill Geisler
Duchesne Drew, Managing Editor, Operations, Minneapolis Star Tribune

PUBLIC RELATIONS CAREER BOOT CAMP #NABJPRCAMP
This session is for those making a change in their careers to public relations. Panelists will review tips
on how to write a cover letter that captures the attention of the recruiter. Theyll also help you prepare
for interviews and will ofer networking tips. Participants also will have an opportunity to have their
resumes critiqued.
LOCATION: Hynes 204
Moderator:
Dawn Angelique Roberts, Co-founder and Managing Partner, KD Communications Group
Panelists:
Kelly Chunn, Principal, Kelly Chunn & Associates
Geri Denterlein, President, Founder, Denterlein
Dawn Kelly, Vice President, Global Communications Prudential Financial, Inc.
Michelle Miller Groves, Founder, Social Good Marketing, Inc.
Alicia Rodgers Alston, Vice President, Global Communications Prudential Financial, Inc.
8:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
CHAPTER DAY #NABJCHAPTER
Chapter Day ofers leaders of NABJs professional and student chapters a chance to take part in a day
of training and focused leadership development. Participants will learn about fundraising and efective
governing. The NABJ Council of Presidents Task Force produces the session.
LOCATION: Sheraton, Republic B

8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
WHAT REALLY WORKS?
Each year, most NABJ chapters fnd themselves trying to uncomplicate engagement, apathy, and other
issues starring their members in the face. This session will attempt to raise the bar.
9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
RISING TO THE CALL OF LEADERSHIP
How long can you sit in the seat of chapter president? Can you safely walk away from chapter leader-
ship? This session on succession training will help participants learn how to urge the next generation of
leaders to move their chapters forward.
WEDNESDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY
Tips on chapter fundraising.
11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
WORKING LUNCH: ARE YOU COMPLIANT?
Many NABJ afliates are non-profts but do not have their 501(c)(3) status. Fundraising and the 501(c)
(3) status go hand-in-hand. Do you know how to get and maintain one?
1:00 pm 2:00 p.m.
THINK TANK
Whats on your mind? This session will provide a forum for an exchange of fresh ideas to move chap-
ters forward. The point: three goals to help boost your chapter. No griping allowed!

2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m.
CHANGING NABJ
President Bob Butler appointed a Constitutional Committee to pen recommendations to move the or-
ganization forward. Over several months, this committee allowed tradition and the future to collide in
a progressive manner. The result: constitutional amendments every member should study. This session
ofers a presentation of the changes.
1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN JOURNALISM: THE INS AND OUTS
OF ADMISSIONS AND TUITION #NABJGRAD
Representatives from the University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Journalism, the Co-
lumbia University Graduate School of Journalism, the City University of New York Graduate School of
Journalism, the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and the University of Southern
California Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism will be on hand for this nuts-and-bolts
workshop that will deal with two hurdles preparing and submitting a strong, thoughtful graduate
school application, and making the necessary fnancial plans for the education.

1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS #NABJFELLOWS
Journalism fellowships ofer accomplished and promising journalists the opportunity to study, innovate
and experiment in a stimulating academic setting surrounded by colleagues from around the world.
Alumni from three fellowships the Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford University, the Knight-
Wallace Fellows at the University of Michigan, and the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard
discuss the lasting professional impact these programs can have and answer questions that can help
you decide if a fellowship is right for you.
LOCATION: Hynes, Rooms 205
Moderator:
Justin Ellis, Assistant Editor, Nieman Journalism Lab
12 Noon- 5:00 p.m.
NABJ PRESS OFFICE OPENS
DAILY SCHEDULE
1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
DEEP DIVE LEARNING LABS (HALF DAY) **
GOOGLE FOR MEDIA BOOT CAMP NABJ 2014 #NABJGOOGLE
The Google for Media team is a group of cross product specialists dedicated to providing inspiration,
empowerment and knowledge to journalists seeking to improve their storytelling abilities in the 21st
century. As part of its ongoing outreach eforts, Google is working with NABJ in 2014 to provide a
series of in-depth workshops, encouraging best practices and teaching skills for utilizing Googles tools
like a professional. The program will ofer presentations, hands-on demos and time for questions and
answers. These hour-long sessions will focus on tools to research stories, visualize information and en-
gage audiences using Advanced Search, Google Trends, Google Maps and Google Earth, Fusion Tables
and Google+ with Hangouts On Air, among others. Bring your laptop and be prepared to dive in.
Panelists:
Sherlon Christie, Sports Reporter, Asbury Park Press
Daniel Sieberg, Senior Marketing Manager, Google
Vanessa Schneider, Geo Media Manager, Google
Nicholas Whitaker, Communicator, Educator, Producer, Google
1:00 p.m. 5 :00 p.m.
#LOWECLASS COMES TO NABJ
Students! Graduates! Youre killing it in student media and
internships. But how do you get recruiters to pick you over
others? Join Herbert and Mira Lowe for this boot camp on the
fundamentals of letting recruiters know who you are, what you
want, why do you want it and where to fnd it all using one
hyperlink, preferably http://www.yourname.com. Come learn
about crafting cover letters and resumes that make a diference,
creating digital portfolios that showcase your work, exploiting
social media to help build your audience and demonstrate your
passion for journalism and what skills and competencies are most attractive to editors in a digital news-
room. Participants also will hear from some emerging journalists who can ofer insights on what theyve
learned.
Hosts:
Herbert Lowe, Professional in Residence, Director of Journalism for Social Change, Marquette University
Mira Lowe, Senior Editor for Features, CNN Digital (Atlanta); former Editor-in-Chief, JET magazine
Emerging Journalists:
Errin Whack (2006), Independent Journalist
Mara Schiavocampo (2007), Correspondent, ABC News
Michael J. Feeney (2010), Reporter, NY Daily News, President
Gerrick Kennedy (2012), Music Writer, Los Angeles Times
Yamiche Alcindor (2013), Reporter, USA Today
Wesley Lowery (2014), Reporter, The Washington Post
M. Lowe H. Lowe
1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
DATA JOURNALISM 101 #NABJDATA
Brought to you by: Donald W. Reynolds Center for Business Journalism and
Southern New England Association of Black Journalists
Poke behind the winners of most major investigative awards, including the Pulitzers, and youll usu-
ally fnd a database. Yet number phobia has kept many from fully exploiting databases as a tool in their
reporting skill set. Fear no more! In this session, New York Times Washington Correspondent Ron Nixon
demystifes data and shows participants how to fnd and mine databases for unique enterprise stories.
Participants will learn how to obtain public databases, import data from the Web, create databases and
analyze data using basic spreadsheet commands. Learn how to fnd the names behind the numbers that
can bring stories to life. With new database skills, participants will be able to break stories and better
serve their mission to the public. Part 1 will serve as an introduction and Part 2 will focus on application.
Panelist:
Ron Nixon, Washington Correspondent, The New York Times
3:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m.
REGIONAL CAUCUSES #NABJREGION
Regional Caucuses ofer members an opportunity to connect with their Regional Directors.
LOCATION: Sheraton, Independence West
6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
WELCOME RECEPTION #NABJWELCOME
Powered By: The Boston Globe, Greater Boston Convention Visitors Bureau
NABJ welcomes members, panelists, sponsors, and attendees to our 39th Annual Convention & Career
Fair in Boston with our kick-of reception and opening ceremony.
LOCATION: Hynes, Ballroom A
Hosts:
Paul Burton, General Assignment Reporter, WBZ-TV (Boston)
Carole Simpson, Leader in Residence, Journalism Department, Emerson College

9:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m.
NABJ FILM FESTIVAL #NABJFILM
FILM FESTIVAL I
GET ON UP, THE JAMES BROWN
STORY #NABJFILM
Powered by Comcast/NBCUniversal
Based on the incredible life story of James Brown,
the late Godfather of Soul, this flm will provide a fearless look inside the music, moves and moods of
James Brown (played by Chadwick Boseman), taking audiences on the journey from his impoverished
childhood to his evolution into one of the most infuential fgures of the 20th century.
LOCATION: Regal Fenway Stadium, 201 Brookline Ave., Boston
DAILY SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2014

6:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m.
MORNING WORKOUT-
ZUMBA WITH ZERLINE #NABJZUMBA
Start your convention day with a workout! Join workout instructor Zerline Hughes and dance your way
into shape.
LOCATION: Sheraton, Clarendon

7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
HBO, Prudential Financial, Inc Business Network, HBO, Prudential Financial, Inc.
7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BREAKFASTS
SPORTS MENTORSHIP BREAKFAST #NABJESPN
Powered by ESPN
Join the NABJ Sports Task Force for its annual mentorship breakfast, where aspiring journalists are
paired with professionals from broadcast, print and online newsrooms.
Host:
Cari Champion, ESPN
Special Guest:
Stuart Scott, ESPN
LOCATION: Sheraton, Constitution B
8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Powered by ASNE
9:00 a.m. 10:15 a.m.
GOAL SETTING AND STRATEGY
Alfredo Carbajal, Managing Editor, The Dallas Morning News/Al Dia
10:30 a.m. 11:50 a.m.
BUSINESS BASICS: FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP
Mizell Stewart, Senior Vice President, News, E. W. Scripps Newspapers
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
12:00 noon 1:45 p.m.
A CONVERSATION ABOUT LEADERSHIP
Keith Woods, Vice President of Diversity, National Public Radio, leads conversation with Arthur O.
Sulzberger, Jr., Publisher, New York Times, and Dean Baquet, Executive Editor, New York Times.
2:00 p.m. 2:50 p.m.
HOW SUCCESSFUL LEADERS LEAD CHANGE AND STRATEGY
Duchesne Drew, Managing Editor, Operations, Minneapolis Star Tribune, leads a conversation with
Ben Smith, Editor-in-Chief, BuzzFeed.
3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
FINDING YOUR VOICE
Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews, Vice President, News, CBS News
4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
MOVING FORWARD
Duchesne Drew, Mizell Stewart, Alfredo Carbajal

9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
CNN REPORTERS WORKSHOP** #NABJCNN
Are you a journalist looking to hone your skills? Are you a reporter who aspires to become a national
correspondent? If so, consider applying for this broadcast training session. Gain frsthand knowledge in
this day-long interactive workshop that will provide tools to build on existing skills as leaders from the
broadcast and cable news industry ofer insights. This workshop is open to 20 applicants who submit a
resume, cover letter explaining why you should be selected and reel for consideration.
LOCATION: Sheraton, Dalton
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
NABJ AUTHORS SHOWCASE AND BOOKSTORE #NABJAUTHORS
The NABJ Authors Showcase & Bookstore is a unique NABJ member beneft and the convention-long
showcase will provide opportunities for NABJ members to promote their books and ofers aspiring
authors expert advice on how to write, publish, market, and sell that manuscript.
LOCATION: Hynes, Exhibit Hall D Foyer
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
GRAND OPENING CAREER FAIR AND EXHIBITION
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
CYBER CAF & MEMBERSHIP LOUNGE
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
NABJ PRESS OFFICE

DAILY SCHEDULE
BRANDING EXCHANGE** #NABJBRANDING
The new NABJ Branding Exchange will give participants a chance to hear from our organizations media
icons. Many NABJ members have forged successful careers at major news organizations. This year, NABJ
ofers members a chance to chat with top journalists from our own ranks who will show us how they
built their brand. The series features some of journalisms biggest names, including Kevin Merida, manag-
ing editor of the Washington Post; Sheila Brooks, founder and CEO of SRB Communications; Sybril Ben-
nett, Ph.D, Professor, Belmont University; DeWayne Wickham, NABJ founder and dean of the School of
Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University; Danese Kenon, NABJ Visual Task Force
Chair and multimedia photojournalist at The Indianapolis Star; and Jemele Hill, on-air reporter for ESPN.
THURSDAYS ICONS
2:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m.
Kevin Merida, Managing Editor,
The Washington Post
LOCATION: Sheraton, Fairfax B
2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
DeWayne Wickham, Columnist,
USA Today
LOCATION: Sheraton, Fairfax A
4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Sheila Brooks, Founder and CEO of SRB Communications
9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.
OPENING CEREMONY #NABJOPEN
Powered By The Boston Globe
#NABJ 14 kicks of the frst full day with opening remarks from the leaders of the National Association
of Black Journalists and from local government leaders as the 39th annual convention gets underway.
LOCATION: Sheraton, Grand Ballroom
Hosts:
Michael Smith, Host, ESPN
Sarah-Ann Shaw, WBZ- TV Boston (Retired)
Speakers:
Bob Butler, President, National Association of Black Journalists,
Reporter, KCBS Radio (San Francisco)
Mayor Martin Walsh, City of Boston
Gov. Deval Patrick, State of Massachusetts
Merida Brooks
Gov. Patrick
Wickham
THURSDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
10:00 a.m. 11:15 a.m.
NEWSMAKER PLENARY #NABJRNC
Powered By The Boston Globe
As we look toward what promises to be a heated midterm election in November, second-term Repub-
lican National Committee Chairman Reince Preibus joins NABJ for a detailed conversation on party
plans, elections and the future of the country. Priebus, a lawyer, started out as a volunteer with the
organization and rose to become the chairman for Wisconsin before graduating to his current position.
The conversation also will focus on black voter outreach and engagement with local communities.
Moderators:
Michaela Pereira, Anchor, CNN
Kelly Wright, Anchor, Fox News
Special Guest:
Reince Preibus, Chairman, Republican National Committee

11:00 a.m.- 12:30 pm.
FOUNDERS MEET & GREET
LOCATION: Sheraton, Republic B
11:30 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
TASK FORCE MEETINGS
LOCATIONS:
Arts and Entertainment - Hynes, 301
Digital Journalism - Hynes, 206
Black Press - Hynes, 303
Political Journalism - Hynes, 305
Copy Editors - Hynes, 204
LGBT - Hynes, 307
11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.
LUNCH AND LEARN
BEYOND THE BAD NEWS: HOW CULTURAL DYNAMICS INFLUENCE
AFRICAN-AMERICANS AND FINANCIAL PLANNING. MOVING FROM
AWARENESS TO ACTION #WFFINANCE
Powered by Wells Fargo Bank
Weve heard the news on the wealth disparities between African Americans and the general popula-
tion. The reports are unnerving, but provide little information on actual solutions.
Wells Fargo is excited to release the fndings from its most recent study on African Americans and f-
nancial planning/ management. While some studies on this topic focus only on behaviors, or what peo-
ple are doing, most neglect to explore the why. In this important study, Wells Fargo went directly to
the community to ask the questions that lead to deeper understanding, enabling more solution-focused
dialogue. This panel will explore the attitudes and experiences that impact how the segment manages
money and plans for their fnancial future. Leveraging survey fndings, the panelists will contribute to a
candid discussion around key culturally specifc insights that systemically shape and infuence fnancial
habits.
Preibus
Global Journalism - Hynes, 310
Associates - Hynes, 311
Students - Hynes, 313
Young Black Journalists - Hynes, 209
Print - Hynes, 205
DAILY SCHEDULE
The goal is to inspire ongoing dialogue about fnancial planning, while providing guidance and ofering
action-oriented solutions.
LOCATION: Sheraton, Constitution A
Moderator:
Dr. Julianne Malveaux, Economist, Author, Social and Political Commentator
Panelists:
Lisa Frison, Vice President, African-American Segment Leader, Wells Fargo
Anika Khan, Director, Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC
Brian C. Lunceford, Associate Manager for the Boston Market - Private Client Group channel of Wells
Fargo Advisors, LLC
11:15 a.m. 12:45 p.m.
LUNCH AND LEARN SESSION

A CONVERSATION WITH CHARLES OGLETREE
ON RACE IN AMERICA 2014 #NABJRACE
Supported by W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Charles Ogletree, the Harvard Law School Jesse Climenko
Professor of Law, and Founding and Executive Director of the
Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice, is a
prominent legal scholar who has worked for decades ensuring
that people of color in the United States enjoy all of the rights guaranteed by our Constitution. During a
90-minute luncheon conversation moderated by Ed Gordon, Professor Olgetree will discuss the challeng-
es that African Americans face in our society today, as well as the strategies that can help overcome these
challenges. A recent poll by Ebony Magazine and the W. K. Kellogg Foundation found that Black families
are burdened by many obstacles to success, including access to health care, quality public education and
a lack of well-paying jobs. Specifcally, 84% of African Americans say racial discrimination still pervades
American society, 74% say society doesnt do enough to support young men and boys of color, 52% see
the media portrayal of Blacks as generally negative and 44% of survey respondents said they knew some-
one who was a homicide or suicide victim. Professor Ogletree will put in perspective what it means to be
a person of color in America today, and the role that race continues to play in our society.
LOCATION: Sheraton, Constitution B
Moderator:
Ed Gordon, Host, Weekend with Ed Gordon
Special Guest:
Charles Ogletree, the Harvard Law School Jesse Climenko Professor of Law
12:30 p.m. 5 p.m.
LEARNING LAB (INVITATION ONLY)

