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Sessions & Speakers
Friday
9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. (ET)
Breaking Through to Become a TV News Executive Session 5 | Leadership Academy | Powered by Toyota
Career/Management
This session features Local Television Station General Managers sharing the first-hand experience of climbing the ranks and navigating the challenges of becoming Multiplatform Leaders. These sessions will reveal the tools, resources, and leadership skills needed to help you in your quest to become a News Director and/or General Manager. Additionally, these sessions will highlight the effect of the Pandemic, Racial Injustice, and Economic Collapse on Jobs, Careers, and our Industry. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in the newly created NABJ Leadership Academy Mentoring Program. APPLY NOW at http://bit.ly/NABJLeaders. Deadline midnight (PT) on September 17, 2021.
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PARTNER INTRO REMARKS
Paige BartonManager of Multicultural Dealer Relations and Strategy
Toyota Motor North America
10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. (ET)
Ladies Leading: The Black Women Who Control Television News by Ava Thompson Greenwell | Authors Showcase
Behind the Scenes
Career/Management
Ladies Leading: The Black Women Who Control Television News tells the story of the history-making roles that the first cohort of African American women played in integrating the management ranks of television news in the U.S. These behind-the-scenes journalists worked to disrupt racial and gender stereotypes in news coverage. Simultaneously they had to work against being the targets of both spectacular and subtle forms of discrimination. Many are NABJ members. Their voices tell of the progress and pain of broadcast newsroom leadership.
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10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. (ET)
Tools to Help You Transform Newsroom Collaboration in a Hybrid Work World | Powered by Microsoft| Innovation Bubble
Over the past year, the way we work has dramatically changed. Even as we enter a post-pandemic world, how journalists collaborate with colleagues, communicate with sources and engage with their communities will continue to evolve. In this interactive training, learn how Microsoft 365 and Teams can help you work in new ways that benefit you and your newsroom. We’ll highlight tools and technology that help you save time and stay informed, as well as stay mindful of work habits and well-being – no matter where you are.
Before attending this session, visit this website to download the tools and information you will need to participate: aka.ms/NABJ/Instructions
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10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. (ET)
Storytelling Shift | Powered by Spectrum Network | Innovation Bubble
Storytelling/Story Enterprise
We discuss the journey from doing live shots and hits to being digital native content producers, digital trends, and our new MMJ approach.
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PANELIST
Scott WarrenSenior Director of News and Content
Spectrum News 1 California/Spectrum Networks
10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. (ET)
Death by a Thousand Cuts: How to Go From Trendy Diversity Hire to Industry Staple
Career/Management
“Everything We Can’t Say” is a platform that has collected hundreds of personal, anonymous letters from Black journalists around the country. Journalists have shared their experiences as “checkmarks” for diversity rather than assets in promotions, story coverage and overall respect and treatment. In an era where “diversity and inclusion” is a popular topic, this panel will breakdown how we stop allowing Black journalists to become trendy hires and instead become unmovable staples in our newsrooms. Anonymous examples from the letters collected will be used to drive discussion.
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10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. (ET)
Safety in The Field
On-Air
Join journalists and field producers as they share tips on how to keep yourself and your crew safe while reporting from dangerous places. They’ll also discuss stories of their most harrowing experiences in the field.
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PANELIST
Sara SidnerNational and International Correspondent
CNN, WarnerMedia News and Sports
10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. (ET)
From the Campaign Trail to the White House and Beyond
On-Air
Storytelling/Story Enterprise
This panel will feature journalists who transitioned from being on the campaign trail and covering the most unpredictable presidential campaign in American history to now covering the new Biden Administration.
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10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. (ET)
Student Loan Repayment in a Recovering Economy | Powered by The Pew Charitable Trusts
Social Justice/Community
Economy/Business
Last spring, policymakers paused student loans to give consumers much-needed relief during the pandemic-related economic downturn. A recent poll by The Pew Charitable Trusts showed that nearly 60 percent of respondents said they would struggle financially if student loan payments restarted at the time the survey was given. Join us for a panel where Pew and other higher education experts will discuss how the end of the payment pause will impact student loan borrowers, how racial disparities play a role, and what policy changes might mitigate those disparities.
