Young Black Journalists Task Force – A Mentorship committee is underway. They are looking to put a program together for the virtual conference this year, as networking will be more challenging. If you are interested in assisting, please email CJ Stone: cjstone10@gmail.com.
Chapter Happenings
- Atlanta – CNN’s Jacqueline Howard and AJC’s Eric Stirgus discussed how journalists can thrive while covering the coronavirus pandemic
- Baltimore – Making it Work at Home
- Baltimore – Apps Journalists Love
- Cincinnati – Virtual House Party benefiting furloughed Black journalists and students in the area
- South Florida – Landing Your First Media Job/Internship Post COVID-19
- Los Angeles – Making the Pivot: From Journalist to Content Creator and Beyond
- Los Angeles – Black Men Reporting on Black Men: An open, honest discussion on the challenges of reporting in times like these
Collegiate Corner
- Baltimore and Hampton Roads hosted a “Virtual Quad” & “Dat Rona” discussion about concerns amid the COVID-19 crisis and the pandemic’s impact on college campuses in Maryland and Virginia.
- Various SPJ scholarships for Los Angeles students.