PRODUCING BETTER PRODUCERS #NABJPRODUCERS
Powered By: LIN Media, Gannett Company Inc., Hearst Television, Comcast|NBC Universal, and Dolan Media
News directors always need strong line producers. This interactive workshop will guide producers
through exercises that will make them better writers, managers and producers. Topics covered include
creating a show rundown, crafting good scripts, making crucial editorial decisions and managing on-air
and of-air staf.
Gordon Ogletree
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Moderator:
Anzio Williams, News Director, WCAU/Comcast-NBC (Philadelphia)
Panelists:
Al Carl, News Director, WTNH/Lin Media (New Haven, Conn.)
Patti Dennis, Regional Vice President and News Director, KUSA/Gannett (Denver)
James Finch, News Director, WBRC/Raycom Media (Birmingham, Ala.)
Lori Waldon, News Director, KCRA/Hearst Television (Sacramento, Calif.)
12:30 p.m. 2 p.m.
INTERACTIVE SESSION I
ACTIVIST JOURNALISM IN THE NEW AGE OF DISSENT
#NABJDISSENT
For black journalists there is often a personal connection to racial justice activism. This work is in the
legacy of Ida B. Wells, Frederick Douglass, Vernon Jarrett and so many other black pioneers in journal-
ism who merged activism with their craft. This panel discussion will present ways for NABJ members
to include activism in their work, and explore the efects that becoming a black activist/journalist can
have on their careers. This session will not only facilitate a dialogue about more radical journalism
within NABJ, but also will touch on some of the dangers and difculties in taking this path. Partici-
pants also will learn about trends in activist-related news.
Panelists:
Herb Boyd, Author and Journalist, Amsterdam News
Kelley Chunn, Principal, Kelley Chunn & Associates
Jamilah King, News Editor, Colorlines.com
Kimberley McLeod, Entertainment Editor, ELIXHER Magazine
MINE YOUR LIFE BUT NOT TOO DEEP #NABJLIFE
At the 2013 NABJ convention in Orlando, author and pop culture critic Helena Andrews ofered advice
from her seat on panel titled Mine your life. Her haunting words: You dont owe your adolescence to
the Internet. Without a doubt, we are in a new stage in the digital era, in which the Internet is more
of a stage than a library, more of a collection of quips than a conversation. The 2014 NABJ convention
is the perfect moment to focus intensely on coming-of-age and becoming a digital adult in the 21st
century. Personal essay journalism, personality journalism and think pieces seem like quick ways to get
our voices into the stratosphere, but at what personal and professional cost?
Panelists:
Helena Andrews, Reporter, The Reliable Source, The Washington Post
Kiese Laymon, Associate Professor of English, Vassar, How To Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America
Darnell Moore, Writer and Activist
Mychal Denzel Smith, Blogger, The Nation
HANGING YOUR OWN SHINGLE:
THE BUSINESS PLAN FOR ENTREPRENEURS #NABJSHINGLE
More journalists are making the decision to go into business for themselves. This workshop details
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what it takes to become an entrepreneur, from how to structure your idea to how to create a business
plan that will get you funded. Participants will walk out with the beginnings of a business plan to get
them started.
Panelists:
Denise Clay, Editor/Columnist, Philadelphia Sunday Public Record
Yanick Rice Lamb, Associate Professor & Interim Assistant Chair of the Department of Media,
Journalism and Film, School of Communications, Howard University
Kaf Rouse, President/CEO, Kaf Rouse Communications, Inc.
Gayle Saunders, President, The Saunders Company
Tifany Williams, CEO of Twice Media Productions
WRITING, EDITING, DESIGN, COMPUTING: AN INTRODUCTION
TO COMPUTATIONAL JOURNALISM #NABJCOMPUTE
Computational journalism means mastering new research skills that go beyond interviewing, reporting,
writing and research. Working individually or in multidisciplinary teams, computational journalists develop
programs that scrape public records databases and design interfaces to make that information accessible.
They create data visualizations of complex public policy issues. They fnd new ways to engage commu-
nity members through discussion forums, games and simulations. This workshop will introduce journal-
ism educators to some of the basic tools and underlying thought processes resulting from computational
thinking in journalism. The presenters will share their own experiences introducing computational think-
ing in the journalism classroom. They also will report on collaborative projects with colleagues in com-
puter science and related disciplines involving the creation of databases, news games and other platforms
for interactive newsgathering, discussion and presentation. Participants will be given a list of resources
for teaching computational skills and engage in a hands-on exercise in journalism innovation. Educators
also will learn about opportunities to engage in collaborations with computer science faculty as part of
a National Science Foundation-supported study on a new pedagogical model for infusing computational
thinking across disciplines. No programming knowledge or expertise is required.
Panelists:
Jon Fortt, On-Air Editor, CNBC, Ensemble Cast Member, Squawk Alley
Kim Pearson, Associate Professor of Journalism, The College of New Jersey
Ingrid Sturgis, Assistant Professor, New Media, Howard University
ON THE MANAGEMENT TRACK #NABJMANAGEMENT
After years of being on the front lines as a reporter or a producer, how do you elevate your career? Is
a role in management the natural next step? Hear from individuals who have moved up the ranks and
become middle managers and executives. Learn what skills you need to become a manager and how
you become someone seen as a natural leader who draws out the best in people.
Moderator:
Derrick Rose, Anchor/Reporter, WPMI-TV
Panelists:
Kim Bondy, Senior Executive Producer, America Tonight, Al Jazeera America
Gregory Lee Jr., Executive Sports Editor, South Florida Sun Sentinel
Yvette Miley, Senior Vice President & Executive Editor, MSNBC & The Grio
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Ebony Reed, Interim Director Local Markets Business Development, Associated Press
Wendy L. Wilson, Managing Editor, EBONY Magazine
PHOTOJOURNALISM MATTERS AND LIGHTING TECHNIQUES
#NABJGADGETS
The frst half of this workshop will focus on the hardware used to create multimedia. It will explain what
microphones can be best used for your iPhone and DSLR cameras and the latest apps and editing tools by
the pros who use them every day. The second half of this workshop will focus on lighting set ups and how
to light an average portrait to a more complicated set up. This workshop will include demonstrations.
Panelists:
Kenneth Irby, Senior Faculty, Visual Journalism & Diversity, The Poynter Institute, Author, Why Photo-
journalism Matters

DIGITAL JOURNALISM 101: WRITE, CLICK, TWEET #NABJ101
Journalists will learn more about the use of Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and how to use these digital
avenues in their daily reporting in this session. Panelists will ofer examples of how social media has con-
tributed to their reporting and even landed them stories. Participants will learn how to share their work
on digital platforms and how to join the on-going, ever-changing conversation in the digital landscape.
Moderator:
Walter Smith-Randolph, Reporter, WEYI-TV (Detroit)
Panelists:
Tim Gaughan, Director of Digital News Gathering, Senior Producer for Special Events, CBS News
Cherri Gregg, Community Afairs Reporter, CBS (Philadelphia)
Rodney Hawkins, Digital Journalist, CBS News
Soraya McDonald, Reporter, The Washington Post
Ron Nixon, Washington Correspondent, The New York Times
AUTHORS SHOWCASE: GREENLIGHTING 101:
GOING FROM MANUSCRIPT TO MAJOR BOOK DEAL #NABJBOOKDEAL
Editorial directors of three major publishing houses will ofer insights on turning your idea
into a successful book deal.
Moderator:
Panelists:
Dawn Davis, Publisher, Simon Schuster
Bondy Lee Jr. Miley Reed Wilson Rose
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Chris Jackson, Editorial Director, Random House
Tracy Sherrod, Editorial Director, HarperCollins

OUR CHANGING WEATHER #NABJWEATHER
Powered by Comcast|NBC Universal
A growing amount of newsroom coverage across the country has us focused on weather-related events,
from snow to mudslides. The panel will focus on the years larger weather stories, challenges to covering
weather, the increasing prominence of weather-related stories and how to break into this feld.
Moderator:
Brittney Shipp, Meteorologist, WCAU (Philadelphia)
2:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m.
INTERACTIVE SESSION II

JUST THE TWO OF US: DEFINING THE REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER
RELATIONSHIP #NABJTWO
When it comes to the reporter/photographer working relationship, it is important that both journalists
value the input from one another to help improve story content. Good packages are made from com-
munication between a reporter and photographer. The right story told the right way through a cre-
ative approach and use of sound can make a team stand out in the newsroom. Journalists and photog-
raphers will learn how teamwork enhances stories and photos for their readers. This workshop aims to
better engage news photographers and strive to make them more involved in the reporting process.
Panelists:
Isaiah Carey, Reporter, Fox26 News Station (Houston)
Ray Hamilton, Photojournalist, KATV (Little Rock)
Ronnie Hoof, Photojournalist, WSB-TV (Atlanta)
Dedrick Russell, Reporter, WBTV (Charlotte, N.C.)
Beverly White, Lead Nightside Reporter, NBC4 (Los Angeles)
TAKE THE SCANDAL OUT OF CRISIS:
A DISCUSSION ON CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS #NABJCRISIS
Today, news spreads in a matter of minutes. You must be ready to respond to a crisis at a moments
notice. Recent headlines have proven that a crisis can strike at any moment and spread virally, causing
serious damage to your corporate reputation and threatening your survival. This session will demon-
strate that the best way to prepare for a crisis is by having both an ofensive and defensive commu-
nications strategy. You must be prepared to interact with the media in a crisis situation when news
reporters demand your response and online chatter demands real time action.
Moderator:
Joe Johns, Anchor, CNN
Panelists:
Judy Smith, Crisis Management Expert, Smith & Company
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G.O.A.T: THE ARCHITECTS OF BLACK ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE
JOURNALISM #NABJGOAT
This session brings together some of the greatest (G.O.A.T) entertainment magazine journalists, who
will break down how they got some of the stories that helped readers take notice. This session also will
include time for questions and answers.
Panelists:
Dream Hampton, Freelance Journalist
Kierna Mayo, Vice President, Digital Content, EBONY Magazine
Jesse Washington, Race Reporter, Associated Press
Elliott Wilson, Editor, Rap Radar
Aliya S. King, Freelance Journalist
GRANTS AND CROWDFUNDING PAYING FOR YOUR DREAM
JOURNALISM PROJECTS #NABJGRANTS
More people are freelance journalists, and therefore more people are seeking money to fund their
dream journalism projects. The money is out there but you have to know where to look. You also have
to know how to raise the money yourself. This workshop will focus on two ways to raise money: the
traditional way via grants and fellowships and the recent phenomenon of internet crowdsourcing.
Three journalists will tell their personal stories of funding their dream projects along with the steps and
pitfalls they experienced along the way. The panel also will detail when and when not to embark upon
a crowdsourcing campaign. Session attendees will leave with an elaborate list of grants and fellowships
and a step-by-step guide of running a successful crowdsourcing campaign. When conference goers
leave the workshop, they will feel inspired to go out and fnd money for that project theyve always
wanted to undertake. Panelists will highlight some of the best journalism crowd funding projects,
including the Dutch website De Correspondent. Panelists also address the issue of why there are few
journalism crowd-funding projects by African-Americans.
Panelists:
Lisa Armstrong, International Freelance Reporter, Adjunct Faculty, City University of New York Graduate
School of Journalism
Kiratiana Freelon, Freelance Reporter
Esther Kaplan, Editor, The Investigative Fund, The Nation Institute
David Wilson, Founder & Executive Editor, TheGrio.com

TRANSFORMING MEDIA: FAIRLY AND ACCURATELY REPORTING ON
BLACK TRANS AMERICANS ##NABJTRANSFORM
Black transgendered people such as actress Laverne Cox of TVs Orange is the New Black continue
to make news across the country, but unfortunately the headlines are usually tragic and sensational-
ized. Reporters who want to learn how to pitch and cover fair and accurate stories about the black
transgender community should attend this workshop. Last year, 16 of the 17-transgender women mur-
dered in the United States were black. These women often are doubly victimized. Instead of empathetic
coverage, the media sensationalizes often appears to blame transgender women for their own deaths.
Inaccurate reporting not only victimizes the women in death, but it perpetuates the notion that trans-
gender women are deceptive predators who are unworthy of love, respect and safety. This session will
explore the role that reporters play in framing the narratives about black transgender people. Whether
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it be covering the death of a murdered trans woman or the coming out of a trans athlete, this session
will explore how reporters can tell stories that refect the fullness of transgender peoples lives and not
exploit their identity. This panel of journalists and advocates will address the violence against black
transgender women, the myths, the truths, and how we can afect change through the media.
Panelists:
Janet Mock, Former Journalist, People Magazine
Kellee Terrell, Journalist, Filmmaker, Health Writer for BET.com
Bali White, Scholar, Advocate

THE BLACK PRESS: IMPACT OF AN INCREASED DIGITAL PRESENCE
#NABJBLACKPRESS
A look at the state of the black press as it increases its speed on the information superhighway and cre-
ates jobs at a time when mainstream newspapers are cutting them. This workshop will give attendees
a complete look at what exists nationally in print, radio and broadcast and ofer insights from those
who remain devoted to providing stellar coverage of black communities when mainstream outlets do
not or will not.
Moderator:
Ten Croom, President, Ten Croom Communications
Panelists:
Joe Armstrong, Owner, WJBE-FM/AM/ Tennessee State Representative
Lee Bailey, Founder, Eurweb
Johann Calhoun, Metro Editor/Recruiter, The Philadelphia Tribune
Wendy L. Wilson, Managing Editor, EBONY Magazine

COVERING THE BUSINESS BEAT #NABJBIZ
Entrepreneurship, the euro, local economic development, job creation, the stock market, small business-
es, corporations all are part of business reporting. In a survey by the Society of American Editors and
Writers (SABEW) in 2013, 17.3 percent of news organizations said they plan to hire a business reporter.
Most of the companies surveyed said they are looking to hire more reporters. This session will allow
attendees to hear best practices on how to develop a nose for business reporting and how to break into
this growing and popular beat.
Panelists:
Darius Walker, VP and Bureau Chief of the Northeast Region, CNN
Sharon Epperson, Adjunct Professor, Columbia University School of International & Public Afairs
Vince Hill, Business Anchor, Business & Finance Editor, KYW Newsradio 1060 (Philadelphia)
Keith Reed, Independent Journalist
JOURNOPRENEURS: WHAT IT TAKES TO BUILD A MEDIA COMPANY
#NABJBUILDS
Powered by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
When it comes to digital media innovation, journalists of color are largely missing from the landscape.
Earlier this year, the American Society of News Editors surveyed 68 online news organizations about
the percentage of journalists of color inside their newsrooms and found that 43 did not have any per-
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son of color on staf. Meanwhile, more journalists, including journalists of color, are creating their own
media companies or hyper-local sites. This session will help provide participants with hands-on experi-
ence with drafting business plans and fling articles of incorporation and ofer advice on how to access
funding and build teams. The session also will detail concrete steps on how to launch a media company
and what to do after the launch.
Moderator:
Shani O Hilton, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, BuzzFeed
Panelists:
Michael Bolden, Editorial Director, Knight Foundation
Ezra Klein, Co-Founder, Vox Media
Carlos Watson, Founder, Ozy.com
Kelly Virella, Founder, Dominion of New York, Longview
COVERING NELSON MANDELA #NABJMANDELA
This program will look at the life of Nelson Mandela, the role the media played in the making of a
new South Africa and coverage of the recent death of the revered anti-apartheid revolutionary, politi-
cian and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.
Moderator:
Joe Davidson, Columnist, The Washington Post
A CONVERSATION WITH DEAN BAQUET, EXECUTIVE
EDITOR, THE NEW YORK TIMES #NABJBAQUET
On May 14, longtime New York Times journalist Dean Baquet made history, becoming the frst black
American executive editor in the news organizations 163-year history. Prior to that, he was managing
editor for news. He succeeded Jill Abramson. In a conversation with CNNs Stephanie Elam, Baquet will
discuss his career, diversity in the newsroom, and his perspective on the future of the industry.
Moderator:
Stephanie Elam, Los Angeles Correspondent, CNN
Special Guest:
Dean Baquet, Executive Editor, The New York Times
BROWN VS. BOARD OF EDUCATION 60 YEARS LATER #NABJ60YEARS
The landmark Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka, Kan., decision was intended to take education
from separate, but equal to just plain equal. For awhile, equal looked possible, but 60 years later, the
learning disparities between students of color and whites have grown and school districts are buckling
under the weight of fnancial cuts and high-stakes testing. This panel looks at the public school system
post-Brown and where our public schools stand. It also seeks to address whether a combination of
fnancial woes on the part of the nations school districts, high-stakes testing and ever-changing educa-
tional policy have carved out a new form of inequality.
Moderator:
Michelle Miller, Correspondent, CBS News
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Panelists:
Corey Dade, Contributing Editor & Blogger, TheTake at TheRoot.com
Karen Grisby Bates, Correspondent, NPR
Nikole HannahJones, Reporter, ProPublica
Gerard Robinson, Board Member, Black Alliance for Educational Options
E.R. Shipp, Journalist in Residence, Morgan State University
HBCUS AND BLACK JOURNALISTS: A PLAN TO SAVE OUR SCHOOLS
& COMMUNITIES #NABJHBCU
Powered by Peniel Solutions
This session will ofer critical, new information to black journalists on how they can save their commu-
nities. The plan introduced in this workshop follows along the lines of the Repairing the Breach report
by the National Task Force on African-American Men and Boys and the My Brothers Keeper initiative
launched by the White House.
Moderator:
Sam Ford, WJLA-TV News Reporter (Washington, DC)
Panelists:
Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, President, Alabama State University
Gracie Lawson-Borders, Dean, Howard University School of Communications
James McGrif, President, Peniel Solutions
Marita Rivero, Chair, National Black Programming Consortium
John M. Wilson, President, Morehouse College, Former Executive Director,
White House Initiative on HBCUs
Facilitators:
Quincy Benbow, Federal Accounts General Manager, Hewlett-Packard
Kim Absolom Heard, President, Absolom Inc., Partner, Peniel Solutions

