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04/28/2024
“Throw everything out of your mind. Read a little, sleep. The world will still be here when you wake up, and there'll still be everything left to do.”
~James Baldwin
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“Throw everything out of your mind. Read a little, sleep. The world will still be here when you wake up, and there'll still be everything left to do.”
~James Baldwin
Ritz Theatre and Museum
Sheila E. & The E-Train Mindi Abair The Florida Theatre
On stage on June 16! Get Your Tickets Now
Join FPRA Jacksonville Chapter and North Florida PRSA for our annual media summit on Monday, March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the University of North Florida’s Herbert Center. Lunch is included.
The event provides an opportunity for communicators throughout Northeast Florida to connect with local journalists. These experts will share industry trends and techniques for enhancing your organization’s relationship with Northeast Florida media.
Register now! Seating will be limited. https://bit.ly/2024-FC-MediaSummit
Members should register with their respective PR organization. Non-members can register with either organization.
FPRA Gainesville | FPRA Volusia/Flagler
Florida Public Relations Association
Congratulations to Dr. Rahman Johnson on receiving his PhD from Jackson State University today! We hope you’re enjoying the celebrations for you!
Happy Thanksgiving! Here are some scholarship opportunities for 2024. Review and don’t miss the deadline. Good luck!
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❤️ Our 2024 Slate of Scholarships, Internships and Fellowships is Open!
Learn more here: https://conta.cc/49OswwP (or in our bio) about:
NABJ Visual Task Force Scholarship
NABJ Scholarships
NABJ Acel Moore Scholarships
NABJ-Larry Whiteside Scholarship
NABJ-ESPN Stuart Scott Internship
NABJ-Monica Roberts LGBTQ+ Task Force Scholarship
NABJ Thomas Morgan III LGBTQ+ Task Force Grant
NABJ Ethel Payne Fellowship
Let’s send HAPPY BIRTHDAY blessings to our President Lynn & Friends (Lynn Jones-Turpin)! We hope you’re having the best day and thank you!
“These Women Are on Fire 2” discussion is happening today at 6pm at Breezy Jazz House. $20.
It will be an evening of showcasing women that are making their mark through various fields. Our president Lynn & Friends will be hosting.
The original Ribault High opened in 1957. It's being replaced as part of the school system's $1.9 billion facilities repair plan.
Per The Jacksonville Free Press
Ken Knight Awards
The Ken Knight Awards, named after media pioneer Ken Knight, was held honoring Blacks in media. Journalists of all kinds, including podcasters, anchors, reporters, on-air personalities, influencers, marketing and media professionals were among the honorees. [...]
Here is the 2023 Ken Knight Awards Recap Video. Stay locked in for next year’s ceremony.
On September 8th, Umunna Legal Group along with our sponsors Florida Blue™ and VyStar™ hosted the third edition of the “Ken Knight Awards” to award and hono...
This Thursday at 7pm, come join us at Indulgence Southern Bistro to network. For people that are interested in joining the chapter, come with your questions and someone will be glad to answer.
Hope to see you there!
The Ken Knight Awards was an amazing evening of celebrating Black media in Northeast Florida. Special thanks to Obi Umunna for his vision to acknowledge the work being done in the city.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to the late Ben Frazier and his daughter Kelly Frazier received the award in his honor.
Congrats to The Ken Knight Awards recipients:
Trey Ford
Shaunee Jones
Keitha Nelson
WJXT4 Jenese Harris
Photo credit: Dennis Ho
Our news desk is up! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive updates on the next one.
In this news desk, Mr. Al Pete shares his experience at the NABJ Convention that was held in August of 2023. He gives his takeaways and experiences. The Ken ...
Our statement in regards to the unfortunate events. We’re sending positive energy and prayers to our city: Jacksonville, Florida.
We’ll do our duty to keep you informed.
City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government
WJXT4 The Local Station / News4JAX
The Jacksonville Free Press
WJCT
Action News JAX
The MPN Network
Great times, networking, and connections were had at the (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists 2023 Convention.
Here are a few moments we wanted to share. We’re ready to bring the energy back to our chapter!
Some pics from day 2 at the conference. It’s been a great time! We still have a day left of networking and learning!
Follow our Instagram to check out live videos!
Some quick flicks from the (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists conference. To see some more of the action, follow us on Instagram: NEFLNABJ
We’re currently taking donations for our inaugural scholarship brunch. We want to be a blessing to the future journalists in our area.
More information will be coming, but we’re taking in-kind donations starting today.
Cashapp: JAXNABJ
PayPal: NEFLNABJ
This Thursday, we’ll be having our chapter meeting. Members, check your email for the Zoom information. See you soon!
The Press & Prosperity panel discussion is up on our YouTube page for you to watch. We had a great lineup of guest speakers that shared their thoughts how Blacks are continuously prospering in media.
Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page while you’re watching. More information will be coming through this and other channels.
https://youtu.be/epWr8YKuQZI
Next week, they’ll be two panels that will have the candidates for (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists President, VP of Digital, and Student of Rep. in attendance. They’ll be speaking on their vision and answer questions from the audience.
The links to register are posted below.
Wednesday, July 12. Register here: bit.ly/NABJForum
Thursday, July 13. Register here: eventbrite.com/e/668299901997
Press & Prosperity panel discussion replay below! Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page and follow our socials to stay up on the news news desk!
The Northeast Florida chapter of the NABJ held a virtual panel discussion about prosperity in Black media. Our President Lynn Jones-Turpin was the moderator....
Tonight…tonight…tonight!! 7pm! Hope you can join us!
https://www.youtube.com/live/ZcZJ1HmVSqk?feature=share
Congrats to Al Leston! Looking forward to his expertise!
🎉 Exciting news! 🎉 Al Letson is joining us as the interim host of First Coast Connect on WJCT News 89.9! Starting July 5, 2023, get ready for engaging conversations, fresh perspectives, and meaningful connections. Tune in to WJCT News 89.9 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. every weekday to catch the show!
Photo credit: Tiffany Manning
Tomorrow night at 7pm ET | 6pm CT, come join us for the Press & Prosperity panel discussion. We have a great lineup of guest speakers that you don’t want to miss.
Make sure you’re following us on our YouTube page. The discussion will be streamed there (link below). See you tomorrow.
https://youtube.com/
Ben Frazier was a pillar for the community and an outspoken civil rights activist, who always stood up for what was right and never backed down from a challenge.
He will be deeply missed.
Author, entertainment journalist, and candidate for president of the (NABJ) National Association of Black Journalists Tre'vell Rhajon Anderson with Northeast Florida president Lynn & Friends reporting from American Black Film Festival.
Jacksonville, FL
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The Press & Prosperity panel discussion is up on our YouTube page for you to watch. We had a great lineup of guest speakers that shared their thoughts how Blacks are continuously prospering in media. Make sure you subscribe to our YouTube page while you’re watching. More information will be coming through this and other channels. https://youtu.be/epWr8YKuQZI @lynnandfriends14 @producedbyeva @jenese_harris_tv @basicallyken @rayzhon @nyeshastone @nabjofficial