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PANELIST
Dominique BakerAssistant Professor of Education Policy
Southern Methodist University
PANELIST
Emmanual GuilloryDirector of Student and Institutional Aid Policy
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. (ET)
How to Optimize Your Influence on LinkedIn | Leadership Academy | Powered by Toyota
Career/Management
Learn how to look great, be found, and become an influencer on LinkedIn. This session with internationally ranked LinkedIn Expert Anne Pryor and past NABJ president Kathy Times will demonstrate new tools that you can use right away. Whether you are seeking a new job or need to reinvigorate your brand, this panel is designed to help you increase your followers and audience engagement strategically online. In today’s virtual spaces, learning to navigate a social media platform that is designed for business professionals is a win-win.
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10:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. (ET)
The Black Wealth Gap: From Numbers to Narrative | Powered by Bloomberg
Economy/Business
Social Justice/Community
One of the most pressing issues in our economy and society is the racial wealth gap. Black Americans hold just one-seventh the amount of wealth that White Americans do, and the inequities were created at the founding of the U.S. As a global business journalism newsroom, Bloomberg News mobilizes its journalists to investigate the racial wealth gap and multiplatform reporting to share these stories with audiences wherever they are. In 2021, The Pay Check podcast did just that by diving deep into the racial wealth gap in the U.S. Learn more about how Bloomberg News leverages data to unpack systemic issues in business, finance and the economy during this panel with a range of reporters and editors involved in making the series.
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12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. (ET)
How to Fund Your Dream Reporting Project
Storytelling/Story Enterprise
Three journalism support organizations – International Women’s Media Foundation, the Fund for Investigative Journalism and the Pulitzer Center – demystify their grant-making process and provide tips for successful reporting grant applications.
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12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. (ET)
Getting Your Investigation On The Air
On-Air
Training/Technology
So you have a great investigative idea but you just don’t have the time to get it on air? In this session, you’ll hear from reporters and anchors who make it happen on a daily basis. You’ll learn how to dig deep into government records, produce consumer reports on the fly and get ready for sweeps with great long-form ideas. Our panelists range from those who have been turning investigations for years to those who are making it work while still on the general assignment beat. You will walk away with FOIA techniques, story ideas and a passion for investigating!
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12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. (ET)
Agent or No Agent? A Discussion on The Cost Value and Navigating Client/Agent Relationships
Career/Management
On-Air
Are TV agents worth the premium they charge to help you advance your career in the news business? We know many broadcasters in the top tier have agents, so what benefits do they provide? This panel discussion will touch on the main advantages and disadvantages of either decision. We will also explore how to select the right agent, navigate client/agent relationships, as well as success tips if you decide to go at it alone.
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12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. (ET)
Career Opportunities at Disney Await You! | Powered by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Career/Management
Behind the Scenes
Journalism, writing, photography, production, and content creation are skills needed across all industries in today’s world. Learn about the wide variety of career experiences at the Walt Disney Company, from Walt Disney Imagineering to Broadcast Production to Communications, and find out how your background could make you the perfect fit to join the world’s premier entertainment company.
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PANELIST
Demarcus JohnsonAsst. Manager, Internal Communications & Public Affairs
Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing
PANELIST
Courtnee CollierContent Creation & Digital Integration Tea
Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products
PANELIST
Christian ThompsonSenior Graphic Designer and Lead Photographer
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
PANELIST
Michelle StepneySenior Manager of Marketing Partnerships
Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products
12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. (ET)
Developing and Creating While Black | Powered by ALLBLK
Arts & Entertainment
Kaye Singleton (“Covenant”), Katrina Y. Nelson and Michelle Ebony Hardy (“Lace”), and Nikki Love, VP of Development and Production at ALLBLK talk about their hard-fought journeys to create high-quality scripted dramas featuring predominantly Black casts and crews in Hollywood.
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12:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. (ET)
How to Create a Business News Story Everyone Will Want to Watch | Powered by CNBC
Storytelling/Story Enterprise
Economy/Business
This workshop is meant to help participants understand what makes a compelling business story and how to move the story forward. Participants in this workshop will be chosen from the application process to research, write and produce a business story. Prior to the convention, participants will be assigned a mentor who will help them prepare a story pitch that will be presented during the convention. At the journalism convention, participants will showcase their learnings by pitching their story to a panel of CNBC professors and receive immediate feedback. There is even a potential opportunity to have their story aired on a CNBC platform. *This is an application-based program. Accepted applicants will receive their access link directly from CNBC. There will be no sign-ups during #NABJ21. Please contact Kira Whales at kira.whales@nbcuni.com for technical questions.