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INTERACTIVE SESSION III

RADIO: ALIVE AND KICKING #NABJRADIO
If you think radio is obsolete media and is in the shadow of the web. Think again. Nearly 243 million
Americans turn to local radio each week to get the news, information and music they want all for
free. Local radio stations are broadcasting in AM, FM and HD, ofering a wide variety of content to
listeners. Whether you prefer all-news, talk or hip hop on your morning drive, local radio has something
for every taste and its free no monthly subscription service necessary.
Moderator:
Cherri Gregg, Community Afairs Reporter, KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia)
Panelists:
Freddie Coleman, Host, The Freddie Coleman Show, ESPN Radio
Vince Hill, Business Anchor, Business & Finance Editor, KYW Newsradio 1060
Laura Kutscher, Director of Sails, Nielsen Audio
Roy Sampson, Manager, Broadcast Marketing, iBiquity Digital Corporation
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CELEBRITY REPORTING: YOU THINK YOU KNOW 2.0 #NABJCELEB
This successful session from 2013 returns but turned up a notch. The world of entertainment and pop
culture is a complicated one. Join a panel of top-tier celebrity publicists, entertainment journalists and
producers as they ofer a behind-the-scenes view of one of journalisms glitziest jobs: celebrity reporter.
This workshop will cover the biggest challenges, nuances, risks, and rewards of celebrity reporting.
Panelists:
Hillary Crosley, Freelance Entertainment Journalist
Gerrick Kennedy, Music Critic, L.A. Times
Adrienne Samuels Gibbs, Culture Writer, Chicago Sun-Times

THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS: UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES AND
COVERING THEM SMARTLY #NABJMIDTERM
Everything from President Obamas fuctuating approval ratings to the hotly debated Afordable Care
Act will play a role at the polls on Nov. 4, when voters take part in the midterm elections the con-
gressional races at that halfway point between presidential contests. A slate of people whose work
takes them deep into the heart of Capitol Hill will share what issues promise to be at the center of
these races and, if youre a reporter, how to ensure you can wrangle a spot on the coverage team and
deliver impactful, useful stories.
Moderator:
Robb Harleston, Editor/Producer/Talk Show Host, C-SPAN
Panelists:
Geof Bennett, Washington Political Reporter, NY1 & Time Warner Cable News Group
Marcia Johnson-Blanco, Co-director of the Voting Rights Project for the Lawyers Committee
for Civil Rights Under Law
Hazel Trice Edney, President and CEO, Trice Edney Communications, Editor-in-Chief, Trice Edney Newswire
Raynard Jackson, GOP Political Consultant
Wesley Lowery, Political Reporter, The Washington Post
Juana Summers, Education Reporter, NPR
FROM INTERN TO PROFESSIONAL: HOW TO BREAK IN AND THRIVE
#NABJINTERN
This interactive workshop will show students and recent graduates how to write a compelling cover
letter and resume for their frst journalism job. It will be led by journalists who understand what news-
room recruiters/hiring managers expect to see in a cover letter and resume from students who are
looking for their frst entry-level job.
Moderator:
Kirstin Garriss, General Assignment Reporter, WHAG- TV (Maryland)
Panelists:
Justin Madden, Digital Breaking News Reporter, Lexington Herald-Leader
Aaron Morrison, Reporter, The Record
Denise Sawyer, Executive Producer, WRDE-TV (Delaware)
Stacy Williamson, Recruiter, ESPN
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FASHION BLACKOUT #NABJFASHION
This year, there was renewed focus on the lack of black models on runways, but what about what is
happening in the fashion media world? There is a blackout happening there, too, and it is manifesting
in the struggle to get faces of color featured in fashion spreads. Top fashion journalists and tastemakers
discuss why the lack of diversity in fashion goes far beyond Fashion Week. This session will include a
question-and-answer session.
Panelists:
Robin Givhan, Fashion Critic and Writer, The Washington Post
Bethann Hardison, Fashion Activist, Former Supermodel
Londell McMillian, Publisher, Jones Magazine
Nekesa Moody, Global Entertainment & Lifestyles Editor, The Associated Press
John-John Williams IV, Fashion Journalist, Baltimore Sun

SPORTS: PROMISED LAND OR JUST ANOTHER PLANTATION?
#NABJPROMISED
Sports have spawned many of the most afuent and recognizable black Americans and their celebrity.
It also has delivered acceptable black faces into living rooms across the planet. But is it the land of
opportunity and equality or an institution that perpetuates the plantation mentality and distracts our
community from creating real solutions for the other 99.5 percent? While a small minority of athletes
hit the lottery, the sports world is rife with elitism, racist views and virulent fans. Every time we cite
passion as the reason fans are excused from racist chants and hateful social media it signals there is
nothing to fx. Sports are often viewed as the progressive place where social issues play out a head of
the curve. But is the sports industry in position to take up the fght against the new racism? Can we
challenge its owners and the media executives to be bold leaders when the business model is working
just fne for them?
Moderator:
Elle Duncan, Reporter/Host New England Sports Network
Panelists:
Jalen Rose, NBA analyst, ESPN, former NBA player
Rick Mahorn, former NBA Player
Bomani Jones, Co-Host, Highly Questionable, ESPN, Radio
Host
Dr. Richard Lapchick, Endowed Chair, DeVos Sports Business
Management Program, University of Central Florida /Founder
of the Center for the Study of Sport in Society (CSSS),
Northeastern University/Author of the Annual Report Card on Race and Diversity in Sports
Michael Wilbon, Host, ESPN, Sports Columnist, The Washington Post
HOW TO BE A WORDPRESS VIP #NABJWORDPRESS
WordPress is one of the most popular platforms for blogs, powering about one in fve websites world-
wide. Beyond personal blogs and basic websites, WordPress is being used by major organizations to
power their online delivery of news and information. In this session, participants will learn how news-
rooms are utilizing WordPress and also learn new tips, best practices, plugins, and tools that can aid
quick and efective publishing and a better workfow. This session will ofer those familiar with Word-
Wilbon Rose
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Press basics how to maximize the platform like a pro.
Moderator:
Zeninjor Enwemeka, News Write, Boston.com/The Boston Globe
Panelists:
Rony Camille, Media Program Director/Information Technology Coordinator Town of Tyngsborough, Mass.
Kristin Haley, Social Web Designer, x10i.com
Mo Jangda, Happiness Engineer, Wordpress.

MAKING A CASE FOR PR- UTILIZING THE POWER OF CONTENT,
MARKETING AND INFLUENCER NETWORKING #NABJINFLUENCER
Content marketing is the latest buzzword in marketing circles, but for journalists, it is nothing new.
Journalists use content marketing, or storytelling, every day. Learn how journalists, ex-journalists and
public relations professionals can beneft from this popular trend. Learn how companies are literally
clamoring for professional writers to tell their corporate stories on blogs, in social media, and through-
out their advertising as a new way to reach customers and diferentiate their brands. This session will
ofer step-by-step details on how participants can position themselves to become content marketing
experts, and how to start a new, proftable journalism-based business with corporate clients.
Moderator:
Terry Allen, CEO, 1016 Media
Panelists:
Tenesha Mercer, Content Evangelist, Mercer Media Group
Kayla Tucker Adams, Senior Director of Public Relations, T.D. Jakes Ministries
Kelly Williams, Marketing Communications Consultant, KDW MarCom Consulting
IS AMERICA READY FOR FEMALE PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP #NABJFEMALE
Powered by Alabama State University
Or is the glass ceiling so low and opaque, both in our political realms and our education institutions,
that achievements are never noted or appreciated. This workshop will begin a series of similar discus-
sions hosted by HBCUs in the coming year. This initial panel will consist of a group of leaders who them-
selves are uniquely qualifed to address the topic fver female presidents of institutions of higher educa-
tion identifed as Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs). Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd, President of
Alabama State University will participate on a panel with three of her peers. They will share their views
on a variety of related issues, including Changing Perspectives and Challenging Stereotypes, the First
Lady Syndrome, taking charge in a Mans World, and Iron Lady or Uncompromising Leader.
Panelists:
Lee Ivory, Founder and President, Ivory Communications
Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, President of Alabama State University
Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, President Tennessee State University
Dr. Carolyn W. Meyers, President Jackson State University
Dr. Cynthia Warrick, Interim President - Grambling State University
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6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
MEDIA RECEPTIONS
Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism
LOCATION: Sheraton, Fairfax
PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC.
AMERICAN PUBLIC MEDIA & NEW YORK PUBLIC RADIO
LOCATION: Sheraton, Back Bay A/B
PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS
LOCATION: Sheraton, Back Bay C

7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
BOSTON CHAPTER EXPERIENCE AT FENWAY #NABJFENWAY
Ever since colonial times, black Americans have helped to shape the history of Boston. The Boston
Globe and the Boston Association of Black Journalists cordially invite you to attend a celebration of
these mover and shakers through history as we honor the National Association of Black Journalists
frst Boston convention. Come on out for an evening of food, fun, and live entertainment.
LOCATION: State Street Pavilion, 20 Yawkey Way, Fenway Park, Boston
Transportation will be provided. Shuttles will begin departing at 6:15 p.m. from the front of the
Sheraton, and will run continuously until 11:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
PRESIDENTS RECEPTION
Hosted by Prince Lobel Tye LLP (Invitation Only)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2014

6:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m.
MORNING WORKOUT- ZUMBA WITH ZERLINE #NABJZUMBA
Start your convention day with a workout! Join workout instructor Zerline Hughes and dance your
way into shape.
7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
THURSDAY - FRIDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
HBO, Prudential Financial, Inc.
College students who won NABJ fellowships are covering the convention each day.

7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BREAKFASTS
CULTIVATING PERSONAL WEALTH II: ARE YOU FINANCIALLY FIT
#NABJWEALTH
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Join us for an interactive breakfast seminar that brings together respected industry leaders, including
personal fnance and business journalists and trusted fnancial advisors for an in-depth discussion about
wealth building and retirement planning strategies. The media and fnancial industry leaders will lend
their expertise to help close the gap between confdence and long term fnancial security and indepen-
dence giving you tips and strategies not just for you, but for your audiences as well. The panel will pro-
vide data and insights to share with your readers; listeners and viewers about fnancial trends that, in turn,
will help them secure fnancial success. Attend and learn how to build your wealth portfolio to withstand
risks, establish a legacy and transfer wealth among generations.
Moderator:
Sharon Epperson, Personal Finance Correspondent,
CNBC, Contributor, Today
Panelists:
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach,
Personal Finance Expert
8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
NABJ BUSINESS MEETING
9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
CAREER FAIR AND EXHIBITION / NABJ AUTHORS SHOWCASE AND
BOOKSTORE/ CYBER LOUNGE
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
NABJ PRESS OFFICE
INTERACTIVE SESSION IV
10:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
FRIDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
INTRODUCTION TO THE SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL
MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE:
CREATING A NATIONAL MUSEUM #NABJCULTURE
Powered by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
This session will serve as an introduction to the new Smithsonian Institution facility that is in the home
stretch of planning. Slated to open its doors on Washingtons National Mall to the public in 2015, the
museum was frst established by Congress in 2003 and decades before that, was a longtime dream of
Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., the last surviving organizer of the March on Washington.
Moderator:
Maureen Bunyan, Anchor, WJLA-TV (Washington, D.C.)
Presenter:
Lonnie G. Bunch III, Director, National Museum of African American
History and Culture
BRANDING EXCHANGE** #NABJBRANDING
Register early for the new NABJ Branding Exchange to get a chance to hear from our media icons. NABJ
members have forged careers at major news organizations and established stellar careers. This year, NABJ
will ofer our members a chance to experience intimate conversations with top journalists from our own
ranks who will show us how they built their brand. We will feature some of journalisms biggest names,
including Kevin Merida, managing editor of The Washington Post; Sheila Brooks, founder and CEO of SRB
Communications; DeWayne Wickham, NABJ founder and dean of the School of Global Journalism and
Communication at Morgan State University; Danese Kenon, NABJ Visual Task Force Chair and multimedia
photojournalist at The Indianapolis Star; and Jemele Hill, journalist and on-air reporter for ESPN.
FRIDAYS ICONS:
10:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Jemele Hill, Columnist, Host, ESPN

10:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m.
Danese Kenon, Multimedia
Photojournalist, The Indianapolis Star
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3:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m.
Bennett
DAILY SCHEDULE
PITCH ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT #NABJPITCH
You only have seconds to deliver a successful pitch. This panel will give you the insight you need to
make those seconds count. Pitching skills and tools have evolved right along with technology and so-
cial media. So whether youre tweeting, emailing or calling, learn the nuances that give your story the
best chance to be picked up in todays media markets. Back by popular demand (after a hiatus in 2013),
this Pitch Me panel always is engaging and informative. Audience members have 30 seconds to pitch
stories to media panelists. Feedback is provided both positive and constructive. Many potential story
ideas have come from these panels in the past.
Moderator:
Kim Bardakian, Director of PR & Partnerships, Visit Oakland
Panelists:
Anthony Harper, Producer, The Wendy Williams Show
Darren Sands, Sports Business Reporter, Black Enterprise
THE STATE OF THE BLACK SPORTS REPORTER IN NEWSPAPERS
#NABJBLACKSPORTS
White reporters and columnists at newspapers greatly outnumber their black counterparts. What lies ahead
for black sportswriters in print and online media? Is the black sportswriter becoming extinct? Additionally, is
social media taking the place of traditional media and the sportswriter? Athletes are immediately taking to
social media to express their feelings about the outcome of a game, their teammates and opponents instead
of waiting until the press conference. By the time reporters fle their stories, the news shelf life is expiring.
How does a reporter remain valid when the scoop is no longer exclusive but shared with the world in a
matter of seconds? This session will explore how black sports reporters are faring in the new age.
Moderator:
LaChina Robinson, NBA-TV Analyst/Reporter
Panelists:
Chris Broussard, Sportswriter, ESPN
Shannon Cross, News Anchor, TV One
Mike Freeman, NFL Insider, BleacherReport.com
Carlton Thompson, Executive Editor, MLB.com
Gary Washburn, National Basketball Reporter, Boston Globe
PUBLICISTS VS. JOURNALISTS - ROUND 2 #NABJPUB
A session during last years NABJ convention explored the perspective of journalists who said publicists
sometimes try to block their access. This year, the tables are turned as public relations professionals
discuss their key frustrations with journalists, who they say sometimes misrepresent their agendas, but
with whom they also can share good working relationships.
Panelists:
Mesfn Fekadu, Music Writer, Associated Press
Nekesa Moody, Global Entertainment & Lifestyles Editor Associated Press
Alicia Quarles, Correspondent, E! Entertainment
Gwendolyn Quinn, Publicist, Gwendolyn Quinn Public Relations
FRIDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTING: APPS, TECH AND TOOLS FOR JOURNALISTS
This session will focus on leveraging social media to promote your journalism brand. From a brief
overview of which platforms to engage to developing and mastering an appropriate brand voice, this
workshop will address appropriate engagement activities on diferent platforms, understanding social
media as an informative medium, enhancing social media eforts to increase followers and interaction,
and leveraging the media for tips and sourcing. The session also will help participants learn how to
establish a consistent brand to draw credibility as a subject matter expert, and promote their work and
themselves online.
Panelists:
Autumn Arnett, Editor, Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Digest
Kiratiana Freelon, Freelance Journalist
Kyra Kyles, Digital Managing Editor, Jet Magazine
Michael Lyle, Jr., Freelance News/Sports Reporter, AM 1220 WQUN Radio
Soraya Nadia McDonald, Reporter, The Washington Post
EXPLORING THE WORLD OF TRAVEL WRITING #NABJTRAVEL
The opportunities for travel writers and bloggers are endless and the feld is continually growing. In this
panel session, we will explore opportunities in travel writing, pitching travel stories to an editor, delve
into the world of travel blogging and more.
Moderator:
Jenea Robinson, Media Relations Manager, VISIT PHILADELPHIA
Panelists:
Donna Battle Pierce, Contributing Editor, Founder, Pierce Black America Cooks & Skillet Diaries
Heather Davis Greenwood, Freelance Writer, Globetrottingmama.com
Kimberly Wilson, Freelance Travel Writer
Michelle Deal Zimmerman, Content Editor, The Baltimore Sun
DAILY SCHEDULE
ADDRESSING DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN MAJOR SPORTS LEAGUES
#NABJNASCAR
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Sports and entertainment organizations are constantly challenged with growing and measuring the
relevance and impact of their diversity and inclusion eforts. An expert panel representing prominent
sports leagues, including NASCAR, the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball and the
United States Tennis Association will address what each organization is doing in the diversity and inclu-
sion arena and ways that journalists can better engage with these organizations to efectively cover and
discuss these topics.
Moderator:
Ricky Clemons, Assistant Professor, North Carolina A & T State University
Panelists:
D.A. Abrams, Chief Diversity Ofcer, United States Tennis Association
Kevin Carr, Vice President, Community and Player Programs, National Basketball Association Development
Wendy Lewis, Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning, Recruitment and Diversity, Major League
Baseball
Steve ODonnell, Executive Vice President, Racing Operations NASCAR
BECOMING A POWER PRODUCER: THE INS AND OUTS OF TV
PRODUCING #NABJPOWER
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The workshop provides an opportunity for those aspiring to become Power Producers to understand
what it takes to become well-regarded television news producers. This session will explore how you
develop the skill set that demonstrates youre an exceptional storyteller, and ways participants can po-
sition themselves so they are considered for positions of increasing responsibility. The session also will
ofer direction for new managers, including ways to climb once on the management track. Participants
will hear from producers at every level of their careers about what works, and what doesnt work.
Moderator:
Craig Robinson, Executive Vice President & Chief Diversity Ofcer, NBC Universal
Panelists:
Rashida Jones, Managing Editor, MSNBC
Janelle Richards, Associate Producer, NBC News
Kerwin Speight, Nightside Executive Producer, WRC-TV
Ken Strickland, Vice President and Washington Bureau Chief, NBC News
FRIDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
AUTHORS SHOWCASE CONTENT IS KING: HOW RESEARCH CAN
MAKE OR BREAK YOUR BOOK #NABJCONTENT
This session will give authors the opportunity to discuss the types of research necessary for a successful
manuscript.
Moderator:
Wayne Dawkins, Author, City Son
Panelists:
David Banks, Author, Soar
Eugene Jones Gibson, Author, Because of Them We Can
Jean Cush Love, Author, Endangered
Julia Yarborough, Author, Highway to a Husband
BREAKING THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY STORY #NABJBREAK
Washington Post columnist and NABJ Founder Joe Davidson goes one-on-one with Washington Post
Managing Editor Kevin Merida, who oversaw The Posts Pulitzer Prize winning coverage of the govern-
ments massive electronic surveillance program.
Moderator:
Joe Davidson, Columnist, Washington Post
Panelist:
Kevin Merida, Managing Editor, Washington Post
HEALTHY NABJ USING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR INFORMED
AND INFLUENTIAL REPORTING #HEALTHYNABJ
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Social media is one of the most powerful tools a journalist can use for communicating with his or her audi-
ence. Platforms such as Facebook and Twitter can be benefcial to both health consumers and health care
professionals because they provide an immediate opportunity for dialogue. Even though certain information
should be kept ofine, health care providers can respond in public so that others can see action being taken.
This workshop ofers vital advice for journalists from all beats, including how to use social media responsibly
when covering sensitive topics, how to include your personal brand to your reporting, what is on the hori-
zon for new technology, and how to protect yourself legally while using social media professionally.
Moderator:
Cindy George, Multimedia Journalist, Houston Chronicle
Panelists:
Robert Bertsche, Media and First Amendment Lawyer, Prince Lobel Tye LLP
Danielle N. Lee, Ph.D., The Urban Scientist, Scientifc American Blog Network; Post-Doctoral
Research Associate, Department of Psychology, Cornell University
Mark Luckie, Manager of Journalism & News, Twitter
DAILY SCHEDULE
WHO WILL SPEAK FOR THE CHILDREN? #NABJSPEAK
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This session will highlight tragic statistics far too many states have logged in foster care child deaths.
Some of the deaths were outright murders by foster parents, while some were accidental. Linda Spears,
vice president of the Child Welfare League, and her agency have been hired by several states (including
Massachusetts) to lead them out of the quagmire. Ms. Spears will discuss the progress her organization
has made.
Moderator:
Callie Crossley, Host, Under the Radar, WBGH-FM
Panelists:
Audra Burch, Enterprise Writer,Miami Herald
Sylvester Monroe, Freelance Editor, Marketplace, Board Member, Neighbor to Family
Linda Moore, Senior Communication Ofcer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Linda Spears, Vice President, Policy and Public Afairs, Child Welfare League of America
12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m.
LUNCH & LEARN SESSIONS

LUNCH AND LEARN #NABJPATH
RACE FOR RESULTS: BUILDING A PATH TO OPPORTUNITY
FOR ALL CHILDREN
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The presidents My Brothers Keeper initiative has focused attention on boys and men of color, and this
year, there has been heightened attention toward the barriers that black, Latino and Native American
youngsters encounter. This session will show how journalists can use a new index to measure where
children from various racial backgrounds are on the path to opportunity. It also will examine ill-con-
ceived juvenile justice policies that disproportionately impact children of color and generate potential
story ideas that can highlight both challenges and solutions.
Moderator:
Dee Dee Thomas, Executive Producer, Weekend Today
Panelists:
Harold Jackson, Editorial Page Editor, Philadelphia Inquirer
Lisa Hamilton, Vice President for External Afairs, the Annie E. Casey Foundation
Nell Bernstein, Author, Burning Down the House: The End of Juvenile Prison
FRIDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m.
W.E. B. DU BOIS PLENARY: GOVERNMENT AND THE MEDIA #NABJMEDIA
It seems the government increasingly has been taking actions that infringe on a truly free press. The
Justice Department last year secretly obtained two months of telephone records of reporters and edi-
tors for The Associated Press. The White House has been restricting access to many presidential events
and meeting and distributing its own photographs rather than granting access to photojournalists. The
administration also is aggressively prosecuting government workers and contractors who leak informa-
tion, potentially deterring sources from speaking to journalists. The sources can shed light of govern-
ment activities that could be unethical, illegal or otherwise not in the best interest of citizens or the
nation. The documents released by Edward Snowden, for example, revealed extensive surveillance of
Americans telephone and email trafc by the National Security Agency.
Moderator:
Pierre Thomas, Senior Justice Correspondent, ABC News
Panelists:
Steve Adler, Editor-in-Chief, Reuters News
Dean Baquet, Executive Editor, The New York Times
Brian Carovillano, Vice President and Managing Editor, U.S. News,
The Associated Press
2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
NEWSMAKER PLENARY #NABJDNC
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President Barack Obama nominated Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a democrat representing south
Florida, to chair the Democratic National Committee in 2011 and members elected her shortly after.
Following her own battle with breast cancer, she successfully pushed through legislation funding a
national campaign on breast cancer awareness and the particular risks to women in certain racial and
ethnic groups. She also advances legislation as chief deputy whip. Wasserman Schultz will discuss the
democratic view of the upcoming November elections and the issues that are at stake.
Moderators:
Mara Schiavocampo, Correspondent, ABC News
Wesley Lowery, Political Reporter, The Washington Post
Special Guest:
Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman, Democratic National Committee
3:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m.
INTERACTIVE SESSION V

FRIDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
FROM LOCAL TO NATIONAL MAKING THE LEAP #NABJLEAP
Meet the people who have made the jump from the local station scene to the network/cable arena.
Well explore what it takes to survive and thrive. Learn about the skills you must have and gain valuable
insights from those who have made the transition and are active in creating those opportunities for
others.
Moderator:
Crystal Johns, Director, Talent Development & Diversity, CBS News
Panelists:
Kurt Davis, Vice President, News Services, CBS News
Jef Pegues, Correspondent, CBS News
Ron Mott, Correspondent, NBC News
REPORTING INTERNATIONAL NEWS: GETTING THE ASSIGNMENT &
STAYING SAFE OVERSEAS #NABJOVERSEAS
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Theres a world of international news relevant to American news consumers. Issues range from Ameri-
can minorities serving in the U.S. military overseas to how Vatican reform afects American Catholic
communities, for example. But there are very few international afairs correspondents of color. Foreign
correspondents on temporary assignment or based abroad are key to bringing global issues
home, as well as to covering communities of color outside our borders. Recently, journalists have been
killed, wounded or kidnapped in conficts from Syria to Congo. Governments, including the United
States, have been attacking the journalist-source relationship. Our panelists will show workshop par-
ticipants where to look for international reporting opportunities and help attendees understand the
risks of working in todays hot spots. Our panel will also share advice on how to overcome early career
challenges and how to connect global issues to local newsrooms.
Moderators:
Damaso Reyes, Photojournalist, Member
Alphonso Van Marsh, London Correspondent, CBS News
Panelists:
Jacqueline Charles, Reporter, Miami Herald
Eugenia Harvey, Director of Programming, Arise Entertainment, Arise Television Networks
Ann Simmons, Reporter, The Los Angeles Times

DAILY SCHEDULE
GATEKEEPERS: WHOS RESPONSIBLE FOR
AFRICAN-AMERICAN IMAGES IN THE MASS MEDIA? #NABJMASS
This workshop will look at how African-Americans are being inaccurately defned or represented due to
laziness, ignorance or a lack of interest on the part of the media. Executives representing some of the old-
est and most respected black-owned media companies in the nation, as well as an academic will discuss
how this practice of mass media racialism can often result in inaccurate images of black Americans.
Moderator:
Ten Croom, President, Ten Croom Communications
Panelists:
Cloves Campbell, Chairman, National Newspaper Publishers Association
Richard B. Muhammad, Editor-In-Chief, Final Call
Reggie Thomas, Director of Advertising, NAACP Crisis Magazine
Eric Deggans, TV Critic, NPR, Author, Race-Baiter: How the Media Wields Dangerous Words to Divide
a Nation
Reginald Jackson, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Communications, Simmons College,
Dean of International Relations, African University College of Communications in Ghana
TMZ, REALITY SHOWS AND SPORTS JOURNALISMS
NEW NORMAL #NABJREALITY
It is no longer enough to just cover your beat. Sports stars are pop culture celebrities and, in a few cases,
pop culture superstars. What are the lines by which we defne the new normal? How does a site such as
TMZ Sports change perspective on what it means to cover athletes of the court? What tools can journal-
ists take with them to cover the other side of this emerging and permanent trend? This session will cover
three themes: NBA and fashion, pop culture associations, gossip and reality shows, and also explore the
journalistic principles reporters and decision makers should take into their news meetings.
Moderator:
Darren Sands, Sports Business Editor, Black Enterprise
Panelists:
J.A. Adande, NBA Columnist, ESPN, Contributor, Around the Horn
Monique Walker Jones, NFL-Ravens Editor/Sports Content Editor, The Baltimore Sun

FRIDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
DOING THE WRITE THING: USING AN OLD-SCHOOL SKILL FOR
NEW-SCHOOL STORYTELLING #NABJSTORY
Whether you work for a newspaper, a television or radio station, or an online publication, good sto-
rytelling still begins with the written word. In this workshop, participants will receive tips and tricks
on how to stay on top of the writing game. Included will be ways to edit when time is of the essence,
what not to share on social media and why now, more than ever, spelling counts.
Panelists:
Denise Clay, Editor/Columnist, The Philadelphia Sunday Sun, Philadelphia Public Record
Michael Lyle Jr., Reporter, The Middletown Press
Carol Bowdry, Los Angeles Senior Correspondent, Arise News & Executive Producer, The Showrunner/
Patricks Journey
Stephen Buckley, Dean of Faculty at the Poynter Institute
Kyra Kyles, Managing Web Editor, JETMag.com
Yolanda Joe, Professor and producer, Columbia College Chicago
Vince Hill, Professor and Business Editor, Temple University and CBS
MEET THE EXECUTIVE RECRUITER #NABJRECRUIT
No matter the current stage of your career path, it is important to do your homework so that your next
step will get you where you want to go. You need to know how to focus your job search and how to
get the attention of human resources representatives, recruiters and hiring managers. This session will
educate participants on how to interpret the job process, how to use LinkedIn efectively, and provide
participants with tips on cover letters and resumes. Participants will learn which communications jobs
are right for them and how they can navigate the job search and hiring process.
Panelists:
Sandra Charet, President, Charet & Associates
Dawn Angelique Roberts, Co-Founder/Managing Partner, KD Communications Group
TERMS, CONDITIONS, SALARY NEGOTIATION AND CAREER STRATEGY
#NABJSTRATEGY
Your journalism career requires strategic decisions and smart planning. Whether you are landing your
frst job, thinking about the next, accepting a new assignment, taking a buyout or being laid of, your
plan should include a working knowledge of employment contracts in the media industry, salary nego-
tiation skills and an understanding of the myriad career strategies in the ever-changing work landscape.
In this session, leading industry professionals will share best practices on how you can proactively plan
your career, negotiate the best pay and make informed decisions.
Panelists:
Mary Cavallaro, Assistant National Executive Director, News and Broadcast, SAG-AFTRA
Pam Cross, News Anchor, WCVB- TV (Boston)
Rob Jordan, Talent Representative, Ken Lindner & Associates
Todd Kazakiewich, Reporter, WCVB-TV (Boston)
Vickie Thomas, City Beat Reporter, WWJ/CBS Radio (Detroit)
DAILY SCHEDULE
WHAT WE LOST WHEN WE LOST SECTION 5 OF THE VOTING RIGHTS
ACT #NABJRIGHTS
In June of 2013, the Supreme Court gutted Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA). This ended fed-
eral pre-approval of voting changes in states with the most egregious histories of discriminatory voting
practices. In the year since, politicians have swiftly taken advantage by passing new laws and policies
that make it harder to vote discriminatory measures that especially impact voters of color. These
policies including strict Voter ID laws, cuts to early voting, bans on same-day registration, voter roll
purges, and show me your papers proof-of-citizenship-to-register laws are being enacted mostly
in southern states that used to be covered by Section 5, such as North Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi
and Alabama. The tactics have also spread to parts of the country that were never covered, including
Ohio, Wisconsin and Kansas. On this panel, national and local experts will discuss the extent of what
is happened to voting rights since losing the protection of the VRAs Section 5, how organized com-
munities of color are fghting back (through mass voter registration and mobilization, litigation, ballot
initiatives, and other measures), and how this landscape will play out in the 2014 election.
Moderator:
Cynthia Gordy, Deputy Communications Director, Advancement Project
Panelists:
Phillip Agnew, Executive Director, The Dream Defenders
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, President, The North Carolina State Conference of the NAACP
Melanie L. Campbell, President and CEO, The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
Judith Browne Dianis, Co-Director, Advancement Project
HEALTHY NABJ:
REPORTING TO READERS, VIEWERS AND LISTENERS FOR BETTER
HEALTH/COVERING THE BLACK WOMANS EXPERIENCE #HEALTHYNABJ
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Often, mainstream reporting does not link the power of the black womans voting bloc to pressing
policy issues such as health care. But as history proves otherwise, black women are critical to suc-
cessful elections. Ask President Obama and Virginia Gov. Terry McAulife. In recent years, threats to
reproductive justice, voting rights, access to jobs, and education have all impacted black women in
America. But exactly how can journalists elevate those experiences to encourage voting turnout dur-
ing midterms? Hear from the journalists who cover these issues, and the advocates that put the black
womans experience at the forefront of their work.
Moderator:
Toure, Host, The Cycle, MSNBC
Panelists:
Dr. Vanessa Cullins, Vice President of External Medical Afairs,
Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Sinsi Hernndez-Cancio, Director of Health Equity, Families USA***
Jamilah Lamiuex, EBONY magazine
Geraldine Moriba, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion,
CNN and Director of In America Series
DAILY SCHEDULE
AUTHORS SHOWCASE: GHOSTWRITING: ESTABLISHING A LITERARY
CAREER AS A NO. 2 #NABJGHOST
Writing by committee is never simple. Imagine trying to collaborate with an athlete, business executive,
politician or any accomplished person to tell their story in a book? Ghostwriting is a craft, potentially
lucrative, and understandably, complicated. The Authors Showcase: Ghostwriting: Establishing a Liter-
ary Career as a No.2 explores the complex relationship between writers and their subjects and how
publishers pair the right writer with the appropriate subject to produce the best book.
Moderator:
Sylvester Monroe, Freelance Editor, Marketplace
Panelists:
Misty Copeland, Ballerina, the American Ballet Theatre
Audrey Edwards, Author
Charisse Jones, Travel Reporter, USA Today
Ed Lewis, Publisher, Essence Magazine
WHAT NOBODY TELLS YOU ABOUT LANDING AN ON-AIR JOB IN
SPORTS TV #NABJONAIR
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Developing a successful reel for sports, How to present and prepare yourself for the company youre
interviewing with, Whats an executive looking for in a reel and interview, How to make yourself mar-
ketable to work on-air in sports television, When should you get an agent, What it takes to get more
diversity in decision making roles in sports television, Understanding the business on sports networks,
What it takes to be successful at a sports network.
Moderator:
Elle Duncan, Host Reporter, NESN
Panelists:
Eric Haugen, Director of Programming, NESN
Larry Lawson, News Director, NESN News Director
Joseph Maar, Vice President of Programming & Production, Executive Producer, NESN
Howard Zalkowitz, Director of Production, NESN
FRIDAY
DAILY SCHEDULE
FROM REPAIRING THE BREACH TO MY BROTHERS KEEPER:
RECONNECTING AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN AND BOYS TO AMERICAN
SOCIETY #NABJKEEPER
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It has been twenty years since Ambassador Andrew Young and Dr. Bobby William Austin led the National
Task Force on African American Men and Boys, and released the book Repairing the Breach: Key ways to
Support Family Life, Reclaim Our Streets, and Rebuild Civil Society in Americas Communities. The ground-
breaking report provided solutions for the myriad of problems faced by young African American men in the
United States. Pulitzer Prize winning Washington Post columnist William Raspberry called it The plan to
save America. Today, many of the same issues remain and the numbers of marginalized African Ameri-
can men and boys are still rising. This year, President Obama created a new task force called My Brothers
Keeper to provide recommendations to reconnect African American young men back to their communities
and the larger American society. The panel of experts and advocates will discuss the systematic and holistic
approaches past, present and future; related to this issue and how journalist and communicators can help
change and improve perceptions of African American males in American culture and society.
LOCATION: Hynes 302
Moderator:
Kevin Merida, Managing Editor, The Washington Post
Panelists:
Ambassador Andrew Young, Chairman, The Andrew Young Foundation
Dr. Bobby Austin, President of Neighborhood Associates Inc. Editor, Repairing the Breach
Jim Shelton, Deputy Secretary of Education, My Brothers Keeper Task Force
Charles Ogletree, Jesse Climenko Professor, Harvard University, Founder, Charles Hamilton Houston
Institute for Race and Justice
5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
FILM FESTIVAL-II
FINDING SAMUEL LOWE: FROM HARLEM TO CHINA #NABJFILM
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Three successful black siblings from Harlem discover their heritage by searching for clues about their long-
lost Chinese grandfather, Samuel Lowe. Retired NBC Universal executive Paula Williams Madison and her
brothers, Elrick and Howard Williams, were raised in Harlem by their Chinese-Jamaican mother, Nell Vera
Lowe. Nell encouraged them to realize the rags-to-riches American dream, resulting in their growth from
welfare recipients to wealthy entrepreneurs. In order to fulfll a promise to their mother to connect to her
estranged fathers people, they embark on journey to uncover their ancestral roots. The three travel to the
Toronto Hakka Chinese Conference where they connect to members of the Chinese-Jamaican community.
As the mystery of their grandfathers life unfolds, the trio travels to Jamaica, learning that their grandfather
had a life there similar to their own, starting with humble beginnings in Mocho, Clarendon Parish, and end-
ing with successful business ownership in the afuent St. Anns Bay. But in 1933, he left Jamaica, returning to
China for good. Taking family tree research to an epic proportion, the siblings and 16 of their family mem-
bers travel to two Chinese cities, ShenZhen and GuangZhou. Together, they visit their familys ancestral
village, fnding documented lineage that dates their family back 3,000 years to 1006 BC. The trip culminates
in an emotional and unforgettable family reunion with 300 of their grandfathers Chinese descendants. At its
heart, this is a story about familial love and devotion that transcends race, space and time.
5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
SPORTS PIONEER AWARDS CEREMONY #NABJPIONEER
Powered By The Boston Globe, Fox Sports, MLB, NBA, NFL, Toyota, NASCAR, NESN, and Tuner Sports
This year, the NABJ Sports Task Force will award the Sam Lacy Pioneer Awards to Michelle Edwards,
Willie Maye, Alfreda Harris, Tom Sanders, Benny Sims. Named for sports writing legend, Sam Lacy, who
was inducted in 1998 into the broadcasters wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame. The award is given an-
nually to athletes, coaches, sports journalists, and other infuential sports fgures based on their contri-
butions to sports, but more importantly, their direct impact on the communities they served.
6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
MEDIA RECEPTIONS
PRINT TASK FORCE RECEPTION
BLACK PRESS TASK FORCE
LOCATION: Hynes 210
HAMPTON UNIVERSITY
LOCATION: Sheraton, Back Bay A