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12:30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. (ET)
Navigating a Career in Broadcast & Advocating for Yourself | Powered by SAG AFTRA
Career/Management
On-Air
Whether you are considering your first job or making that next transition, navigating a career in broadcast and negotiating your personal service contract (PSC) is a critical skill that all journalists must master. Leading industry professionals will share their experience and advice so that you can be informed and empowered to negotiate with your employer and address workplace concerns throughout your career. The workshop will be in the form of a panel so that attendees can benefit from the perspective and experience of several experts, as well as have the opportunity to ask questions. Tune into our diverse panel of SAG-AFTRA members currently working as media professionals across the country in major television and radio markets as they discuss their careers, give tips and guidance and answer questions from the audience.
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12:30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. (ET)
Partnering Forward: How JPMorgan Chase's Racial Equity Initiative Takes a Distinctive Approach in Bridging the Wealth Gap | Powered by Chase Bank
Economy/Business
JPMorgan Chase partnered with journalists of color and minority-owned media over the past year. This panel will showcase some of those successful partnerships and will connect journalists with JPMC’s leadership on this effort. Both legacy publications and the new generation of digital publishers are key small businesses that help advance community knowledge and opportunities. By harnessing its expertise in business, policy and philanthropy, JPMC has committed an additional $30 billion from 2020 to 2025 to provide economic opportunity to previously underserved communities.
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12:30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. (ET)
Women Who Create: The Powerhouse Producers of Warner Bros. Television | Powered by WarnerMedia
Storytelling/Story Enterprise
In a world where fake news is still all the rage and the media can churn divisive narratives, more women are rising in Hollywood to shift perspectives and create powerful authentic stories. Warner Bros. Television is home to some of the best-of-the-best producers like Ava DuVernay, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Mindy Kaling, Robin Thede and more! Join the conversation with some of the most influential players changing the game as they share their journey and provide insights into the importance of women running the show.
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PANELIST
Robin ThedeCreator, Executive Producer, Showrunner, Writer and Leading Lady
A Black Lady Sketch Show
12:30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. (ET)
Black Representation in Media: Where Do We Go From Here? | Powered by Facebook
Storytelling/Story Enterprise
Social Justice/Community
Bringing together a journalist, a political strategist and a community activist/thought leader, we will use this space to discuss the ways in which Black stories are portrayed, and explore what change is still required to improve the representation of Black culture in mainstream news media.
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1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. (ET)
I Feel to Believe by Jarvis DeBerry and That They Lived: African Americans and the Enduring Impact of Slavery by Rochelle Riley | Authors Showcase
Social Justice/Community
I Feel to Believe is an accounting, a reckoning, a celebration that documents 20 years of Jarvis DeBerry’s New Orleans Times-Picayune columns, the place where the city got an honest look at itself. DeBerry’s columns inspired letters to the editor, water cooler conversations, city council considerations and barbershop pontification. Chronicling two decades of constancy and upheaval, loss, racial injustice, and class strife, readers generations from now will receive a deep look at the Crescent City before, during and after Katrina.
That They Lived takes a unique look at the childhoods and turning points of 21 history making African Americans. The target audience is children but the insight given really makes it a book for adults as well.
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1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. (ET)
How Google Tools Can Enhance Your Storytelling | Innovation Bubble
Storytelling/Story Enterprise
Learn about free Google Tools that can help your newsroom build interactive charts, maps, visualizations and more. They can help you develop and enhance your stories via research and visualization tools. Learn how you can incorporate tools including Advanced Search, Images Search, Google Trends, Google Maps, Google Street View, Google Earth Pro, Google Translate, and more. Then you can use these tools to do your work smarter, faster and better.