HOWARD UNIVERSITY
LOCATION: Sheraton, Back Bay D
5:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m
UPFRONT: THE BRAXTONS #NABJBRAXTONS
Powered By WE tv
Join WE tv for an exclusive screening for NABJ Conference attendees of the new Season 4 premiere
episode of Braxton Family Values. The show features the tight-knit Braxton sisters, Grammy-winning
artist Toni Braxton, Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar, and their headstrong mother who share an inside
look at their lives and their family drama. And dont miss the new season of Braxton Family Values
premiering Thursday, August 14th at 9/8c only on WE tv!
LOCATION: Sheraton, Back Bay Ballroom

DAILY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY - SATURDAY
7:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TASK FORCE
RECEPTION/AWARDS CEREMONY #NABJARTS
Powered by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Come celebrate with NABJs Arts & Entertainment Task Force as members toast its 2014 Legacy Award
winner, hosted by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Join director Amma Asante for a spe-
cial introduction and frst look at the Digital HD and Blu-ray/DVD release of Fox Searchlights Belle,
the true story of Dido Elizebeth Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) as the illegitimate mixed race daughter of
a Royal Navy Admiral. Plus view never before seen footage and hear exciting news on upcoming box
sets from Twentieth Century Fox shows such as American Horror Story: Coven, starring Angela Bas-
sett and Gabourey Sidibe, Sleepy Hollow, starring Nicole Beharie and Orlando Jones, Neil de Grasse
Tysons electrifying sci-f mini-series Cosmos and a special presentation of the upcoming Lee Daniels
new drama Empire, featuring Terrance Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Trai Byers, Jussie Smollett and new-
comer Bryshere Gray. There will be networking, light fare, cocktails and special giveaways!
9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.
FOUNDERS RECEPTION
(Invitation Only)
Powered by WBGH-TV and US Virgin Islands

11:00 p.m. 2:00 a.m.
SPORTS TASK FORCE SCHOLARSHIP JAM #NABJJAM
Powered By MillerCoors, Toyota, Yahoo, Turner Sports, Disney Sports, and Upper Echelon Events
Join the Sports Task Force for the 9th annual jam to raise money for students pursuing careers in sports
journalism.
LOCATION: House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215
DAILY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2014
7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
5K WALK/RUN * #NABJ5K
Powered by The Coca-Cola Company, General Motors, Skechers
Come outside and join our convention participants on a journey to a healthier life during NABJs 9th
Annual 5K Walk/ Run.
LOCATION: DCRs Charles River Esplanade
Transportation will be provided. Shuttles will begin departing at 6:30 a.m. from the front of the Shera-
ton. (Note: Shuttles will drop of at Beacon Street near the Fiedler Footbridge and participants can walk
over the bridge onto the Esplanade.)
7:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
NABJ GOLF TOURNAMENT* #NABJGOLF
Powered by The Coca-Cola Company
Each year, NABJ Convention attendees gather for a day of fun n the sun at our NABJ Golf Tournament.
LOCATION: William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park, 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester, MA 02121
Transportation will be provided. The shuttle will depart at 6:30 a.m. from the front of the Sheraton.
8:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon

9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon
CAREER FAIR & EXHIBITION / NABJ AUTHORS SHOWCASE
AND BOOKSTORE/CYBER CAF LOUNGE
9:00 a.m. 12 Noon
NABJ PRESS OFFICE
LOCATION: Hynes 201

9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS VI
DAILY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY - SATURDAY
COVERING ISLAM: FACTS AND FICTION #NABJFACTS
From Boko Haram to honor killings to the Taliban, Islam is a daily news topic. However, when Islam is men-
tioned in these stories, spokespeople nearly all represent immigrant communities. How can black American
Muslims contribute to the exploration of issues faced today by Islam and Muslim communities around the
world? This workshop will present black American Islamic scholars, educators and activists who can serve
as credible sources. Participants also will receive a resource list of black American Islamic scholars, educators,
imams and activists around the country, both male and female, who are qualifed to speak on a variety of
topics. This session will help participants learn more about Islam and develop story ideas and sources.
Panelists:
Imam Abdul Jalil Muhammad, President, Deen Intensive Academy-Moderator
Dr. James Jones, Professor Manhattanville College
Dr. A. Akbar Muhammad, Islamic historian
Ieasha Prime, Islamic Educator and Activist
Mauri Saalakhan, President, Peace and Justice Foundation
BEING A BLACK CELTIC #NABJCELTIC
There are many misconceptions foating around in the sports world about the nature of the experience
for black players with the Boston Celtics. Many people do not know that the team made the frst NBA
trade for a black player and had the frst black coach. A panel of those in the sports world tied to the
Celtics will share what they know about the Eastern Conference team founded in 1946.
Moderator:
Kyle Draper, On-Air Host, Comcast SportsNet New England
Panelists:
Randy Auerbach, daughter of late, legendary Celtics coach Red Auerbach
Cedric Maxwell, Former Celtic
Satch Sanders, Former Celtic
Ron Thomas, Member, NABJ Sports Task Force, Director, Journalism Program, Morehouse College
TELLING OUR STORY: KEEPING THE HISTORY OF AFRICAN-AMERICANS
HISTORIC PLACES ALIVE AND IN THE SPOTLIGHT #NABJSPOTLIGHT
Powered by Toyota
Historic preservation is a powerful tool that helps revitalize neighborhoods and connect us to our past.
Boston is a perfect example. It is a city steeped in history and historic landmarks, ranging from Faneuil
Hall to the Old State House. Since the frst settlers came to this country, black Americans have shaped,
and continue to shape, the very foundation of the United States. When places associated with this rich
history and cultures are saved such as Bostons own African Meeting House younger generations
experience tangible links to the past. Historic preservationists are deeply committed to telling this power-
ful narrative and interpreting the importance of these stories for our youth our nations future decision
makers. This panel session focused on historic preservation would explain the powerful toolssuch as
the Historic Tax Credit and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Actavailable to citizens to
preserve this legacy and simultaneously spur community revitalization. The session would also provide
examples of successful preservation eforts in places such as Cleveland, Ohio, and New York City.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Moderator:
Marita Riverto
Panelists:
Marita Rivero, senior advisor, WGBH , chairman-elect, National Trust for Historic Preservation
(moderator of the panel)
Beverly Morgan-Welch, executive director, Museum of African American History
Brent Leggs, senior feld ofcer, National Trust for Historic Preservation
Dr. Craig Wilder, professor of history at Mass Institute of Technology
ROBOT REPORTERS #NABJROBOT
Computers can write scripts, and avatars and robots can shoot, report and anchor the news autono-
mously. If put into practice in newsrooms, where will human beings ft in? Hear from founders and
experts in the Robot Revolution in journalism. Gino Vicci, formerly of Narrative Science, will discuss
auto-scriptwriting. The Director of Northwestern Universitys Medill/McCormick Center for Innova-
tion in Technology, Media and Journalism Kris Hammond has the inside scoop on computer-animated
anchors and reporters. Daniel Ellis, Founder & CEO of SkySpecs, will bring in his companys robots and
demonstrate how they shoot and deliver the news.
Moderator:
Andrew Humphrey, Meteorologist, Reporter, WDIV-TV Local 4
Panelists:
Daniel Ellis, Founder, SkySpecs
Larry Birnbaum, Professor of Computer Science and Journalism, Electrical
Engineering & Computer Science, Intelligent Information Laboratory, Northwestern University
Gino Vicci, Reporter and Fill-In Anchor, WNEM TV5
TACKLING THE IVORY TOWER #NABJTOWER
Top journalism schools now incorporate digital tools and technologies to prepare students for a global
news industry. Journalism professors not only are required to teach students a mix of new learning
technologies; they also are expected to raise funds, conduct research, perform service, and often pur-
sue elusive quests for tenure. This session is designed for current and future journalism professors who
seek to successfully navigate careers in the ivory tower. Rapid changes in traditional news platforms
have led to downsizing and layofs. Rather than abandon their love and thirst for news, many news
professionals seek to share their skills and knowledge in academic settings.
Panelists:
Sybril Bennett, Ph.D., Professor, Belmont University
Bonnie Davis, Endowed Professor of Journalism, North Carolina A&T State University
Wayne Dawkins, Associate Professor, Hampton University
Cathy Jackson, Associate Professor, Norfolk State University
DAILY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
BECOMING A BETTER FIELD PRODUCER #NABJFIELD
This workshop is aimed at those who may have reporting and production experience but lack the
technical/logistical knowledge and experience in working with crews to produce a creative story for
air whether for news or entertainment. In this workshop, panelists who have worked in both news and
entertainment, discuss their backgrounds, experiences and provide tips for a successful feld shoot.
Moderator:
Rony Camille, Media Program Director, Town of Tyngsborough, Mass.
Panelists:
Erica Henry, Managing Editor, CNN Western Region
Seniboye Tienabeso, Producer, ABC News
Michelle Sigona, Freelance Producer/Reporter
Anne-Marie Dorning, Media Relations, Olin College
Carol Bowdry, Los Angeles Correspondent, ARISE TV News

FUTURE OF PRINT: IS THERE A PLACE FOR BLACK AMERICANS IN THE
STARTUP WORLD? #NABJPRINT
The explosion of start-up online news publications and the new wave of personal brand journalism
startups are changing the new media landscape. With the growth and success of The Marshall Project,
Project X and others, how can black Americans get their foot in the door and insure their voices and
perspectives are part of the new media? This session will explore the skills needed for black Americans
to be competitive in this new and changing market?
Moderator:
Monica Peters, Freelance Weekly Family Columnist, Philadelphia Inquirer
Panelists:
Talia Buford, Investigative Reporter, Center for Public Integrity
Xavier Higgs, Multimedia Journalist
Jaime Holguin, Manager of News Development, Associated Press
Ava Perrine, Communications Instructor, Delaware State University
Ann Simmons, Multimedia Reporter, The Los Angeles Times
Kelly Virella, Digital Entrepreneur

DAILY SCHEDULE
CAMPUS TELEVISION NEWSCASTS:
THE LEAD-IN TO A GREAT CAREER #NABJCAMPUS
A growing number of news directors are paying attention to schools with good news broadcasts. Par-
ticipants in this session aimed at student and professors will walk away with tips on how to produce
award-winning newscasts and stories that get the attention of these news directors. Often, students
say they do not have the time to take part in such newscasts and they struggle with fnding jobs after
graduation because they do not have a good reel. This is especially true among some of our smaller
HBCUs. In addition, professors struggle with helping students to fnd a balance between student life
and career planning. This session will delve into all of this.
Panelists:
Sunny Fridge, Assistant Professor/Campus Media Adviser, Dept. of Mass Communication,
Jackson State University
Rich Landesberg, Associate Professor/Campus TV Adviser, School of Communications,
Elon University
Alisha McDevitt, News Director, WMUR-TV (N.H.)
Nagatha D. Tonkins, Assistant Professor, Director, Internships / External Relations School
of Communications, Elon University
Jasmine Turner, Multimedia Journalist/Anchor, Elon Local News, Elon University

MAKEUP FOR JOURNALISTS #NABJMAKEUP
This session will involve a discussion of beauty tips to be followed by a chat on fashion and beauty by
Elizabeth Wellington of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Panelists:
Patrice Williams, Makeup Artist, CBS
Elizabeth Wellington, Fashion Writer, The Philadelphia Inquirer

A CONVERSATION WITH DR. LOUIS SULLIVAN #NABJSULLIVAN
Dr. Louis Sullivan is president emeritus of the Morehouse School of Medicine and
served as U.S. Secretary of Health And Human Services under President George H.W.
Bush from 1989 to 1993. He is author, along with David Chanof, of the newly released
Breaking Ground: My Life in Medicine. Outside of the years he served in the U.S.
Cabinet, Sullivan was president of the Morehouse School of Medicine for more than
two decades. Dr. Sullivan also has ties to the Boston area. Included in a list of accom-
plishments is a two-year stint teaching at Harvard Medical School from 1963 to 1964.
He and his wife, E. Ginger Sullivan, are sponsors of the Sullivan 5K Run/Walk Road
Race for Health and Fitness on Marthas Vineyard, Mass.
Moderator:
Frieda Morris, Atlanta Bureau Chief, NBC News
Special Guests:
Dr. Louis Sullivan, President Emeritus of the Morehouse School of Medicine,
Former U.S. Secretary of Health And Human Services
DAILY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
Dr. Sullivan
11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
NABJ DAY OF SERVICE #NABJSERVE
Powered by Rent- A- Center
NABJ is proud to announce the continuation of its annual service eforts, which are designed to support
the community in our convention host city. Our project in the greater Boston area for the 2014 con-
vention is the Pine Street Project which has allowed NABJ to coordinate assistance for U.S. military
veterans who are in need of various services and support.
LOCATION: Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison St., Boston
Transportation will be provided. Shuttles will depart at 10:15 a.m. from the front of the Sheraton.
BASIC DSLR VIDEO CONSTRUCTION #NABJDSLR
This is an interactive workshop in which participants will bring their DSLR cameras and create videos.
Participants will go out in groups with an instructor and bring back short video clips that they will use
to create short video pieces. All skill levels are welcome.
Panelists:
Danese Kenon, Multimedia Photojournalist, The Indianapolis Star
BLOGGERS, TWEETERS, AND JOURNALISTS: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE
#NABJTWEET
These days, social media serves as a channel to receive timely and relevant content from a bevy of new
sources. From journalists to bloggers and tweeters, the lines have been blurred in terms of what is rel-
evant and credible for consumers of media. What makes the new media superstars shine? Can a savvy
tweeter make a career in journalism? Three leaders in the industry will discuss how they broke through
to fnd success and share how others can fourish in the social media channel.
Panelists:
Morgan Campbell, Host, Sportonomics, Toronto Star
John Gotty, Editor-In-Chief, The Smoking Section
Syreeta Hubbard, Blogger, TheNFLChick.com

HOW TO LAUNCH A CAREER AS AN EXPERT ON TV #NABJEXPERT
Ever wonder how Dr. Oz got his start in TV? Well, it wasnt on Oprah. He did what many professionals
looking to take their knowledge beyond the courtroom, boardroom, hospital or university do he started as
a guest contributor. Learn how doctors, lawyers, professors and other experts take their professional knowl-
edge and transfer it to the world of journalism and beyond. This workshop is for anyone who wants to either
contribute to or break into the world of TV, radio, print and online. Participants will hear from those who
have done it and even gotten their own shows. Participants also will be able to ask panelists how they can
follow in their tracks. Participants also will fnd out whether advanced specialized degree is necessary.
Moderator:
Julie Walker, Correspondent, Associated Press
Panelists:
Dr. Jennifer Caudle, Family Physician, On-Air Health Expert, CNN, CBS, Tom Joyner Morning Show, More
Midwin Charles, TV Legal Expert
Sunny Hostin, TV Legal Expert
DAILY SCHEDULE
RAPID FIRE ROUNDTABLE: HOW DID YOU DO IT? #NABJFIRE
Major stories of the year are covered by all media (TV, magazines, print, radio, online/blogs, social) but
all covered diferently. How does each medium cover each story, make it interesting and keep readers
engaged? During this panel, top media professionals from each platform will discuss how they covered
the top news stories from 2013-14. Each media professional will provide tips and techniques on how
they made their version of the story stand out and will ofer attendees advice on how they can develop
stories that appeal to their audience.
Moderator:
Nischelle Turner, Entertainment Correspondent, CNN And Showbiz Tonight, CNN Headline News
Panelists:
Michael Bullerdick, Managing Editor, Essence Magazine
Michael Doyle, Managing Editor, NBA Digital
Marc Spears, NBA Writer, Yahoo! Sports
Angela Allen, Staf Writer, Sleepy Hollow, Fox
NABJ HISTORY FROM THE PIONEERS WHO CREATED IT #NABJHISTORY
NABJ Founders engage new members and other convention attendees in an informational back-and-
forth discussion about the history of the organization. They will share thoughts on the meeting that
took place in Washington, DC, on December 12, 1975, when the 44 journalists founded the organiza-
tion, and ofer stories about the pioneers early trials and tribulations.
REALITY VS. RHETORIC: HOW THE EDUCATION REFORM MOVEMENT IS
AFFECTING THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY #NABJEDREFORM
Powered by the American Federation of Teachers
This panel will move beyond the rhetoric and explore the reality of how school closings, the treatment
of teachers, school privatization and funding cuts afect communities and families. This session also will
focus on what it takes to improve schools based on evidence. Finding workable solutions to educate all
children is the only way to reclaim the promise of public education in this new civil rights movement.
Panelists:
Randi Weingarten, President. American Federation of Teachers
Andre Perry, Author, Founding Dean of Urban Education, Davenport University. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Kristen Buras, Author, and Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies, Georgia State University,
Atlanta
Jitu Brown, National Director, of Journey for Justice Alliance, Chicago
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
VISUAL TASK FORCE #NABJVISUAL
PHOTO AUCTION & RECEPTION
The Visual Task Force has collected, artistic photographs from NABJ members, news organizations
and other sources to be auctioned of during this NABJ tradition. The images capture the diversity of
African-American life across the country. Proceeds be
LOCATION: Hynes, Boylston Hallway, 3rd Floor
DAILY SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
FILM FESTIVAL III #NABJFILM
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
CONTRADICTION
This flm takes an in-depth look at how Christianity was used as a tool of oppression during slavery
as well as outlining the methods contemporary ministers and prosperity preachers use in the pulpit to
intoxicate their focks. Camera crafted the flm particularly for African-American viewers because he
considers them the most churchgoing group in America and the least likely to question their faith.
But he attempts to explore the topic with a sense of objectivity and respect that challenges viewers
without condemning their beliefs.
Powered by the American Atheists, Inc.
The flm is followed by a question-and-answer panel discussion on non-believers.
FILM FESTIVAL IV #NABJFILM
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
BLACK AND WHITE
Powered by: Treehouse Films
Starring Academy Award-winners Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer, Black and White is the story of a
widowed grandfather (Costner) who is left to raise his bi-racial granddaughter. When the little girls pater-
nal grandmother (Spencer) seeks custody, a bitter legal battle ensues that forces the uneasy family mem-
bers to have an honest conversation about life, death, anger and Americas racial divide. The flm will be
followed by a discussion with Kevin Costner moderated by Allison Samuels, senior writer, The Daily Beast.
FILM FESTIVAL V #NABJFILM
3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
DEAR WHITE PEOPLE
Powered by: Lionsgate/Roadside Attractions
This flm follows the stories of four black students at an Ivy League college where a riot breaks out
over a popular African American themed party thrown by white students. With tongue planted frmly
in cheek, the flm will explore racial identity in post-racial America while weaving a universal story of
forging ones unique path in the world.
The flm will be followed by a discussion with Eric Deggans, TV critic, NPR, author.
DAILY SCHEDULE
DAILY SCHEDULE
2014 NABJ SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA* #NABJGALA
Powered by FedEx Corporation, Prudential Financial, Inc.
6:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
The NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards Gala is NABJs annual tribute to individuals who have distin-
guished themselves for exceptional work in media and journalism.
Hosts:
Arthel Neville, Anchor, Fox News
Bill Whitaker, Correspondent, CBS News
2015 MINNEAPOLIS KICKOFF PARTY #NABJ15
Join the Twin Cities Black Journalists as they get the party started for the 2015 Convention immedi-
ately following the Salute to Excellence Gala. Enjoy good music and good times as we say goodbye to
Boston and hello to Minneapolis!
NABJ GOSPEL BRUNCH* #NABJGOSPEL
8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
Close out the convention enjoying brunch and inspirational gospel music.
Hosts:
Kelly Wright, General Assignment Reporter, Co-Host, Americas News Headquarters, Fox News
Dr. Mallika Marshall, Medical Reporter, WBZ-TV
10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon
NABJ BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
NOTE:
Co-Partnership Branding - Marquee Professional Development events and Special Events and Activities may have
more than one corporate partner listed. NABJ reserves the right to select co-partners, but will give careful con-
sideration to requests from any partner where there is a desire not to co-partner with another on an activity or
event. Exclusive event branding is available at certain price points. Please note that
indicating an interest in an event does not guarantee you will be able to secure co-branding of that event. We will
make every efort to accommodate your request. You will be contacted to confrm the availability of your event-
branding request and to discuss specifc details regarding the event. NABJ does not recognize the right of frst
refusal by any partner, past or present.
Disclaimer: As a non-proft professional and educational organization, NABJ greatly appreciates corporate and foundation support for its mission, goals, pro-
grams and activities. Acceptance by NABJ of any fnancial or in-kind contribution from our partners or funders does not constitute an endorsement of their
policies, products or services.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY
The W.K. Kellogg
Foundation is proud to
support the 2014 NABJ
Convention & Career Fair.
Visit www.wkkf.org and
RacialEquityResourceGuide.org.
Facebook.com/AmericaHealing
Twitter.com/wk_kellogg_fdn
YouTub e.com/KelloggFoundation
Creating
a better,
brighter
future
through
collaboration
Astellas is inspired by a vision for a healthier world.
Our bright employees are determined to impact the
world in big and small ways. And while our primary
focus is on developing progressive therapies, we are also
dedicated to positively affecting our local communities.
At Astellas, we are a group of driven people compelled
to change tomorrow.
Creating
a better,
brighter
future
through
collaboration
Astellas is inspired by a vision for a healthier world.
Our bright employees are determined to impact the
world in big and small ways. And while our primary
focus is on developing progressive therapies, we are also
dedicated to positively affecting our local communities.
At Astellas, we are a group of driven people compelled
to change tomorrow.
11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.
NABJ DAY OF SERVICE
NABJ is proud to announce the continuation of
its annual service eforts, which are designed to
support the community in our convention host
city. Our project in the greater Boston area for the
2014 convention is the Pine Street Project which
has allowed NABJ to coordinate assistance for U.S.
military veterans who are in need of various ser-
vices and support.

LOCATION: Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison St., Boston
NABJ GOSPEL BRUNCH*
#NABJGospel
Close out the convention enjoying brunch and inspirational gospel music. Theres nothing quite
like it cofee with Marvin Sapp, bacon and eggs with CeCe Winans and toast and lots of jam-
ming with Kirk Franklin. The list of heavy weights that have performed at the Annual NAB-
JGospel Brunch is impressive. This year, theres a hot smorgasbord. This years line up includes:

Beverly Crawford is best known for singing with the New Life Singers on Bobby Jones Gospel on the
Black Entertainment Television (BET) and for having well-known songs such as Praise Jehovah, Run to
the Water, Hes Done Enough, and most recently Its About Time For A Miracle.
Anita Wilson continues the rich musical heritage known as the Chicago sound, while simultaneously
heralding a new style in todays gospel music -- Worship Soul. A worship leader and featured vocalist
in the award-winning ensemble Donald Lawrence & Company, she boldly takes the solo stage with an
album that is at once fery and soulful, dynamic and meditative, it is evident she is not merely of a great
new talent, but of a seasoned minister.
Hosts:
Kelly Wright, General Assignment Reporter, Co-Host, Americas News Headquarters,
Fox News
Dr. Mallika Marshall, Medical Reporter, WBZ-TV
DAY OF SERVICE & GOSPEL BRUNCH
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EXHIBITORS
ABC 7 / NewsChannel8
WJLA-TV Washington, DC
Booth: 512
1100 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209
(703)236-9552
www.wjla.com
Advance Local
Booth: 124
4 Times Square
11th Floor
New York, NY 10036
(212)286-2059
www.advancelocal.net
American Public Media/
Minnesota Public Radio/
Southern California Public
Radio
Booth: 218
480 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
(213)621-3458
www.publicradio.org
The Annie E Casey
Foundation
Booth: 419
701 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410)547-6600
www.aecf.org
blacktoptv.com
Booth: 126
P.O. Box 77086
Washington, DC 20013
(202)495-1976
www.blacktoptv.com
Bleacher Report
Booth: 101
153 Kearny Street
Floor 2
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415)777-5505
www.bleacherreport.com
Bloomberg
Booth: 122
731 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022
www.careers.bloomberg.com
The Boston Globe
Booth: 212
135 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02121
(617)929-2000
www.globe.com/aboutus
Boston University
College of Communications
Booth: 221
640 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02134
(617)353-3450
www.bu.edu/com
BuzzFeed
Booth: 519
200 Fifth Avenue
8th Floor
New York, NY 10010
(646)484-3879
www.buzzfeed.com
Capitol Broadcasting
Company
Booth: 413
2619 Western Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27606
(919)890-6014
www.capitolbroadcasting.com
CBS News
Booth: 403
524 W. 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
(212)975-4157
www.cbsnews.com
Central Intelligence Agency
(CIA)
Booth: 118
1000 Colonial Farm Road
(703)482-0623
www.cia.gov
CNN
Booth: 101
1 Time Warner Center
New York, NY 10019
www.cnn.com
Columbia Journalism School
Booth: 322
2950 Broadway
Room 203
New York, NY 10027
(212)854-8608
www.journalism.columbia.edu
Comcast NBCUniversal
Booth: 207
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112
(212)664-6199
www.nbcunicareers.com
Cox Media Group
Booth: 313
6205 Peachtree Dunwoody
Road
Atlanta, GA 30328
(678)645-4275
www.coxinc.com
CUNY Graduate
School of Journalism
Booth: 227
219 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
(646)758-7852
www.journalism.cuny.edu
Disney/ABC
Booth: 301
77 West 66th Street
New York, NY 10023
(212)456-7547
www.disneycareers.com
Dispatch Broadcast Group
Booth: 109
770 Twin Rivers Drive
Columbus, OH 43215
(614)460-3700
www.dispatchbroadcast.com
Dow Jones News Fund, Inc.
Booth: 116
P.O. Box 300
Princeton, NJ 08543
(609)520-5929
@DJNF
djnf@dowjones.com
www.newsfund.org
Booth: 501
Lilly Corporate Center
Indianapolis, IN 46285
(317)276-2000
www.lilly.com
Emerson College
Booth: 527
120 Bolston Street
Boston, MA 02116
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Annually, deserving students interested in pursuing careers
in journalism receive awards of more than $100,000 in NABJ
scholarships. Scholarships are open to American-born or
foreign students attending an accredited four-year college/
university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for
graduate school.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
NABJ is dedicated to expanding job opportunities for
black journalism students. NABJ annually awards summer
internships to students committed to journalism careers.
Successful candidates are ofered print, broadcast, or on-line
positions at selected news organizations around the country
ranging from small black-owned weekly newspapers to
major market dailies and broadcast outlets.

STUDENT MULTIMEDIA SHORT COURSES
NABJ ofers print and broadcast short courses to journalism
students on the campuses of historically black colleges or
on college campuses with a large African-American student
enrollment.
The short courses are taught by teams of professional
journalists who provide students with information about
careers in the industry, training in writing, reporting and
editing, tips on job interviews, and landing the frst job or
internship.

SPORTS JOURNALISM INSTITUTE
The Sports Journalism Institute is a nine-week training
and internship program for college students interested in
sports journalism careers. The Institute is designed to attract
talented students to print journalism through opportunities
in sports reporting and editing and to enhance racial and
gender diversity in sports departments of newspapers
nationwide.
STUDENT CAREER MENTORING
PROGRAM
The NABJ Career Mentoring Program matches students
and new professionals with dedicated members wanting to
ensure that the next generation of black journalists thrives
in the newsroom. This year-long process will help young
journalists understand the proper protocol and the culture of
the newsroom. It will also give them the chance to listen to
people who have already gone through what they will have
to face and that can help guide them through the proper
channels for their professional expectations.
A new mentor program will be coming soon. In the
meantime, student members are encouraged to access
the NABJ member database to reach out to professional
members. You can search for members by area, company,
and job title. We encourage students to send introductory
emails to members stating your name, school, and what
specifc questions you have about career paths or the
journalism industry.

STUDENT PROJECTS
The NABJ Student Multimedia Project ofers a cross-platform
training experience for full-time undergraduate and graduate
students who are interested in pursuing journalism or public
relations as a career. Students work as a team alongside
experienced professionals who work for newspapers,
television, radio and online news organizations across the
country.
As part of its commitment to our student members and aspiring journalists, NABJ provides the
following as part of its Student Education Enrichment and Development (SEED) Program.
STUDENT PROGRAM
STUDENT PROGRAM
2014 SCHOLARSHIP
WINNERS
Allison E. Fisher Scholarship, $2,500:
Jaime Swift, Howard University

Carole Simpson Scholarship, $2,500:
Yamiche Alcindor, New York University

DeWayne Wickham Founders H.S.
Scholarship, $2,500:
Aaron Ladd, Parkview High School

Larry Whiteside Scholarship, $2,500:
Tierra Smith, Grambling State University

Les Payne Founders
Scholarship, $2,500:
Nancy DeVille, University of California
Berkeley School of Journalism

NABJ Scholarship, $2,500:
Kiratiana Freelon, CUNY Graduate School
of Journalism

Visual Task Force Scholarship:
(2 winners) $1,500:
Alyssa Pointer, Western Kentucky University
Quinn Western, California State University,
Chico
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Natalie Johnson, Florida A&M University
Ashley Holt, University of Missouri
Wilborn Nobles III, Louisiana State
University
Imani Moise, Duke University
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Rochelle Alleyne, University of Florida
Alexandria Benford, University of Maryland
Daniel Dumas, Wayne State University
Raishad Hardnett, University of Southern
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Alexis Rogers, University of Missouri
Tydel Mosley, Savannah State University
Kamrel Eppinger, University of Miami
Logan Wilson, Temple University
Patricia Nicolas, Emerson College
Prinesha Naidoo, Rhodes University / Times
Media, Inc. (South Africa)
Rhonda Elnagger, Temple University

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Joshua Jamerson, Ohio University
Sean Hurd, George Washington University
Wilborn Nobles III, Louisiana State University
Anyssa Roberts, University of Kentucky
Tierra Smith, Grambling State University