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1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. (ET)
The Research Is In: Solutions Journalism Gets Better TV Ratings and Supports Communities
On-Air
Solutions journalism is what your audience wants. Last year, SmithGeiger took a deep dive into six distinct and diverse media markets across the country and found that the reporting practice appeals more to our audiences. Those viewers, regardless of age, gender, or political affiliation, said solutions journalism was less upsetting, more uplifting to watch and went deeper than typical news stories. Solutions journalism also inspires viewers to get more involved in their communities. On this panel, we will briefly present the top findings of the research and talk to three journalists who have incorporated the practice in their regular reporting.
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1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. (ET)
A Post-Pandemic World: Tips for Journalists Covering the COVID-19 Recovery | Presented by the NABJ Political Task Force
Health/Science
Training/Technology
This session will explore the best practices for journalists to find stories to cover the aftermath of the novel coronavirus pandemic as the nation, and particularly communities of color, continue to recover. This session will teach journalists how to spot emerging trends and stories that are not getting as much media attention. It will also include tips on following the money distributed under various stimulus packages approved by Congress.
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1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. (ET)
Gotta Push Through: Surviving Your First Job in TV News
Career/Management
You worked hard, had multiple interviews, and you finally landed your first gig. Except it’s not exactly what you expected. So what do you do now? We talk about the tips and tricks you need to make it through your first job and get to your next position in your career.
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1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M. (ET)
How to Break Free From the Newsroom & Become a Successful Independent Journalist
Career/Management
This panel will include tips on maintaining the stamina to grow your freelance career into a business that will generate a full-time income, as well as how to navigate predominantly white spaces as a freelancer. The panelists will share not just their own personal stories but give insight and specific action items for attendees to create a profitable freelance business plan. This won’t simply be a sugar-coated pep talk on how to have the “right mindset.” There will be hard truths addressed on the ins and outs of freelancing.
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PANELIST
Michael ButlerFreelance Journalist and Reporter, Technical.ly;
Report For America Corps Member
2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (ET)
Escaping the Algorithms | Powered by TEGNA Foundation
Training/Technology
With ever-changing platforms and more choices for consumers, TEGNA digital leaders discuss how to build a diverse digital audience and convert samplers into loyalists. We’ll talk about user-generated content beyond social media, a safer space for conversation and a multi-platform approach to video.
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2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (ET)
MMR (Multimedia Reporters) Bootcamp | Powered by FOX
Training/Technology
Career/Management
The FOX News Multimedia Reporters (MMR) Program is like no other program in the industry. Join us for an in-depth Boot Camp to learn more.
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2:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (ET)
A Journalist’s Guide to Live Fierce | Powered by American Heart Association
Health/Science
Social Justice/Community
In the wake of covering the most stressful events of 2020, journalists often may have put their own self-care aside. As we emerge from the pandemic, African American journalists still contend with finding balance while covering stories that not only serve their communities but also permeate their personal lives. This discussion brings together leaders from the American Heart Association to provide inspiration and resources so that every member of the Black community can live fierce.
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PANELIST
Katrina McGheeEVP, Marketing and Communications, American Heart Association;
Author of "Loving on Me"
PANELIST
Gerald E. Johnson IIEVP, Office of Health Equity and Chief Diversity Officer
American Heart Association
PANELIST
Dr. Regina Benjamin18th U.S. Surgeon General;
Board Member and Social Impact Fund Advisory Committee, American Heart Association
3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (ET)
Meeting at the Table - African-American Women Write on Race, Culture and Community, and No Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I'll Just Include Myself, The Remix | Authors Showcase
Social Justice/Community
Career/Management
Meeting at the Table – African American Women Write on Race, Culture and Community
In the aftermath of the tragic deaths of George Floyd and others, the co-editors brought the voices of African American women together to honestly and transparently share how race and culture affects them in ways related to their families, their careers and their communities. These essays not only enlighten readers, but offer paths into the vital conversations across racial, cultural and community divides.
No, Thanks: 7 Ways to Say I’ll Include Myself, The Remix provides a roadmap of affirmations, coaching and actionable steps women of color can take to lead like a rockstar during this unprecedented time and beyond. Based on the career journey of former corporate leader, serial entrepreneur, and certified executive and business coach, L. Michelle Smith shares a simple roadmap to handling micro-aggressive bullies and preparing our girls for living more empowered lives.