PUBLIC RELATIONS
Kayla McBride, Temple University
Ann-Makir Magloire, University of Florida
Ebony Shamberger, Georgetown University
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Christalyn Solomon, Hampton University
Tiara Williams, Clafin University
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Deser Cross, UNC Chapel Hill
Lauren Elliott, Missouri School of Journalism
Arielle Ray, University of Miami
Teniko Hassell, Florida A&M University
COPY DESK
Wilton Jackson, University of Southern
Mississippi
Jordyn Holman, University of Southern
California
Natalie Johnson, Florida A & M University
Maritza Moulite, Florida International
University
Kori Tuitt, Stony Brook University
MULTIMEDIA (ONLINE)
Crystal Garner, The University of Southern
Mississippi
Benjamin Greene, Marquette University
Demtria Mosley, DePaul University
Chelsea Land, University of Missouri
Erin Simon, The University of Kentucky
Yveline Thomas, Hofstra University
Azizzar Mosupi, University of Johannesburg
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Melanie Balakit. University of Maryland
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Sophia Allison, Columbia College
Wisly Clairvoyant, University of Florida
Monica Herndon, University of Miami
Aisha McCullough, Ohio University
Aaron Turner, San Jose City College
MENTOR TEAM LEADERS
SEED Chair: Delano Massey,
Lexington Herald
Ken-Yon Hardy, Cox Media Group
(Student Project Manager)
Denise James, Temple University/
Denise James Media (Television)
Michelle Johnson,
Boston University (Online)
Andale Gross,
The Associated Press (Print)
Ken McFarlin,
The New York Times (Graphic Design)
Akili Ramsess,
Orlando Sentinel (Photography)
Aprill Turner,
Turner Communications, LLC
(Public Relations)
Ethan Donaldson,
ESPN
MENTORS
Anthony Williams, WTVD-TV
Janell Lewis,
WTVM News Leader 9 / WXTX Fox54
Kia Breaux,
The Associated Press
Mark Turner, Akron Journal
Greg Moore, The Associated Press
Sherri Williams,
Newhouse School Syracuse University
Karen Mitchell,
Missouri School of Journalism
Rashaun Rucker,
Detroit Free Press
Jemal Brinson, The Chicago Tribune
Marshall Latimore,
Alabama Media Group
Gerrick Kennedy,
Los Angeles Times
Ingrid Sturgis,
Howard University
Rabiah Burke,
American Bar Association
Hanniyyah Sharpe-Brown,
On Point Communications
Marc Willis,
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
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Ashley Holt
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Congratulations to Akoto Ofori-Atta, senior editor of essencefestival.com
one of 12 U.S. journalists chosen as a 2015 Knight Fellow.
We value diversity and make a concerted effort to be
inclusive in our outreach:
The 2015 pool of U.S. applicants was one of our most diverse
ever 43 percent were people of color.
Seven of the 12 U.S. Fellows chosen for the 2015 Class
are journalists of color.
Eight of the 12 U.S. Fellows in 2014 were people of color.
Seven of the 13 U.S. Fellows in 2013 were journalists of color.
The John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships program
at Stanford is proud to be one of the most diverse
of its kind in the United States:
John S. Knight
Journalism Fellowships
at Stanford
JSK Class of 2014 Fellows, Afliates and Staff
Akoto Ofori-Atta
Journalism Challenge:
A model for creating an online news publication
rooted in African American experiences,
dedicated to shareability and free from the
task of uplifting the black community.
Knight Fellowships Director Jim
Bettinger is attending NABJ 2014.
If youd like to learn more about the
fellowship program, text him at (650)
255-2877 or email jimb@stanford.edu.
I N N OV A T I ON E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P L E A D E R S H I P
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email: info@kf.stanford.edu @JSKstanford LinkedIn facebook.com/jskstanford
Y
ears ago Harvard professor Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
coined the phrase, Well-behaved women seldom
make history. Many women including NABJs latest
Lifetime Award recipient Sandra Hughes have proven
that, that is not always the case. Sandra Hughes
made history and no one would question that she has always
conducted herself with dignity, grace, and sophistication,
even when facing steep odds and seemingly insurmountable
obstacles to blaze a trail for women and African-Americans.
Hughes who joined Greensboros WFMY-TV in 1972 faced racism everyday while just
trying to report and anchor the news. She began at the station as a general assignment
reporter. In doing so she was a part of an early wave of women journalists. She became
the frst African-American woman in the Triad Region, which encompasses the cities of
Greensboro, Winston-Salem, & High Point, North Carolina, to host her own daily talk
show Sandra and Friends. She was also the frst African-American woman to host the
local edition of the news and entertainment program PM Magazine in the southeastern
United States.There were people who were opposed to seeing her on-air on account of
both her race and her gender. Hughes, her station, and even her family faced threats.
Sandra Hughes is a courageous pioneer who did not let racism get in the way of telling
the story, said NABJ President Bob Butler. When anchoring her show at WFMY in the 70s,
the station was evacuated when someone phoned in a bomb threat because they did not
want to see a black person on air. As the building was evacuated, she kept doing her job.
At diferent intervals Hughes also anchored WFMYs Good Morning Show and later
the evening newscasts which she did up until her retirement.
NABJs Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award will be Mrs. Hughes latest honor.
A proud graduate of North Carolina A & T State University, from which she also
received an honorary doctorate, Hughes has been the recipient of numerous other
honors. Hughes has been inducted into the Midsouth chapter of the National Academy
of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle, which recognizes more than 25 years
of achievement in broadcast journalism in a given region or market. She was also
previously inducted into the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.
2014 CHUCK STONE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
SANDRA HUGHES
2014 HONORS
Congratulations to Akoto Ofori-Atta, senior editor of essencefestival.com
one of 12 U.S. journalists chosen as a 2015 Knight Fellow.
We value diversity and make a concerted effort to be
inclusive in our outreach:
The 2015 pool of U.S. applicants was one of our most diverse
ever 43 percent were people of color.
Seven of the 12 U.S. Fellows chosen for the 2015 Class
are journalists of color.
Eight of the 12 U.S. Fellows in 2014 were people of color.
Seven of the 13 U.S. Fellows in 2013 were journalists of color.
The John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships program
at Stanford is proud to be one of the most diverse
of its kind in the United States:
John S. Knight
Journalism Fellowships
at Stanford
JSK Class of 2014 Fellows, Afliates and Staff
Akoto Ofori-Atta
Journalism Challenge:
A model for creating an online news publication
rooted in African American experiences,
dedicated to shareability and free from the
task of uplifting the black community.
Knight Fellowships Director Jim
Bettinger is attending NABJ 2014.
If youd like to learn more about the
fellowship program, text him at (650)
255-2877 or email jimb@stanford.edu.
I N N OV A T I ON E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P L E A D E R S H I P
For more information: http://knight.stanford.edu
email: info@kf.stanford.edu @JSKstanford LinkedIn facebook.com/jskstanford
Knight Foundation supports
transformational ideas that promote
quality journalism, advance media
innovation, engage communities
and foster the arts. The foundation
believes that democracy thrives
when people and communities are
informed and engaged.
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2014 NABJ LEGACY AWARD
HUGH GRANNUM
T
he documentary photographer Dorothea Lange
once said, The camera is an instrument that teaches
people how to see without a camera. If there were
one person to truly illustrates this it would be the late
photojournalist Hugh Grannum the recipient of the 2014
National Association of Black Journalists Legacy Award. A self-
made man, Mr. Grannum who was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. was
a studio apprentice in New York, before starting a freelance
business. He would later become a staf photographer at the
Detroit Free Press in 1970. He retired 37 years later.
The one time apprentice became a mentor to many young photographers over the
years. Grannums photos conveyed an intimate depth, which humanized his characters,
and posed often-striking juxtapositions present in the varied situations his subjects
encountered. His example was one, which many would model their style after, in an
efort to become just as good.
Grannums work gained national acclaim appearing in Black Enterprise, Ebony,
Essence, Forbes, and Jet magazines. Those who studied under Mr. Grannum said he
prided himself on technical accuracy, but also on the soft skills needed to be a great
photographer, those people skills, which helped him put folks at ease and facilitated
his ability to do his job wherever he found himself. Other observers underscore that
had he not done the work he did the perspective of black Detroit would never have
been refected in the mainstream media. Grannums work has also been displayed at
The Studio Museum of Harlem, the Toronto Art Gallery, DuSable Museum of African
American History, and Detroit Institute of Arts.
Dennis Archer, a former mayor of Detroit, appraised Grannums work at the time of
his death saying, He had a remarkable eye behind the camera. He captured people at
their best. And he had a way of establishing rapport quickly and easily with people that
made you respect the work that he had to do. It was because of Hugh that I started
looking under photographs in the paper to see who had taken the picture.
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tephen Henderson is in many respects a low-key
individual, which is seemingly at odds with his roles of
newspaper columnist and television host. Not only is
Henderson the editorial page editor for the Detroit Free
Press but he also hosts not one but television shows
on Detroit public television American Black Journal and
MiWeek. Henderson while traditionally a print journalist
has found ways to be a multimedia storyteller, to ably speak
with authority about current events or issues of historical
signifcance.
He was recently honored with the 2014 Pulitzer Prize, for commentary. The Pulitzer
Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in journalism. His award citation noted
that Henderson had earned the award for his columns on the fnancial crisis facing his
hometown, written with passion and a stirring sense of place, sparing no one in their
critique.
In addition to writing about the city of Detroit, he also penned columns about Michigan
state politics, national politics, and other domestic policy matters. The year 2013 found
Henderson focusing at length on Detroits eforts to overcome fnancial turmoil, and
to rebuild itself as one of Americas greatest cities. Henderson however did not solely
focus his writing on local issues but he also took up writing about issues with national
implications such as health care, the government shutdown, and educational inequality.
Stephen Hendersons career has been one marked by incisive, and detailed reporting
about politics, policy and urban afairs. Many might also remember his time as
a Supreme Court reporter, which undoubtedly helped him learn to convey the
importance of complex issues in an even more distinct and direct manner, said NABJ
President Bob Butler. As an editorial writer and columnist Stephen has a unique voice
which helps punctuate his arguments, and which compels readers to seriously refect
on the issues facing them locally, nationally, and globally, often motivating them to
seek solutions to the problems discussed.
While 2013 was a big year for the city of Detroit, the citys ongoing fght for a rebirth is
a story NABJs Journalist of the Year, Stephen Henderson will continue to chronicle for
days, weeks, months, and years to come.
2014 JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
STEPHEN HENDERSON
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2014 JOURNALISM EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
LINDA FLORENCE CALLAHAN, PH.D
N
ot everyone is fortunate enough to have a career
where they change how things are done, fewer
still have the opportunity to change people. The
individuals most able to infuence people are teachers,
teachers such as veteran journalism educator and
veteran NABJ member Linda Florence Callahan, Ph.D.
Professor Callahan has been teaching journalism at North
Carolina A&T since 2000. She is the 2013 recipient of
the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass
Communication (AEJMC) Robert. P. Knight Multicultural
Recruitment Award. The award is presented to an individual or media organization that
has made signifcant contributions to promoting diversity in scholastic media programs.
In addition to her longtime afliation with NABJ, she is also an active member and a
former board of director at the AEJMC.
Annually, Callahan coordinates her annual regional workshop, High School Media Day,
at North Carolina A&T State University for students in the Greensboro, N.C. area. She
founded the program in 1997, in partnership with the North Carolina Scholastic Media
Association (NCSMA), averaging between 250-300 participants each year.
She is the founding president of the Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists
(formerly known as Charlotte Association of Black Journalists), the Columbus (OH)
Association of Black Journalists and the founding advisor of the African American
Media Association at The Ohio State University.
Professor Callahan is a valuable asset in journalism education, said NABJ Student
Representative Khorri Atkinson. She has an unwavering commitment to ensure that
the next generation of journalists are well equipped with the tools and mindset they
need to thrive. This is why NABJ has chosen to award Professor Callahan its Journalism
Educator of the Year Award.
Callahan holds a Ph.D and Masters in Communication from The Ohio State University,
Columbus, OH, and a B.A. in journalism, radio and television from The University of
North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She taught at The Ohio State University, Alabama A&M
University and Elizabeth City State University.
2014 HONORS
I
t has been ten years since the National
Association of Black Journalists
honored a student journalist with the
associations Student Journalist of the
Year Award. This year for the frst time
in history NABJ is honoring two dynamic
student journalists Claudia Balthazar and
Averi Harper who whether on campus,
in newsrooms, or within their respective
student chapters have been leaders.

The board of directors spent a long time
debating who should be given this award,
said NABJ President Bob Butler. In the end board members felt Claudia and Averi were such
outstanding journalists that they both deserved to be honored.
Balthazar, who graduated in May with a degree in Journalism from Hofstra Universitys
Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, was recently selected to participate as a fellow
in the Carnegie-Knight News21 Fellowship program at Arizona States Walter Cronkite
School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She is the frst student from Hofstra to
participate in the 10-week summer program. Balthazar has served as NABJs Region I
Student Representative and President of Hofstra Universitys Association of Black Journalists
(HofstraUABJ). She also participated in NABJs 2013 Student Multimedia Project, and received
the 2013 Fox News Channel University/Ailes Rising Apprentice Scholarship and the 2013 New
York Women in Communications Scholarship recipient.
Like Balthazar, Harper is an active NABJ student member, where she served as President of the
Columbia University Association of Black Journalists and participated in NABJs 2012 Student
Multimedia Project. The University of North Carolina/Chapel Hill 13 alumnae was the lead
reporter and anchor of Carolina Week. She graduated from Columbia in May with a masters
degree in Journalism.
In this role, she won many awards, including the prestigious Hearst Foundation Journalism
Awards, where she was named one of the best collegiate broadcast news reporters in the
country. Also in 2013, Harper received a College Television Award from the Academy of
Television Arts and Sciences, and was named Best Student Journalist by the Radio, Television,
Digital News Directors Association of the Carolinas.
In December, Harper broke a story in the New York Daily News about an anti-black, anti-LGBT
hate crime in Brooklyn, NY. While at Columbia, she interned at MSNBC as a digital reporter
with Morning Joe. Claudia and Averi embody characteristics NABJ wants to see in aspiring
journalists, said NABJ Student Representative Khorri Atkinson. Their outstanding work proves
that they have a passion for journalism. Theyre examples of what every student journalist
should be, and they truly deserved to be named NABJs 2014 Student Journalists of the Year.
2014 STUDENT JOURNALISTS OF THE YEAR
CLAUDIA BALTHAZAR
AND AVERI HARPER
2014 HONORS
Be Among the Best
Entry deadlines: February 1, 2015
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The Livingston Awards recognized the early talent
of many of todays top journalists, including
David Remnick, Ira Glass, Christiane Amanpour,
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For information and entry forms, visit livawards.org
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2014 EMERGING JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
WESLEY LOWERY
W
esley Lowerys byline now appears for The
Washington Post but not too long ago Lowery was
busy editing his college newspaper The Post. In
just a few short years he has moved from an Ohio
college town to cities such as Los Angeles, Boston,
and now Washington to write for three of the nations most
respected newspapers, The Los Angeles Times and The Boston
Globe being the other two. In that time the young dynamo has
proven himself as more than some cub reporter, but instead as
an able storyteller who is innately curious, intensely passionate,
and who has a dogged sense of determination. He will go wherever the story takes him,
and asks whatever questions need to be asked.
Over the course of the last few years he has contributed to reporting which has been
recognized nationally, from coverage of former police ofcer Christopher Dorners
murderous rampage in California, to the horrifc Boston Marathon bombings in
Massachusetts. It was while covering the latter that Lowery showed that he could
very much hold his own alongside veteran reporters. He even had his Twitter account
verifed so that people would know that the information he put forth could be trusted.
Part of his journalistic chops he comes by naturally as the son of a veteran journalist,
more knowledge was gained in school, and then there were the training programs he
participated in over the years. An NABJ Baby, Wesley participated in NABJs highly
regarded student multimedia reporting project having reported at the Unity: Journalists
of Color convention in Chicago, and at the NABJ Convention in Tampa. Stories have
circulated as to how some NABJ board members would head the other way rather
than be the subject of his incessant questions. Lowery now poses questions to political
leaders in Washington and beyond, fulflling his dream of national political reporting.
Wesley has always been a go-getter since the day I frst met him at NABJ in 2010, and
always raising the bar when it comes to reporting, writing, and blending the old school
with the new school of digital, said Marissa Evans, NABJ 2013 Student Journalist of the
Year, herself an NABJ Student Projects alum.
Honored as NABJs Emerging Journalist of the Year, this year, it is abundantly clear that
there are even better years ahead for one Wesley Lowery.
2014 HONORS

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2014 NABJ Convention and Career Fair.
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O P P O R T U N I T Y I S H E R E .
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A workshop sponsored by Alabama State University on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014
See the NABJ program booklet for details.
Celebrating 30 years
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The Voice of Alabama State University
A
s the news anchor for CNNs fagship morning show
New Day Michaela Pereira covers a variety of stories
each and every day, but the ones that resonate with
her are those about young people. Pereira a veteran
journalist who has reported and anchored for networks
both in her native Canada and here in the United States is also
an advocate devoted to causes committed to helping youth.
In a video which served as an introduction to viewers when
she began anchoring for CNN a year ago, cameras shined a
spotlight on one of her charities of choice LAs BEST Friends,
an after school education, enrichment, and recreation program. She said then, I was
one of those kids that was give a chance. And so, Im going to spend the rest of my life
making sure that other kids get a chance.
Spurred in part by her upbringing as one of fve adopted children, Pereira has a special
place in her heart for children. She has served as chairwoman of the board of LAs
BEST Friends, as a member of the board of directors for the Long Beach Boys and Girls
Club, as an advisory board member for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA),
supporting children in foster care, and as an honorary advisory board member for
Optimist Youth Home, which provides services for troubled youth.
As NABJ President Bob Butler said of Pereira, She serves as a role model, a source of
inspiration, or a listening ear. She uses her platform, her power and her personality to
communicate a clear message, a very real truth that our shared experiences as people
really do bind us together.
Her commitment to ensuring that children are treated with decency and respect,
to providing youth with opportunities to thrive and to not just survive, her selfess
devotion to helping make the communities in which she lives and works better,
helped to earn her the National Association of Black Journalists Angelo Henderson
Community Service Award recipient.
2014 ANGELO B. HENDERSON COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
MICHAELA PEREIRA
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F
or the last several years, Tifany R. Warren, has found
herself on watch lists, top executive lists, and people to
know lists. Perhaps its ftting for a woman who is a known
taskmaster who sees a list of challenges and without
hesitation endeavors to turn them into opportunities.
Her persistence, determination, and a lack of fear have allowed
Tifany R. Warren to become a leading executive in the
communications and media felds. That is precisely why the
National Association of Black Journalists has chosen to honor her
with the associations 2014 Pat Tobin Award.
Named the Omnicom Groups frst-ever Chief Diversity Ofcer in 2009, Warren was
previously the Vice President of Multicultural Programs and Community Outreach at
Arnold Worldwide, a leading advertising agency. At age 25 she became the youngest
Manger of Diversity Programs at the American Association of Advertising Agencies
where she worked for six years.
Tifany R. Warren is a giant in the media industry. As the Senior Vice President & Chief
Diversity Ofcer for the Omnicom Group a global communications and marketing
company she has helped her company to remain an industry leader by embracing
diversity as not just the right thing to do, but as something which gives them a
distinct competitive advantage, said NABJ President Bob Butler. While climbing the
ladder of success Tifany has endeavored to break down the barriers facing others
from underrepresented backgrounds. She co-founded ADCOLOR a non-proft
which supports diversity and inclusivity in the advertising, marketing, public relations,
entertainment, and media industries. The groups annual ADCOLOR Awards and
Industry Conference is an annual must attend event empowering diverse professionals
throughout the communications world.
It is so ftting that NABJ is honoring Tifany R. Warren with this prestigious award.
Much like Pat Tobin, Tifany is a connector who brings people together. In her case she
bought together ad agencies, media companies, and industry groups, which support
diversity in media, and she implored them to not just discuss diversity, but to take
action to actively support making the media landscape more diverse. ADCOLORs
commitment to highlighting the achievements of those already in the industry as a
way of continuing a pipeline of success stands very much in line with what NABJ itself
strives to do, said NABJ Associate Member Representative Dawn Roberts. She is so
very deserving of this important award.
2014 PATRICIA L. TOBIN AWARD FOR MEDIA PROFESSIONALS
TIFFANY R. WARREN
2014 HONORS