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3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (ET)
Telling Our Communities' Stories: More Than Just Problems
Storytelling/Story Enterprise
Newsrooms have a long history of looking at communities of color based on deficits: poverty, drop-out rates, poor health outcomes – the list goes on. More journalists (who report for print, digital, TV, or radio) are approaching their work differently and are looking at how communities are working to make progress. In this session, we’ll show you how to report solutions journalism – rigorous reporting on how people are responding to problems – and highlight examples from around the world about what is making a positive impact in communities – and on newsrooms’ bottom lines.
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3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (ET)
What's Next? How to Launch a New Career After Leaving TV News
On-Air
Career/Management
Are you tired of working in TV news? This panel will share with you strategies for how to exit TV news and prepare for your next career. Panelist Stephanie Claytor will share with you how to break into entrepreneurship through blogging, writing books and freelancing. Stephanie will also discuss her experience transitioning from a television reporter to a high school teacher. Panelist Marquel Sennet will discuss transitioning into the field of public relations and working for city government. She will also share her experience obtaining her master’s degree and becoming a college professor.
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3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (ET)
The NFL and Its Ever-expanding HBCU Platform
Career/Management
You don’t have to run the 40-yard-dash in 4.4 seconds, or throw a football 60 yards to be in the NFL. The league has several initiatives geared towards opening doors and thus creating opportunities for HBCU students. Wanna learn more? If so, this is a can’t-miss session for you.
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3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. (ET)
Mental Health 2021: How to Maintain Creativity in Chaos
Health/Science
Career/Management
Do you feel overwhelmed with covering the events of 2020 and 2021 while trying to cope with personal issues the pandemic has brought on? Do you feel your creativity has taken a toll?
Are you still working from home and feel isolated?
Hear the best practices to manage and beat the stress and to be successful in chaos.
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3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. (ET)
Inclusive and Impactful Stories That Matter – The People Creating the Content | Powered by CBS Studios, CBS Entertainment and Paramount+
Arts & Entertainment
Storytelling/Story Enterprise
CBS & Paramount+ Presents an impactful conversation from our groundbreaking visionaries. Topics will include the responsibility of Black content creators to depict POC accurately and authentically on TV, the impact of storytelling that is reflective of our world, and more. Confirmed panelists include: Meg DeLoatch (THE NEIGHBORHOOD), Gina Yashere (BOB ♡ ABISHOLA), Jenny Lumet (STAR TREK: DISCOVERY), and Sheila Ducksworth (President, CBS Studios/NAACP Production Venture). The panel will be moderated by Elaine Welteroth (THE TALK). Join the conversation: #CBSTV #CBSSTUDIOS #PARAMOUNTPLUS.
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3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. (ET)
Vice President Health System Equity
Reproductive Justice for Black Mammas: Racism as a Root Cause & Engaging Community for Change | Powered by The Commonwealth Fund
Health/Science
Social Justice/Community
Black pregnant and birthing people deserve a health care system that sees them, centers them, and assures them the best possible outcomes. We don’t have that right now — instead, we are living in the midst of a growing Black maternal health crisis. Black women are more than twice as likely as their white counterparts to die as a result of pregnancy or childbirth.
A more just system is not only possible, it is essential, and it is on the horizon. Hear how health care providers across the country are working to change how health care works for Black pregnant and birthing people and keep mammas and babies healthy and thriving.
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MODERATOR
Yanick Rice LambModerator
Professor of journalism, Howard University, Department of Media, Journalism and Film and Co-founder, FierceforBlackWomen.com
PANELIST
Dr. Laurie ZephyrinPanelist
Vice President Health System Equity
The Commonwealth Fund
PANELIST
Kimberly Seals AllersAward-Winning Journalist, Author, Maternal and Infant Health Strategist;
Irth Ap Founder
3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. (ET)
Dream Jobs Do Come True: Disney Shares Keys To Finding Professional Success | Powered by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Career/Management
Top executives from Disney Parks Experiences and Products share their personal insights and stories on achieving their goals. From embracing risk to networking, or daring to be a champion, these successful, dynamic individuals will provide practical tips and lessons from their journeys that you can apply to your own.