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2014 RAY TALIAFERRO ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AWARD
MARIO ARMSTRONG
M
any a morning Mario Armstrong can be seen on the
weekday and weekend editions of NBCs TODAY
Show ofering tips and tricks about how to get the
most out of technology. The Baltimore native travels
the country and the world ofering his expertise and
those places he cant reach he undoubtedly connects to through
the use of social media.
The past few years have been spent by Armstrong working to
elevate his brand, eforts which have not been in vain, as NABJ
recently selected the digital lifestyle expert and tech journalist as
the latest recipient of the Ray Taliaferro Entrepreneurial Spirit Award.
The $5,000 award, sponsored by the Barry Bonds Family Foundation, is named in honor of
veteran San Francisco radio talk show host and NABJ Hall of Fame Inductee Ray Taliaferro.
The grant is awarded annually to an entrepreneurial venture that informs, engages and
empowers a local, national, or global audience of readers and listeners.
Armstrong is the founder Mario Armstrong Media, LLC creates content and products
to educate and entertain audiences about the digital world that we live in. He is a co-
producer and host of Cubed a web video series sponsored by AT&T, where Mario helps
educate entrepreneurs on technology solutions that can truly help their businesses grow.
He is also a regular contributor to daytime TV talk shows.
NABJ is proud to honor Mario Armstrong for his entrepreneurial endeavors. He has
a strong brand which resonates with everyday people, and also with his fellow media
professionals, said NABJ President Bob Butler. Mario is an inspiration to many of our
members who aspire to launch their own media companies in an efort to ensure that
diverse viewpoints and perspectives are heard.
Before his career as a media personality, Armstrong worked in the tech industry for more
than twelve years and was the frst Chief Technology Ofcer of Baltimore City for then
Mayor, Martin OMalley. Armstrong also served as IT Director for the State of Marylands
Tourism Department.
2014 HONORS
Trailblazers.
Trusted voices.
Respected
journalists.
AT GANNETT, OUR PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE GREATER GOOD OF OUR
NATION AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. CONGRATULATIONS GO TO
STEPHEN HENDERSON, SANDRA HUGHES AND THE LATE HUGH GRANNUM.
THROUGH THEIR OUTSTANDING WORK, THEY ILLUSTRATE THE CRUCIAL ROLE
LOCAL MEDIA PLAY IN FOSTERING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES.
The late Hugh Grannum,
photographer at the
Detroit Free Press.
Stephen Henderson,
editorial and opinion editor
of the Detroit Free Press.
Sandra Hughes,
retired WFMY-TV anchor.
JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
CHUCK STONE LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD LEGACY AWARD
2014 HONORS
THE GANNETT FOUNDATION AL NEUHARTH AWARD
FOR INNOVATION IN INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM
DEVIN FEHELY
I
t is a dream of many journalists to tell an untold story, to
right a wrong, or to ultimately speak truth to power. This
pursuit is what leads many journalists to go out and report
each and every day. Investigative journalists perhaps have
the toughest time because they often must confront people
who are unwilling to answer questions because of potential
wrongdoing. Still they mustnt back down because the story
must be told. WXIA-TV/11 Alive News Devin Fehely is one such
journalist who gets it.
One of Fehelys recent reports for Atlantas NBC afliate Black &
Blue: The Color of Injustice centered on the case of Nathan Christopher Dwight who was
convicted and sentenced to life in prison for a carjacking and armed robbery he continually
insisted that he did not commit. Dwight spent more than 800 hundred days behind bars
before his release.
This bold and groundbreaking report earned Fehely The Gannett Foundation Al Neuharth
Award for Innovation in Investigative Journalism from NABJ.
The Gannett Foundation Al Neuharth Award for Innovation in Investigative Journalism
is an important way in which we recognize the importance and continued relevancy
of investigative journalism, said NABJ President Bob Butler. Fehelys reporting was
courageous in that it took racial bias head on. His work showcased the reality that
investigative journalism, watchdog journalism, holding government accountable, makes
our society much better.
The National Registry of Exonerations highlights the story produced by Fehely and WXIA
which focused on the videotaped interrogation conducted on the day of Dwights arrest
and showed that the investigation which left him imprisoned may have been tainted
by racial bias. Outrage sparked by the videotapes release sparked an inquiry into the
background and track record of the detective who handled Dwights interrogation. Later,
DNA evidence eventually convinced a judge to overturn his conviction and life sentence.
Fehelys report also earned him a 2014 Emmy Award.
NABJ and Gannett both hope that Fehely will continue to chase the big stories, and that
others will be empowered to follow his lead.
W
hat would many leaders who have climbed the leadership ranks within the National
Association of Black Journalists say fgured prominently in their success? Having had
the chance to serve as leaders at the local level, as presidents of local chapters. The two
most recent presidents of NABJ served as chapter presidents in San Francisco and Boston,
respectively. Our local chapters are the true lifeblood of the association.
This years fnalists for the 2014 professional Chapter of the Year Award include the Philadelphia
Association of Black Journalists (PABJ), the New York Association of Black Journalists (NYABJ), and the
Triad Association of Black Journalists (TABJ). The award recognizes a professional chapter, which has
gone above and beyond to attract and retain members, design and execute exceptional programming
for its members, demonstrated a signifcant level of involvement at the national level, and engage their
local community, among other criteria.

PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS (PABJ)
In 2013 the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists one of NABJs oldest chapters celebrated its 40th
anniversary. Over the course of the year PABJ hosted its annual Media Access Workshop designed to give the local
community hands on media training, held a series of meetings throughout diferent neighborhoods in Philadelphia
and the chapter launched PRISM Magazine, PRISM stands for Philly Reports Involving Shades of Multimedia as the
ofcial news organ for the chapter, but also as a way to showcase the multimedia work of its members.
NEW YORK ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS (NYABJ)
The New York Association of Black Journalists grew its membership to more than 200
members making it one of NABJs largest and strongest chapters. One of the chapters
programming highlights was beginning a new Chat N Chew series which allowed members
to hear from a variety of media insiders from Mark S. Luckie, Manager of Journalism & News,
Twitter to Natasha Eubanks, Founder of The YBF, a popular lifestyle and entertainment
blog. The group partnered with the Columbia University Association of Black Journalists (CUABJ) to host a thought
provoking discussion on the portrayal of blacks in the media. NYABJ continued to host its well-regarded eight-week
high school journalism workshop and also hosted a one-day workshop for college students.
TRIAD ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS (TABJ)
The Triad Association of Black Journalists takes pride in representing journalists of color
in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. The chapter made a concerted efort
over the course of the year to organize programming which would directly serve its
members, while also going out and being part of the larger community. TABJ hosted a
resume workshop, which saw student participants from Bennett College, North Carolina
A&T State University, Winston Salem State University, and the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Members
connected while attending various community events from local music festivals to local health and wellness fairs.
TABJ was a co-sponsor of a Community Outreach Day in Winston-Salem, NC an event designed to encourage local
residents to be healthy and ft. Later in the year the chapter welcomed NABJ President Bob Butler with a reception
held in his honor. TABJ assisted a local church Williams CME Memorial Church with packing Thanksgiving boxes,
which helped feed more than 7,000 families. To end the year members spoke at a middle school career fair, one of a
number of career fairs members had participated in throughout the year.
PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
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STUDENT CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
FINALISTS
I
magine being a college or graduate student taking a full course load, writing for the campus
newspaper or anchoring for the campus television station, working part-time, and then managing
to fnd time for organizations and activities such as your campus chapter of NABJ? Well hundreds
of student members manage to balance all those things exceptionally well. Its why we have such
strong candidates for the Student Chapter of the Year award.
This years fnalists are the CUNY - York College Association of Black Journalists, the University of
Florida chapter of NABJ (UF-NABJ), and The University of Missouri chapter of NABJ (NABJ-MU). The
award is given based on criteria, which includes but is not limited to the number of new members who
joined the chapter and NABJ, and the chapters campus and community activities and programs.
NABJ is particularly proud of its student chapters for showing a steadfast devotion to NABJ and to
the media profession, said NABJ President Bob Butler. The skills that students obtain from leading
campus chapters of the organization will surely help them professionally. Its also a tremendous service
that they perform not just for their members, but for their entire campus communities. Our student
members are always viewed as leaders on their respective campuses.

CUNY - YORK COLLEGE ASSOCIATION
OF BLACK JOURNALISTS
CUNY - York College Association of Black Journalists kicked of 2013 with a mobile journalism workshop with
web developer TC McCarthy a former journalist who showed students how to shoot, edit, and report stories
using their iPhones and iPads. The chapter honored sports journalists including NABJ member Adena Andrews
during an event entitled Women in Sports Journalism: Breaking the Glass Ceiling. Members also hosted during
its Emerging Journalists Brunch NABJ 2013 Emerging Journalist of the Year Yamiche Alcindor of USA Today.
THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA CHAPTER OF NABJ (UF-NABJ)
The University of Florida chapter of NABJ (UF-NABJ) remained heavily engaged on the UF
campus but also extended its reach beyond campus. UFNABJ members regularly volunteered
with a mentoring program at a nearby high school. The chapter hosted the latest edition of
its popular UFNABJ Expansion Week an annual on-campus conference which with the help of
technology allows them to engage black journalists nationwide such as former NABJ President
Herb Lowe who spoke with students about how to examine their brand, and students also
learned from a talk with E! News Correspondent Alicia Quarles. The chapter changed its Zion Magazine, from
an annual print publication to a bi-monthly online publication. This allows for the publication to be more timely,
but also allows a greater ability for members to gain digital skills.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI CHAPTER OF NABJ (NABJ-MU)
The University of Missouri chapter of NABJ (NABJ-MU) was also busy. The chapter held
biweekly meetings to discuss everything from internship opportunities to social media branding
and personal fnance. The chapter organized a mentoring program, which paired upperclassmen
mentors with underclassmen mentees. In the spring students visited Philadelphia where they
visited NABJ members at WCAU/NBC 10 and at Radio One. The chapter partnered with the
schools chapters of the Asian American Journalists Association, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Online
News Association, and Radio Television Digital News Association to host their 2nd annual Unity Conference where
CNN Correspondent Nischelle Turner a Mizzou alumna and NABJ member was the keynote speaker.
Norma Adams-Wade
Mervin Aubespin
Drew Berry
Paul Brock
Sheila Brooks
Shannon Buggs
Maureen Bunyan
Bob Butler
Corey Chavous
Barbara Ciara
Charles Cobb Jr
Terri Cope-Walton
Marilyn Darling
Leon Dash
Joe Davidson
Allison Davis
Paul Delaney
William Dilday
Sandra Dillard
Joel Dreyfuss
Sidmel Estes
Michelle Fay
Arthur Fennell
Albert Fitzpatrick
Samuel Ford
Tonju Francois
Dorothy Gilliam
Cheryl Hampton
Vince Hill
Andrew Humphrey
Gregory Lee
H. Lee
Claude Lewis
Sandra Long Weaver
Herbert Lowe
Paula Madison
Suzanne Malveaux
Pluria Marshall
Roland Martin
Walter Middlebrook
Shannon Miller
Bryan Monroe
Acel Moore
Pam Moore
Les Payne
Byron Pitts
Alex Poinsett
Claudia Polley
Condace Pressley
Rashida Rawls
Bob Reid
W Curtis Riddle
Johnathan Rodgers
Royal Rodgers
Charlotte Roy
Vince Sanders
Mara Schiavocampo
Priya Scroggins
Sakina Spruell Cole
David Squires
Chuck Stone
Will Sutton
Ray Taliaferro
Elinor Tatum
Kathy Times
Francis Ward
Mary Ann Warren
John White
Lonnie White
DeWayne Wickham
Vanessa Williams
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MEMBERSHIPS
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Milele Anana
Amy Barnett
Monique Braxton
David Brazelton
Chris Broussard
Henrietta Burroughs
Carmen Camacho
Brett Chambers
Ivie Clay
Tamika Cody
Kato Cooks
Albert Coqueran
Lisa Cox
Chanel Davis
Kurt Davis
Angela Dodson
Jacqueline Farmer
Brandon Gates
Constance Gistand
Suzanne Goldklang
Kendrea Grifth
Ken-Yon Hardy
James Harney
Sammi Haynes
Christian Hendricks
F. Higginbotham
Sunny Hostin
Kim Hudson
Amie Hudspeth
Kevin Hyrams
Eric Jackson
Melanie Jackson
Jamala Johnson
Kyle Johnson
Karvis Jones
Will Jones
Mitchell Leach II
Charles Lewis
Matthew Lewis
Mira Lowe
Gabrielle Martin
Doug Mitchell
Melissa Modeste
Tyrell Morris
Desmond Nugent
Jef Pegues
Kristen Pope
Angela Rae
Bob Rucker
Stepheca Sawyer
Ron Scott
Natalie Sentz
Robin Shannon
Fred Shropshire
Tifany Smith-Anoai
Aspen Steib
Donna Stewart
Sheila Tenney
Patricia Thomas
Pierre Thomas
Anthony Umrani
Gino Vicci Cicarella
Lori Waldon
Gerald Walker
Sandria Washington
Linda White
Lynette Williams
Donna Wilson
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MEMBERSHIPS
Norma Adams-Wade
Dallas Morning News
Carole Bartel
CORE Magazine
Edward Blackwell
(Deceased)
Milwaukee Journal
Paul Brock
Founding Executive
Director
Reginald Bryant
(Deceased)
Black Perspective on
the News
Maureen Bunyan
WTOP-TV
Crispin Campbell
WNET-TV
Charlie Cobb
WHUR Radio
Marilyn Darling
WHYY-TV
Leon Dash
The Washington Post
Joe Davidson
Philadelphia Bulletin
Allison J. Davis
WBZ-TV
Paul Delaney
The New York Times
William Dilday
WLBT-TV
Joel Dreyfuss
The Washington Post
Sam Ford
WCCO-TV
David Gibson
Mutual Black
Network
Sandra Gilliam-Beale
WHIO-TV
Bob Greenlee
New Haven Register
Martha Grifn
National Public Radio
Derwood Hall
(Deceased)
WSOC-TV
Bob Hayes
San Francisco
Examiner
Vernon Jarrett
(Deceased)
Chicago Tribune
Mal Johnson (Deceased)
Cox Broadcasting
Toni Jones
Detroit Free Press
H. Chuku Lee
Africa Journal Ltd.
Claude Lewis
Philadelphia Bulletin
Sandra Dawson Long
News Journal
Pluria Marshall
Freelancer
Acel Moore
Philadelphia Inquirer
Luix Overbea
(Deceased)
Christian Science
Monitor
Les Payne
Newsday
Claudia Polley
NBC
Alex Poinsett
Ebony Magazine
Richard Rambeau
Project Bait
Max Robinson
(Deceased)
WTOP-TV
Sandra Rosen
Denver Post
Chuck Stone
Philadelphia Daily
News
W. Curtis Riddle
Louisville (Ky.) Courier
Journal
Jeannye Thornton
U.S. News & World
Report
Francis Ward
Los Angeles Times
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Detroit Free Press
Vince Sanders
National Black
Network
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Washington Star
DeWayne Wickham
The Baltimore Sun
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Tri-City Herald
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On behalf of the 1.5 million members of the American Federation
of Teachers, we salute the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
BLACK JOURNALISTS for its commitment to excellence in the
communications professions and its work with students that is
shaping the future of our nation.
We share the NABJs vision of fairness and opportunity in the
workplace. And we are proud of the AFTs history of standing up for equality and civil
rights. From Brown v. Board of Education to todays fght to protect voting rights, the AFT has stood against
racial, ethnic and economic discrimination.
AFT members are uniting with parents and community partners to reclaim the promise of our public schools
as places where all children have the chance to dream their dreams and achieve them. We are committed to
restoring equity in the policies, programs and public services that open the door to success for all citizens.
And we are reclaiming the promise of a healthcare system that is affordable and accessible to all.
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