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PANELIST
Tracey PowellVice President, Travel Services/Pricing & Revenue Management
Disney Signature Experiences
4:30 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. (ET)
The Dilemma of Depicting Racial Trauma as Part of the Modern Black Experience in Media | W.E.B. Du Bois Plenary | Powered by WarnerMedia
Arts & Entertainment
Storytelling/Story Enterprise
Join WarnerMedia journalists and talent from across the company’s entertainment, news and sports divisions for a robust conversation about the dilemmas and challenges they face depicting racial trauma as part of the modern Black experience in media. Hear how they discuss the importance of covering and curating stories that go beyond or beneath the breaking news of police brutality and other forms of racial trauma; how they balance the need to show the reality of racial violence while still avoiding re-traumatizing their audiences or themselves; and the creative process they follow in developing storytelling inspired by current news or a history of oppression that resonates at the box office and inspires action and empowerment.
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MODERATOR
Sara SidnerNational and International Correspondent
CNN, WarnerMedia News and Sports
6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. (ET)
Black & Gray: The Cumulative Effects of Discrimination & Inequities Reception | NABJ Founders Reception | Powered by AARP and the U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Authority
Health/Science
Economy/Business
The National Association of Black Journalists Founders Reception honors the 44 men and women who came together in 1975 to establish the organization. During the reception, we also recognize those who have supported the mission of NABJ over the years. The reception is attended by Founders, NABJ Board members, past NABJ Presidents, distinguished guests, and members.
This year is the 10th anniversary of the reception. We still have about 30 Founders living and about 20 remain actively engaged in NABJ and attend the yearly convention. We will have a special tribute to the Founding Executive Director Paul Brock, who passed away earlier this year and was instrumental in organizing the first Founders Reception.
CBS National News Correspondent Michelle Miller will also interview AARP CEO JoAnn Jenkins in a fireside chat on the health and wealth gaps Black Americans face and pathways to greater health and financial security.
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SPEAKER
U.S. Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr.Co-Founder, NABJ;
Columnist, Washington Post
SPEAKER
DeWayne WickhamFounding Dean & Distinguished Professor
Morgan State University, School of Global Journalism & Communication
6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. (ET)
Millennial Networking Reception | Powered by Think.Public.Media.
Come celebrate with the Young Black Journalists Task Force and Think.Public.Media. and learn about the opportunities available nationwide in Public Radio and TV. Millennials are the largest generation of NABJ members, so we’ll pay tribute to some of our organization’s rising stars, including Rachel V. Scott, the 2020 Michael J. Feeny Emerging Journalist of the Year. Join Priska Neely, Managing Editor of the Gulf States Newsroom, as she moderates a panel of millennials featuring NPR White House Correspondent Ayesha Rascoe, Investigative Editor Walter Smith-Randolph of Connecticut Public, and Reporter Saraya Wintersmith of GBH in Boston. They’ll offer professional insights and talk about the impact they want to have on public media. Food will be provided for the first 250 people who sign up for this reception.
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6:15 P.M. - 7:15 P.M. (ET)
NABJ Elections Results Press Conference
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6:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. (ET)
NABJ Sam Lacy Pioneer Awards Program | Powered by Major League Baseball
The Sam Lacy Awards is the NABJ Sports Task Force’s annual ceremony in which we honor some of the sporting world’s legends, all of whom have some connection to the host city. We also will name the Task Force’s annual Journalist of the Year.
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HONOREE
Ralph CooperHonoree (Sam Lacy Pioneer - Journalist of the Year)
Sports Director, KCOH-1230 AM Radio
HONOREE
Warren MoonHonoree
First Black Quarterback Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
8:00 P.M. - Midnight (ET)
Sports Task Force Scholarship Jam | Powered by ESPN Wide World of Sports, Major League Baseball and Turner Sports & Bleacher Report
Party with a purpose! Help us raise dollars for our scholars at the jam of the year!
Join hosts Elle Duncan and Monica McNutt plus special guests to unwind, reconnect, celebrate, and raise money for the NAB Sports Task Force Scholarship Fund. Featuring sounds by three of the hottest DJs in the NBA: DJ POIZON Ivy of the Dallas Mavericks, DJ T. Gray of the Houston Rockets and DJ D-Sharp of the Golden State Warriors. We will also have some old-school flavor from DJ Epik. Our latest scholarship recipients will be announced at the top of the show. We look forward to seeing you at the #NABJ Sports Jam.
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